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Sustainability that moves us forward

We are working to make logistics more sustainable by reducing our environmental impact, supporting our people and doing business responsibly, with practical action and measurable progress at every step.

Building a more sustainable future through practical action 

Since 1930, Gosselin has been building its expertise across Europe and beyond. Our long-term perspective gives us the stability and resources to invest in improvements, while our focus on our customers keeps us responsive to their changing needs. 

We know that our activities have an impact on the world around us. That is why we are working to reduce our environmental impact, support our people and operate responsibly. Logistics and international moving are complex industries with long and interconnected value chains, so meaningful change takes time. We focus on practical steps that fit our business and can make a measurable difference.  

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Sustainability starts with how we work 

Two of our core values, Conscious and Devoted, shape the way we approach sustainability. 

For us, sustainability goes beyond reducing emissions. It also means creating a safe and healthy workplace, treating people fairly, respecting human rights, working responsibly and building lasting relationships with our customers, colleagues and partners. 

Sustainability is something we work on together. Our Sustainability Focus Group brings colleagues from HSE, Quality, HR, IT, Finance and senior management together to turn ideas into action and consider sustainability across the organisation.  

Our approach is built around People, Planet and Prosperity, with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) helping us focus on where we can make a meaningful contribution.  

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Where we are making a difference 

Through a double materiality assessment, we have identified the sustainability topics that matter most to our business and stakeholders. This helps us focus our efforts where they can have the greatest impact. We are also continuing to improve how we assess our impacts, risks and opportunities.  

Planet

We are working to reduce the environmental impact of our logistics operations.

Reducing road traffic

Investing in our inland terminals in Antwerp and Genk to support a shift from road to inland waterways

Electric vehicles

Expanding our electric fleet for cleaner last-mile deliveries

Renewable energy

Investing in solar energy for our warehouses

More sustainable facilities

Our INZA site and Genk warehouses are BREEAM-certified, reflecting our efforts to make our buildings more sustainable.  

Reducing waste 

Our Notabrownbox initiative replaces single-use packaging with reusable alternatives, helping to reduce waste in the international moving industry. 

Understanding our impact 

The FIDI Carbon Calculator helps customers understand the carbon footprint of their international shipments. 

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People 

Sustainability also means creating an environment where our people can grow and thrive. We also believe that looking after our people extends beyond training and development. Health, safety, wellbeing and good working conditions are an important part of our responsibility as an employer.

1,500+ colleagues have access to continuous learning through the Gosselin Academy

As a signatory of the European Declaration on Equal Treatment, we are committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace

We support initiatives including charity projects, reforestation, river clean-ups, university partnerships and international internships

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Responsible business 

We believe responsible business starts with the way we operate every day. Together with our Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, these frameworks support our commitment to ethical and transparent business practices, including respect for human rights and diversity.  

ISO 9001 for quality management

ISO 14001 for environmental management

ISO 27001 for information security

EcoVadis for sustainability performance

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Measuring progress 

We are improving how we measure and report our sustainability performance. We are developing targets and deadlines for the sustainability topics covered by the ESRS, while continuing to improve our double materiality assessment and the way we identify our impacts, risks and opportunities.

Establishing clear baselines

Developing measurable KPIs and targets with clear deadlines

Aligning our reporting with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

Improving how we assess our impacts, risks and opportunities

A first step towards lower-carbon moves

In December 2024, Gosselin became the first moving company in Poland to launch a pilot allowing private customers to offset the CO₂ emissions generated by their move. 

We see offsetting as a possible tool, but it does not replace reducing emissions at the source. Our priority remains finding ways to make our operations and services less carbon-intensive. 

Our 2050 ambition

In line with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), our ambition is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. 

We know this cannot be achieved alone. Reducing emissions across our value chain will require close cooperation with our customers, suppliers and partners. Progress will also depend on the wider regulatory and business environment.  

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Guided by the SDGs 

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) give us a framework for focusing our sustainability efforts. 

We have selected the goals where we believe Gosselin can make a meaningful contribution and use them to guide concrete actions across our business. 

For us, the SDGs are not just a framework to refer to. They help us connect our sustainability efforts to broader goals and keep our focus on areas where our actions can have a real impact. 

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Sustainability in action

Our sustainability work is about more than policies and targets. It is about the changes we make across our business and the progress we make over time.