Our glass and can suppliers drive with so-called eco-combi's. These extra long, heavy trucks can transport 42 pallets instead of 30, quickly saving about 80 loads a year, and this number is expected to increase further. A considerable reduction in CO₂ emissions.

For transport of export containers we make extensive use of inland shipping. This allows us to save considerably on CO2 emissions. At Combi Terminal Twente in Hengelo, the empty containers enter via the Twente Canal and leave loaded. We also regularly use containers that are unloaded and stand empty in the depot.

Together with other major companies in Twente, we have signed the 'Better Benutten Twente Kanalen' (Better Use of Twente Canals) deal. The goal is to transport more freight via water. In 2020, we have shipped over 75% of our deep-sea shipments via barge (a transport ship). Grolsch is actively involved in the conversations on widening the Twente Canal and further improving the bridge and lock operation.

Grolsch has had the Lean & Green Star since 2013. We were awarded this rating because we cut the carbon emissions of our pallet transport efforts in the Netherlands by 28.7% between 2007 and 2012, making Grolsch one of the leading companies in the Netherlands. We are still actively looking to reduce our carbon emissions even further, which is why we measure the carbon emissions of all our trucks every month, for instance. We translate these measurements into targeted actions aimed at reducing emissions, and continue to train our drivers to make their driving style as effective as possible to reduce carbon emissions to a minimum.