Sustainability at ALS

Our path to a greener future!

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How do we define sustainability?

Sustainability at ALS

At ALS, we define sustainability as the careful use of resources designed for natural regeneration. Thus, sustainability is one of the most important factors for economic stability and long-term growth.

We understand resources to include both internal factors (human, social and financial capital) and external factors (services). Hence, we respect and ensure compliance with social and ethical standards (labor and human rights) and are committed to environmentally-aware procurement. This is confirmed by the annual certification by the EcoVadis rating platform.

Gold Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2023

ALS's Sustainability Strategy

Preparing for the future

Our company is decentralised and has vastly different requirements in all of our countries in which we operate. We do not dictate the strategic orientation strictly from above but deliberately allow the individual countries room to maneuver; this also applies to sustainability. Here, we rely on a broadly diversified approach with various solutions. We leave the implementation of the sustainability concepts to our respective units. However, we are all dedicated to green thinking.

Looking Ahead

Future Sustainability Plans

We will permanently prioritise the sustainability issue and continually examine what contribution we can make to green thinking/acting. To this end, we constantly monitor which technological and structural innovations are available. An exchange of information about this takes place on all levels and between all our locations. From this, we derive more projects which contribute to the careful use of natural resources. To be able to put innovative approaches into practice, we provide financial and personnel resources for the further development of sustainability in our operative business.

Benefits For Our Customers

We are committed to reducing the CO2 emissions derived from our operations. However, this can only be achieved together with our partners and customers. Wherever possible, we pass the positive effects achieved on to our customers.

Our Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals

At ALS, we align our actions with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These global goals guide our efforts, ensuring we add significant value for our customers and actively promote the green transition as an attractive employer. Our commitment to the SDGs reflects our promise to our employees, customers, and society. We believe that our consistent alignment with these goals can drive both ecological and social changes.

Focus on Two Priority SDGs

We have strategically chosen to focus on two of the seventeen SDGs where we can have the greatest impact. Our holistic approach considers all possible directions for defining and implementing measures with the most significant impact.

SDG number 9 : industry, innovation and infrastructure

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

In today's globalized world, contributing to sustainability is essential. We do this by implementing environmentally friendly practices and complying with strict environmental regulations. A key aspect of our sustainability strategy is cooperation with universities, offering both scientific and economic benefits. Universities also provide a platform for knowledge exchange, which in the long term, leads to enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of our processes.

Economic Cooperation

Economic cooperation strengthens the competitiveness of the companies involved. Working closely with universities, we optimize our services and adapt them to the latest market requirements, leading to cost savings and greater customer satisfaction. Joint innovation projects can open new business areas contributing to sustainable development.

Examples of Successful Cooperation

Our collaboration with Antwerp Management School (AMS) and Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) demonstrates the success of partnerships as this allows us to put research results into practice quickly. The close integration of science and industry leads to sustainable and forward-looking approaches, benefiting both the environment and the economy.

Antwerp Management School Ruhr-Universität Bochur

SDG 13: Climate Action

As a customs broker, ALS plays a crucial role in global trade and can make a significant contribution to promoting sustainability and climate protection through innovative services and individual consulting. Here are two key areas in which ALS indirectly influences climate protection:

CO2 Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

ALS has developed a specialised CBAM reporting tool (ALS CBAM TOOL ACT+) tailored for entities importing CBAM-related goods within the EU. This tool is designed to streamline the preparation and submission of CBAM reports by handling and transforming bulk data into the required CBAM XML format for each relevant EU member state.

Services Offered Include:

CBAM Reporting: Onboarding, Data Processing & Report Delivery
CBAM Consultation & Adjustments: While we do not consult on advanced sustainability issues such as production routes or verification of emissions data, we are equipped to assist with any questions related to the CBAM reporting process itself and relevant legislation. We also support any necessary adjustments or corrections to the generated reports.”

Internal Measures

At ALS, we also try to have a positive impact on our carbon footprint every day. Here is an excerpt of our measures:

Increasing energy efficiency by, for example, using LED lighting and regularly evaluating energy consumption and identifying potential energy savings.
Using renewable energies and switching to green electricity where possible.
Digital document management
Promoting sustainable mobility, e.g. by offering job tickets or subsidies for public transport, holding video conferences instead of business trips.

It is also important to us to raise awareness among all our employees for active climate protection in connection with reducing CO2 emissions. We achieve this through training and workshops on sustainability, among other things. We also provide information material on CO2 reduction.

By implementing these measures, we can actively reduce our carbon footprint and make a contribution to climate protection.

Find Out More

For more information about our sustainability measures or to obtain copies of our certifications, please contact our lead representative, Jessica Stolzenberg, directly.

Jessica Stolzenberg

Sustainability representative for the ALS Group

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