Deutsche Post World Net said it has published its first sustainability report, titled “Facingthe challenges of global logistics”. The 70-page report covers the group’s commitment to the
environment, employees and social issues.The Group’s sustainability policies are reflected in its commitment to its employees. “As aglobal corporation with about 500,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories, we areone of the biggest employers in the world. As a result of this position, we have a particularresponsibility toward our employees,” said Walter Scheurle, Board Member for Personnel at DeutschePost World Net. “Sustainability is the foundation that supports the diversity of our employees. Itis the central component of the Group’s seven corporate values which are the ethical basis for theactions of all company employees.”
Monika Wulf-Mathies, Managing Director of Public Policy and Sustainability at Deutsche PostWorld Net, added: “Environmental protection and social commitment are important focal points of ourglobal corporate strategy, which is based on sustainable development. In this sustainabilityreport, we bring transparency to our activities and, as a result, create the framework for an opendialogue with society. As the world’s leading provider of logistics services, we consider both theefficient and the careful use of resources to be one part of our responsible approach to theenvironment,” she added.
“The overarching goal is to cut the amount of CO2 emissions generated by transportation. Toachieve this goal, the Group is investing in a modern fleet of planes and vehicles as well as inalternative propulsion systems like natural gas. In addition, Deutsche Post World Net offersenvironmentally friendly services and products, including the “Green Package.” With this product,all CO2 emissions related to the transportation of the package are counter- balanced through globalenvironmental projects.
The company also plays an active part in charitable projects conducted around the world. Onespecial focus is disaster management. As a reflection of this commitment, Deutsche Post World Nethas commenced a strategic partnership with the UN Development Program (UNDP) and the UN Office forthe Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The sustainability report, published in German and English, combines the previous personnel andsocial awareness report with the environmental report, and adds information about socialissues.
