The sustainability strategy at Schmitz Cargobull is firmly embedded in its corporate strategy for 2030. In its strategy, the company is following a holistic approach, giving equal consideration to economic, ecological, and social aspects. One of the central goals is to reduce the environmental footprint across the entire value creation chain – from product development and production through to the customer usage phase and product end-of-life. This commitment is also reflected in the company’s third voluntary Sustainability Report.
The report describes the validation of net-zero targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as a significant milestone in the sustainability strategy. With this validation, Schmitz Cargobull has committed itself to a 90% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions across all relevant Scopes by 2045 – in accordance with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard.
These achievements can be measured in concrete terms and are described in the report in detail. For instance, Schmitz Cargobull has managed to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% since the 2021/22 financial year. The volume of mixed waste has been halved at all sites compared to the 2021/22 financial year. Solar panels are already supplying a total output of 725 kWp of power for production, with additional panels for 1,500 kWp currently in planning. And, last but not least, all large production sites are certified in accordance with the environmental standard ISO 14001.
Sustainable products
Schmitz Cargobull is also investing in innovations that offer sustainable added value in its product portfolio. The company has defined an Eco portfolio that combines various sustainable transport solutions from Schmitz Cargobull. In the process, the manufacturer has expressed the measurable benefits for the environment and the customer. This provides employees and customers with guidance and supports their decision-making process. The Eco portfolio includes features such as the all-electric S.KOe COOL refrigerated box body semi-trailer, which enables refrigerated goods to be transported emission-free. The S.CU d80 ePTO ready hybrid transport cooling unit, which has already received two awards, is another step forwards towards climate-friendly cooling solutions as it can be operated on electric power alone via the high-voltage battery in an e-truck.