Building a Greener Future Together
Our Commitment to Sustainability
At Losberger De Boer, we are dedicated to more than just complying with sustainability regulations. Under our "Covering Tomorrow" initiative, we strive to make a positive and active contribution to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in our industry. We are committed to transparency, providing an honest picture of our efforts, and reporting on our progress annually.
Key CSR Goals:
- Minimize Paper Use: Achieved by end of 2023
- Minimize Single-Use Plastics: Achieve by end of 2024
- Green Energy for All Locations: Achieve by end of 2024
- All New Lease Cars to be Green: Implement by 2025
- Carbon Neutral Scope 1 & 2: Achieve by 2030
Our Core Values
Everything we do is a reflection of our core values, experienced by colleagues, customers, suppliers, and the marketplace.
- Involved
- Creative
- Professional
Our Achievements
We are proud to have received the EcoVadis Gold Medal for our sustainability efforts, placing us in the top 5% of participating companies. We have also been ISO 14001 certified since 2010, ensuring effective processes to minimize environmental impact. Additionally, our carbon footprint for 2022 has been validated by DFGE, underscoring our commitment to transparent and credible reporting. You can read the full Ecovadis article here.
Environment
Initiatives
- Carbon Footprint Reduction: Our Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) for 2022 was 85 tCO2e, with 96% of emissions from Scope 3.
- Green Energy: Transition to green energy at all locations by 2024.
- Minimizing Single-Use Plastics: Reductions achieved across operational and production sites.
Case Study: Solar4Rental Our Solar4Rental solution integrates solar panels onto rental structures, providing sustainable energy and reducing CO2 emissions. The first pilot project in 2023 was a success and will be expanded in 2024.
“In 2024, you can no longer get away with greenwashing – and that is a good thing.”
Arnout de Hair CEO Losberger De Boer
"Our people are proud of the attention we pay to their safety and well-being."
Patrick Borg Human Resource Manager Losberger De Boer UK
Labour & Human Rights
Policies and Practices:
"Procurement advances Losberger De Boer's ESG goals through strategic supplier engagement."
Oscar Gersjes Director Group Procurement
Sustainable Procurement
Supplier Code of Conduct: Implementing a Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that all partners adhere to our ethical, environmental, and social standards.
Sustainable Sourcing: Partnering with suppliers to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable practices, with a focus on addressing the 96% of our emissions that are classified as Scope 3.
Metrics and Progress Tracking: Using tools like the Vendorlink Procurement Reporting Tool to monitor and report on sustainable sourcing activities.
Contact our CSR team directly
Governance
CSR Governance Structure: Our CSR policy is embedded in the highest level of the organization. A central CSR team manages the policy and monitors progress, ensuring that sustainability is at the core of all our business operations.
Transparency and Reporting: We are preparing for the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements, with a detailed roadmap and transparent communication on our progress and challenges.
Future Plans
As part of our "Covering Tomorrow" initiative, we are committed to continuously improving our sustainability practices. For 2024, we will focus on further integrating sustainability into our business operations, calculating our corporate carbon footprint again, and further preparing for the ESRS and CSRD. To achieve this, we are working closely with DFGE, a leading sustainability consulting firm, to ensure our readiness and to develop a comprehensive roadmap for achieving our ESG targets. You can read about our partnership with DFGE here.
Frequently Asked Questions on CSR
We have answered the questions we most often get on CSR. Is your question not answered here? Please reach out via csr@losbergerdeboer.com as you're probably not the only one with that question. Thank you!
Q1:
What is the "Covering Tomorrow" initiative?
"Covering Tomorrow" is Losberger De Boer’s overarching initiative to integrate and enhance our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts across all aspects of our business, focusing on sustainability, ethical practices, and social responsibility.
Q2
How does Losberger De Boer measure its environmental impact?
We measure our environmental impact through our Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF), which includes emissions from our entire operations. In 2022, our CCF was 85 tCO2e, with 96% of emissions from Scope 3.
Q3
What are the main goals of your CSR initiatives?
Our key CSR goals include minimizing single-use plastics, reducing paper use, transitioning to green energy, ensuring all new lease cars are green by 2025, and achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 & 2 by 2030.
Q4
How do you ensure fair labor practices?
We are committed to ensuring safe, healthy working conditions and equal opportunities for all employees. We have policies and practices in place to support continuous learning, skill enhancement, and career advancement.
Q5
How can I get involved or learn more about your CSR efforts?
You can get involved by signing up for our newsletter, participating in our initiatives, or contacting us directly at csr@losbergerdeboer.com for more information.
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