Yusen Logistics (Benelux) B.V. Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Sustainability Excellence

Schiphol – 19 August 2024 – Yusen Logistics (Benelux) B.V. is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company in the top 1% of all companies assessed globally by EcoVadis. This recognition underscores Yusen Logistics (Benelux) B.V.’s commitment to sustainable practices and excellence across key areas of environmental stewardship, ethical business conduct, labor and human rights, and sustainable procurement.

EcoVadis is a globally renowned provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluating over 130,000 companies worldwide on their sustainability performance. The Platinum Medal is the highest distinction awarded by EcoVadis, reflecting a company's exemplary management and progressive implementation of sustainability policies and practices.

Kristof Verstraeten, Director QHSE Benelux & Nordics at Yusen Logistics (Benelux) B.V., expressed his enthusiasm for this achievement, stating, “Earning the EcoVadis Platinum Medal is a testament to our relentless dedication to sustainability. This recognition not only highlights our efforts to create a positive impact on the environment and society but also motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in sustainable logistics.”

The comprehensive EcoVadis assessment covers 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes:

Environment: Yusen Logistics (Benelux) B.V. scored an impressive 90/100, demonstrating robust environmental policies, including the reduction of energy consumption and waste management, and initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative and the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).

Labor & Human Rights: The company achieved an 80/100 score, reflecting strong policies and measures to ensure fair labor practices, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Ethics: With a score of 80/100, Yusen Logistics (Benelux) B.V.’s ethics policies and anti-corruption measures were particularly noted.

Sustainable Procurement: Scoring 70/100, the company’s efforts in integrating sustainability into their procurement processes were recognized.

This milestone is a significant indicator of Yusen Logistics (Benelux) B.V.’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development and corporate responsibility. The company’s policies and actions have set a benchmark for excellence within the logistics industry, providing a clear roadmap for continuous improvement and sustainable growth.

For more information about Yusen Logistics and our sustainability initiatives, please visit: 
https://www.yusen-logistics.com/about-us/sustainability

Yusen Logistics (Benelux) B.V.: Awarded to the Top 1% of Companies Globally, Highlighting Exceptional Sustainability Practices

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About Yusen Logistics
Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd. was founded in Tokyo in 1955. With over 25,000 employees at more than 650 locations in 46 countries worldwide and over 3.4 million square meters of warehouse space, Yusen Logistics is one of the global market leaders in logistics sector. Its service portfolio ranges from supply chain management and consulting to contract logistics, hazardous materials logistics and reverse logistics. As a lead logistics provider, Yusen Logistics handles all of its customers' logistics processes. In the area of transport, Yusen Logistics covers all transport requirements: Air and sea freight, rail and road transport, intermodal and multimodal transport solutions as well as customs clearance - nationally and internationally.

Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd. is a member of the Japanese Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha Group, also known as NYK - one of the oldest and largest shipping companies in the world (founded in 1885). The group is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has a total of 35,500 employees and generates an annual turnover of around 20 billion US dollars.