A global presence brings a global responsibility. Our commitment to responsible, sustainable, and ethical business practices is a core aspect of our identity. This approach was established long before it became a trend in the industry. We at Voerman are acutely aware of the environmental impact of our operations, including in terms of CO2 emissions. Our approach to sustainability is pragmatic and based on the reduction-first principle, focusing on emission reduction across all operational activities. We strive to minimize our carbon footprint by optimizing our operational efficiency and consolidating shipments to reduce emissions per unit of cargo moved wherever feasible.

Voerman’s Goals and Objectives

Despite these efforts, we acknowledge the challenges in completely eliminating emissions due to the nature of our business. This is the reason we complement our reduction strategy with responsible carbon offsetting, investing in verified offset projects. Our journey towards sustainability is informed by a comprehensive understanding of our emission profile, facilitated by the GHG Protocol. 

However, the complexity of accurately calculating emissions across diverse operations presented a significant challenge. This is where ecolegIT became a pivotal part of our strategy, providing us with an accessible and effective platform for emission calculation and management.

Challenges before implementing ecolegIT

Prior to integrating ecolegIT into our sustainability framework, Voerman encountered several challenges in our pursuit of environmental responsibility. The limited availability of credible carbon offset projects made it difficult for us to effectively neutralize our residual emissions.

The complexity of accurately calculating our emissions in accordance with the GHG Protocol posed a substantial obstacle. These challenges highlighted the need for a comprehensive solution that could simplify the emission calculation process and guide our investment in legitimate carbon offset projects. ecolegIT emerged as the answer to these needs, offering a framework and user-friendly platform for managing our carbon accounting and offsetting efforts.

Measuring the effectiveness of ecolegIT

The effectiveness of ecolegIT within Voerman is measured through a combination of quantitative and qualitative indicators. Quantitatively, we assess the accuracy and efficiency of emission calculations, the reduction in administrative overhead, and the effectiveness of our carbon offset investments.

Qualitatively, ecolegIT has enhanced our sustainability strategy by providing clarity and confidence in our environmental reporting and compliance. The platform’s insights have empowered us to make informed decisions about emission reduction and offsetting strategies, directly contributing to our sustainability objectives.

Also, it is a great conversation starter when sharing the quarterly reports with all our partners. ecolegIT provides certificates on an account-specific basis, so it directly adds value for our clients and opens important conversations on sustainability in quarterly reviews.

Experience and Impact

Our journey with ecolegIT began from a pressing need to streamline our carbon offsetting process and implement a robust sustainability management framework. ecolegIT distinguished itself with its comprehensive approach to carbon accounting, offering not just a tool for calculation but a gateway to actionable sustainability insights.

Since adopting ecolegIT, Voerman has experienced a positive impact on our sustainability initiatives. The platform has simplified the complex process of emission calculation, enabling us to identify and pursue more effective emission reduction strategies. Additionally, ecolegIT has facilitated our investment in legitimate carbon offset projects, ensuring that our efforts contribute to meaningful environmental benefits.

The future …

Looking ahead, Voerman envisions a future where our sustainability efforts are increasingly data-driven and impactful, supported by the continued use of ecolegIT. We aim to further integrate ecolegIT’s capabilities into our operations, leveraging its insights to drive innovation in our sustainability practices throughout all parts of supply chain for both moving, logistics and relocation services.

Our goal is to not only minimize our environmental footprint but also to lead by example in our industry, inspiring others to adopt responsible environmental practices. ecolegIT is a helpful tool in achieving this, and very appreciated by our corporate and government clients. In the end, we are also a part of the supply chain of our partners, and ecolegIT really is the only program providing emissions data deriving from such a specific part of our process. Therefore, it eases the sustainability efforts for our partners as well.

An invitation to collaborate

We believe in the power of collaboration to create a sustainable future. The Voerman Group welcomes clients, partners, associations and community members to be part of this collective journey. Our commitment to responsibility is dynamic, growing with the world’s changes.

Together, we face challenges and embrace opportunities, united by our goal to make a positive impact. We welcome you to connect with us and learn from each other!