Focus on CO2 Emissions – Blue Logistics

Environmental and climate protection, and thus the reduction of greenhouse gases, is an integral part of Streck Transport’s corporate policy. Streck Transport has maintained a certified environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001 since 1999 and an energy management system in accordance with ISO 50001 since 2026. We have also set ourselves the goal of operating all our locations in a carbon-neutral manner by 2030, for example through the use of photovoltaics or geothermal energy. Under the motto “Blue Logistics”, we are consolidating our measures to reduce emissions, use alternative propulsion systems, and increase energy efficiency.

The transportation sector is responsible for approximately 10% of global CO2 emissions and thus plays a key role in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. In many cases, climate protection and economic success go hand in hand, as CO2 emissions are directly correlated with fuel consumption—one of the key cost factors in the transportation sector. Consequently, reducing CO2 emissions also has a positive impact on transportation costs for our customers.

REDUCTION OF INDIRECT CO2 EMISSIONS

The generation of electricity via photovoltaics plays a key role in our overall energy strategy. The first systems were commissioned in 2022, and we have been continuously expanding our capacity ever since.

At the same time, extensive efforts are being made to continuously reduce energy consumption. Exceeding current standards for new buildings is just as much a matter of course for us as the energy-efficient renovation of existing structures. The use of groundwater geothermal energy sustainably reduces energy consumption for heating and cooling—even our own data center is cooled using geothermal energy, and the waste heat is used for heating. New buildings are always equipped with LED lighting, and existing buildings are being retrofitted gradually.

Streck Transport also consistently prioritizes innovation in the area of industrial trucks (forklifts and pallet jacks). The fleet is being gradually converted to lithium-ion battery technology, which increases energy efficiency by up to 20% compared to traditional lead-acid battery technology, consistently recovers braking energy, and at the same time eliminates the need for replacement batteries.

And, of course, a wide range of options for electronic order processing—from order transmission to invoice dispatch—are available, allowing for the near-total elimination of paper.