IMCD Group is among a select group of 16 companies, out of an eligible 250, to be awarded the Lean & Green Star award. This award is given to companies that commit themselves to significantly reducing their CO2 emissions, submitting a satisfactory action plan that is subsequently assessed and approved.
Additionally, the Lean & Green Star award is given to companies that could demonstrate their fulfillment of the above mentioned targets. After review of IMCD’s carbon footprint for 2010, 2011 and 2012, the Group proved to have reached the objectives. The Star Award is a part of the innovation programme Sustainable Logistics by Connekt, an independent network of companies and authorities, collaborating to achieve a sustainable improvement in mobility. The Sustainable Logistics programme was initiated by the Dutch Ministry of Transport and it supports logistics companies in their drive to significantly reduce CO2 emissions while increasing profitability. Stan Bijsterveld, IMCD Group supply chain director, explains: “IMCD is one of the ‘front runners’ within a network of shipping companies, hauliers, distributors and councils that have committed themselves to reducing their CO2 emissions by at least 20% in 2012. IMCD has achieved this target not only by utilising other modes of transport, such as rail and barge but also by analysing the flow of goods, collaborating with suppliers to ensure that sustainability requirements are met and reducing the number of unloaded kilometres in cooperation with hauliers and customers.”
