Pink is the better green.

Sustainable container logistics with transparent emissions for responsible businesses.

Our areas of sustainability

We focus our activities on three strategic areas.

Environment

Reducing our negative impact.

Social

A safe working environment and social engagement.

Corporate Governance

Fair business practices and responsibility in the supply chain.

Our understanding of sustainability.

Sustainability has always been a key issue for us. Rather than reducing the concept to an ecological perspective, we take a holistic approach, aligning our business activities with our moral values and principles, and thus acting responsibly for future generations.

As a third-generation family-run medium-sized business, we live by our values. We align our business activities with sustainability to ensure long-term stability for our company, our employees and our society. For only those who commit to their own principles and combine sustainable action with their corporate culture can achieve economic, environmental and social progress.

The colour pink has defined our corporate identity for decades. It has always symbolised unparalleled quality in the services we offer. With our mission statement “Pink is the better green”, we also demonstrate to our stakeholders how we live out quality in a sustainable way and what measures we are taking to adapt it to current and future requirements.

For us, sustainability means far more than a package of measures for environmental improvements. It means aligning our economic activities with our environmental and social values. In this way, we create a sustainable, holistic improvement of our environment that is also economically viable. This is what the colour pink stands for – this is what our mission statement “Pink is the better green” stands for. 

Our SDGs under the UN Global Compact

We align our environmental, social and governance issues with selected Sustainable Development Goals that match our specific challenges and over which we have the greatest influence.

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Our sustainability issues in detail

Environment

Emissions and resource management, as well as innovative solutions for climate-friendly transport.

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Social

Health and safety, high-quality training and regional engagement.
 

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Corporate Governance

Responsible corporate governance with a focus on compliance, sustainable supply chains and secure digital processes.

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From practice

Team standing in front of a pink GCD Glomb electric truck with a refrigerated container.

Sustainable reefer transport

Together with Kopf & Lübben, we are setting new standards for sustainable reefer transport.

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Team photo of the Fischtown Pinguins in red jerseys on the ice, with two representatives from GCD Glomb’s management seated at the front.

Social commitment

We take responsibility in the region. We have been a sponsor of the Fischtown Pinguins since 2006.

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Pink GCD Glomb electric truck with a ONE container parked beside a warehouse.

Pink is the better green!

With our Volvo FH Electric, we are demonstrating how sustainable refrigerated transport is already possible.

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Here are a few examples of how we are already putting sustainability into practice today.

Partnerships

Through our partnerships, we pool expertise across the supply chain and work together to drive forward concrete measures to achieve our sustainability goals.

Frequently asked questions about sustainability

How does GLOMB define the term ‘sustainability’?

For us, sustainability means combining economic, environmental and social responsibility. We aim to be economically successful whilst conserving resources, fostering the long-term development of our staff and acting responsibly. This holistic approach shapes our day-to-day business activities.

What measures is GLOMB taking to reduce emissions?

We rely on modern EURO 6 vehicles, alternative fuels such as HVO and battery-electric trucks where appropriate. In addition, we analyse driving behaviour and fuel consumption and train drivers in eco-driving. In this way, we are gradually reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the significance of the company colour pink in the context of sustainability?

At GLOMB, pink symbolises quality and brand recognition. We associate this colour with our commitment to delivering sustainable quality – in other words, combining economic success with environmental and social responsibility. The idea behind this is that a strong brand also demonstrates a clear commitment to sustainable practices.

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