Our Roadmap 2026 and Vision 2030 place sustainability at the heart of our corporate strategy to transform our activities and provide our clients with low-carbon solutions.
Our Living ESG Commitments and Targets
Environment
Our goal is to be at the forefront of sustainable transport and logistics and to support our clients in the low-carbon transformation of supply chains.
Kuehne+Nagel has set CO2 reduction targets validated by the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi).
Our areas of commitment and action on environmental topics:
Climate Change
We support the low-carbon transition of supply chains and adapt our activities to climate change.
Objective 2030: -33% carbon emissions for scopes 1, 2, and 3 compared to 2019.
Energy Management
We reduce our energy consumption, improve the energy efficiency of our operations, and transform our energy mix.
Objective 2030: 100% renewable energy purchases for our sites.
Resources & Circular Economy
We reduce our footprint on resources and ensure effective waste management. We support the circularity of supply chains.
Objective 2030: 20% reduction in waste volumes in contract logistics.
Water & Ecosystems
We operate our activities by limiting our impacts on water, soil, air, and ecosystems.
Objective 2030: maintain a 10% reduction in water consumption compared to 2019.
Social
Our commitment is to create a work environment where everyone thrives and to have a positive impact on society.
Our areas of commitment and action on social topics:
Working Conditions
Ensure good working conditions, equal pay, a safe working environment, and opportunities for all our employees.
64 countries certified as Great Place to Work in 2024 and 53 in 2023.
Employee Development
Help our employees learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
96% of employees completed their annual review in 2024.
Human Rights
Ensure respect for human rights in our activities and throughout our value chain.
Launch of the new Supplier Code of Conduct in 2024.
Health, Safety & Well-being
Guarantee health and safety of all our employees.
Objective 2030: zero fatalities among our employees.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
Encourage and promote diversity, ensure equity, and foster inclusion for all.
Objective 2030: double the proportion of women in executive roles compared to 2021.
Community Engagement
Have a positive impact around us through support and altruism in our communities.
125 projects supported in more than 34 countries in 2024.
Governance
Kuehne+Nagel is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact.
Our areas of commitment and action on governance topics:
Responsible Business Conduct & Transparency
We conduct our operations with integrity and transparency with our clients and partners.
94% of employees were trained on the Kuehne+Nagel Code of Conduct.
Quality and Safety of Our Operations
We ensure operational excellence across all our solutions, in line with international standards.
ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards…
TAPA certification…
Cybersecurity & Data Protection
We ensure the protection of our clients’ data and the personal data of our employees.
Regulatory & Customs Compliance
We work daily to ensure regulatory and customs compliance across all our operations.
Our 4 levels of action to achieve our goals
Collaborate with our clients
Work with clients to transform their supply chains and reduce their CO2 emissions.
Collaborate with our partners
Work with our partners (carriers, manufacturers, airlines, road subcontractors, real estate partners, etc.) to transform the sector.
Invest in transition solutions and low-carbon energy
Support and integrate available solutions wisely and invest in future solutions.
Data and technologies
Inform decision-making and leverage data for our clients and transitions.
