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Unique green strategic objectives in the small parcel business

Alternative energy use and energy efficiency, Climate protection and adaptation, Reduction of air pollution, Sustainable supply chain

Sustainable and environmentally conscious development is a core value of DPD Hungary Kft. The continuous reduction of emissions is in line with social expectations and we are committed to this goal together with our customers, partners and employees. Many improvements are being made to make us an international reference for sustainable parcel transport.

Szabolcs Czifrik, managing director

 

Company Name:

DPD Hungary Kft.

Implementation Year:

2023

Focus Areas:

Climate protection and adaptation, Alternative energy use and energy efficiency, Reducing air pollution, Sustainable supply chain

Program Objective:

The Geopost Group, of which DPD Hungary is a part, is the first global parcel delivery company to have both short and long-term CO2 emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi).

The scientifically validated target of achieving net zero emissions by 2040 puts Geopost on a clear path to becoming the international benchmark for sustainable delivery.

  • Short-term target: 43% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 (compared to 2020 base year)
  • Long-term target: 90% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040 (compared to 2020 base year)
  • Ambition: net zero emissions by 2040, with 10% of remaining emissions offset by 2040

Program Measures and Commitments:

By 2025, 350 European cities will have low-emission vehicle transport and an 83% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

To reach this target, we will also convert the energy supply of logistics sites and offices to renewable energy sources and increase energy efficiency.

Our aim:

  • 70% of energy from renewable sources by 2030 (100% by 2035)
  • Increase the share of electric vehicles in the company car fleet to 90% by 2030 (100% in 2035)

DPD Hungary Kft. also contributes to the Group’s goal to make Geopost an international reference for sustainable transport and a leading supporter of the acceleration of e-commerce.

Geopost aims to provide direction to the industry. The small parcel delivery business in Hungary is highly competitive, so our aim is to stand out from the competition by delivering a high level of customer-oriented service and by implementing a uniquely ambitious sustainability strategy. It is increasingly important for our partners that our emissions reductions also reduce their carbon footprint. To illustrate these results, we have developed a tool that allows you to track the GHG emissions associated with the transport of your parcels in your “myDPD for business” account.

Today, more than 30% of our fleet of nearly 700 vans is already electric, but we will add 15 more by the end of the year until we gradually reach 100% by 2030. 5 new electric trucks will join DPD’s fleet early next year and 5 more in the second half of the year to replace conventional diesel trucks on some of the backbone routes within the country. This move will lead to a very significant reduction in GHG emissions.

We are also gradually converting the energy supply of logistics sites and offices to renewable energy sources and increasing energy efficiency. At present, our depots have a total of 400kW of solar panels.

Program Impact and Results:

  • The number of electric cars in the national fleet has increased to more than 30% in recent years.
  • Kecskemét, Pécs, Dombóvár, Komárom, Győr, Szolnok, Miskolc, Szeged, Debrecen – in these cities, only electric cars are used for deliveries.
  • By the end of 2023, 148 fast chargers and 2 electric chargers will have been deployed to serve our electric fleet in 8 locations.
  • We have also increased the share of our energy generation from solar panels, in our rented depots and at our parcel sorting facility in Budapest.
  • We purchase the majority of our electricity from renewable sources.
  • In the first quarter of 2024, we recorded a 21% increase in the number of parcels compared to 2023, but our GHG emissions did not increase during this period. This shows that our emissions per package have decreased significantly as a result of our measures and investments.

Related Links:

DPD fenntarthatósági aloldal (in Hungarian)

Geopost YT video about sustainability objectives

Keywords:

sustainable transport, SBTi, climate protection, electric fleet, GHG emissions

 

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K&H agricultural CO2 calculator

Biodiversity, Climate protection and adaptation, Reduction of air pollution, Sustainable supply chain

“Sustainability requirements are seen by many as an obligation and a challenge, but we see them as an opportunity for progress. Accordingly, we are supporting the sustainable development of the domestic agriculture and food industry as an expert advisor and innovative guide by launching the K&H agri CO2 calculator. The calculator, which supports the awareness and sustainable management of businesses, can determine the carbon footprint of individual farms in the main crop and livestock sectors on the basis of calculations that meet scientific criteria.”

Libot Guy, CEO

 

Company name:

K&H Group

Implementation Year:

2023

Focus areas:

Reduction of air pollution, Sustainable supply chain, Climate protection and adaptation, Biodiversity

Program Objective:

Climate change, the demands of the Common Agricultural Policy and tougher consumer expectations are also pushing agriculture towards more environmentally friendly solutions. In the West, the affluent consumer class is now taking sustainability into account and is also looking at the carbon footprint of food.
In Hungary, affordability is still the most important consumer expectation for food, but consumer awareness of environmental sustainability is on the rise. Consumers are starting to pay attention to ethical and environmentally friendly production methods, they are prioritising locally produced food and we are seeing more and more initiatives to reduce food waste.
These trends are affecting the entire food industry, right down to the raw material producer. It is therefore important that all points in the supply chain are alert to these changes and are able to adapt their operations and product offerings accordingly.

One of the foundations for sustainable agriculture is GHG reduction. We are committed to reducing the GHG intensity of our agricultural funding by 21 percent by 2030 and 34 percent by 2050, but to do this we need to know the emissions of the farm. In order to reduce the carbon footprint of an economy, the first step is to know the exact numbers. In our experience, this data-based approach is still lacking in domestic practice, which is why we have created the free K&H agricultural CO2 calculator to provide agricultural companies with a good starting point for quantification and better understanding. The calculator was first launched in October 2023 for use by crop producers, and was extended in December 2023 to allow livestock producers to use it too.

Program Measures and Commitments:

In the coming years, the number of companies that will be required by the EU to report on their sustainability practices will increase significantly, with SMEs with more than 250 employees being covered from 2026, i.e. for the financial year 2025. We see that, for the time being, the lack of sustainability expertise and culture is a major challenge. Many of our clients are not ready to provide sustainability data (e.g. CO2 emissions), so our aim is to help them with this through the calculator. The calculator looks specifically at GHGs of agricultural origin (CO2, CH4, N2O), for direct (Scope1) and indirect (Scope2) emissions.

Beyond sustainability reporting, it is important for us to strengthen the sustainable profitability and crisis resilience of our clients. The calculator can also help them in this respect, as by filling it in they can keep track of how much energy (petrol, diesel, gas, etc.) and input materials (e.g. fertiliser, organic fertiliser, etc.) they have used in their production and whether they can reduce the quantities used by using them more intelligently and precisely.

This not only helps them to reduce their negative impact on the environment, but also to achieve significant cost reductions, which greatly helps to boost their profitability. It can also be of significant economic benefit to our agricultural commodity producer customers if they can demonstrate to their larger customers (retail chains, major food companies) that they are taking conscious steps and actions towards sustainability and are seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. Completing the calculator is also an excellent proof of this, as any further sustainability action can be based on this actual data. And after sustainability investments and actions have been made, you can check again how much your GHG emissions have decreased compared to the baseline, and quantify the reduction in CO2 emissions.

In addition to innovative financial solutions, we are promoting business sustainability with new, modern, easy and quick-to-use tools, such as the calculator. The development will help K&H to strengthen its relationship with agri-food companies and our partners to operate more stably and efficiently, increasing their competitiveness. There is a growing openness to use the calculator on the part of companies. On the one hand, this is because it gives companies the opportunity to present their sustainability results to their customers and partners. On the other hand, they plan to use the calculator’s results as an important element of their own sustainability reporting. Thirdly, there are customers who want to use the calculator to increase their company’s value and reputation.

Program Impact and Results:

So far, more than 40 companies have filled in the calculator. The results already show that the average national gross emissions in the crop sector are close to 2,000 tonnes of CO2, while in the pig sector they are 3,600 tonnes of CO2 and in the cattle sector they are over 9,200 tonnes of CO2 – confirming international estimates that there are significant differences in emissions between sectors at the domestic level. Perhaps even more illustrative of the differences are the gross specific emissions, which are 1.87 tonnes CO2/ha for crop production, 0.76 kg CO2/kg milk for dairy production, 1.66 kg CO2/kg live weight for pig production and 5.15 kg CO2/kg live weight for the cattle sector. These results also provide an opportunity to compare domestic emissions with international data. These show that while the average emissions of the domestic agricultural sector are 547 tonnes of CO2 per million EUR assets, the international figures are 1,528 tonnes of CO2 per million EUR assets, i.e. domestic emissions are only about a third of the Western average.

Related Links (in Hungarian):

K&H Agrár CO2 Kalkulátor

Keywords:

calculator, CO2 emission, agriculture

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Reforestation at the Grundfos Székesfehérvár site

Biodiversity, Climate protection and adaptation, Corporate strategy, Employee well-being, Reduction of air pollution, Responsible corporate governance, Stakeholders, local communities

“Sustainability has always been a matter of the heart for Grundfos and is one of our core values. Therefore, we strive to pioneer solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve people’s quality of life. This corporate goal is an integral part of our daily operations. The reforestation project at our Székesfehérvár site serves these goals, and following the principle of ‘think globally, act locally,’ we aim to do more for sustainability by building on local opportunities and needs.”

Olivér Szundy, Country Director / Csaba Udvar, Managing Director of the Székesfehérvár plant

Company Name:

Grundfos Hungary Manufacturing Ltd.

Implementation Year:

2022-2024

Focus Areas :

Climate Protection, Climate Adaptation, Air Pollution Reduction, Biodiversity, Employee Well-being, Stakeholders, Local Communities, Responsible Corporate Governance, Corporate Strategy

Program Objective:

The primary goal of the reforestation project implemented on a 4000 m2 area is to locally reduce CO2 emissions in the immediate vicinity of emissions. Expert estimates suggest that after 20 years, we can achieve approximately 25 tons of CO2 savings. In addition, improving the air quality in the industrial park environment and increasing biodiversity are also objectives.

Additional Goals:

  • Reducing noise and pollution from road traffic.
  • Mitigating north-northwest winds.
  • Returning a piece of nature to what the factory occupies.

Program Measures and Commitments:

In 2022, Grundfos initiated the biodiversity program at its Székesfehérvár plant, which will conclude in 2024. A crucial goal was to give back a piece of nature from what the factory occupies. Besides preserving and increasing biodiversity, a significant sustainability goal is to reduce CO2 emissions, which reforestation substantially contributes to on a 4000 m2 area. It’s worth emphasizing that this wasn’t merely tree planting, but a complex creation of a new ecosystem that will become self-sustainable in the long run, requiring no special care or intervention as this function is returned to nature.

Key steps and milestones:

The first step was selecting the area, designated or taken from the factory’s green areas, for the project.

The project creation was supported by a diverse team of experts, from facility management to environmental, health and safety personnel, and HR, ensuring that all necessary aspects are incorporated and applied during the program’s design and operation.

In addition to colleagues, it was essential to involve external experts, including cooperation with the Székesfehérvár City Maintenance, Vadex Mezőföld Forest and Game Management Ltd., and the University of Western Hungary.

The project concept was developed, followed by obtaining permits locally and globally.

After procurement, soil tests and preparation of the loess soil were carried out. The expertise of foresters in suggesting suitable tree species for the specific area and climatic conditions was crucial. In the end, around 3000 plants were planted, including field maple, Turkestan pear, wild pear, sessile oak, common oak, and, for the forest edge, hawthorn from domestic shrubs.

Post-care is crucial, and this will be carried out by local forestry experts under a 3-year framework contract.

In the future, we plan to establish a recreational park and communal space on the site for employees and company partners, thereby promoting the possibility of connecting with nature.

Program Impact and Results:

Key results:

  • Local capture of emitted CO2 on a 4000 m2 area.
  • Preservation and increase of biodiversity by planting 5 different tree species.
  • Avoidance of lawn mowing and fertilizer use to preserve the soil.
  • Climate adaptation – adapting to climate change (the forest has air-cleaning and cooling effects).

Related Links

https://www.grundfos.com/media/reports/sustainability-report-2022

 IDC Manufacturing Forum 2022 (szinopszis)

https://www.idc.com/eu/events/69425-idc-manufacturing-forum?g_clang=HUN#category_10

Smart factory 2023 (videók)

https://vimeo.com/845944205/b8f1152c2a?share=copy

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10UCV83fVGBGo5N2Ryl6VDvyIKEAmHUS4/view?usp=sharing

Keywords:

biodiversity, CO2, net zero, forest, Grundfos, climate change, climate adaptation

 

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