Kuehne+Nagel releases 2021 ESG report; highlights include reducing absolute carbon emissions by 26%, creating new role of head of sustainability, launching a trophy program for employee-led environmental activities, privacy data training for all employees

SCHINDELLEGI, Switzerland , May 4, 2022 (press release) –

Kuehne+Nagel has published its 2021 Sustainability Report.

Sustainability is manifold at Kuehne+Nagel: we take responsibility for future generations, colleagues, the ecosystem, and partners likewise. We have committed to the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) and transition to a zero-carbon business model while facilitating a zero-carbon future for our customers.

Contents of the Sustainability Report 2021:

• CEO welcome message
• Our business
• Embracing sustainability
• Materiality approach and progress
• Governance
  • Business integrity
  • Business preparedness, resilience and disaster response
  • Data privacy and security
  • Responsible communication
• Value chain
  • Customer relations and satisfaction
  • Product and service innovation
  • Supplier engagement
  • Sustainable supply chain
• Social
  • Employee satisfaction and retention
  • Employee development
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Human rights, diversity and opportunities
• Environment
  • CO2 / Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)
  • Waste management and recycling
  • Efficient use of resources
  • Management of dangerous goods
• Community engagement
• Reporting history, scope and basis
• Performance data
• Summary of targets and progress across all issues
• GRI index
• UN Global Compact index 2021 - Communication in progress
• Sustainability Assurance Letter

About Kuehne+Nagel

With over 78,000 employees at 1,300 sites in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics providers. It operates in sea logistics, air logistics, road logistics and contract logistics, with a clear focus on integrated logistics solutions.

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