Home CSR as a strategy CSR AS A STRATEGY Creating sustainable and reliable logistics ECS aims to drive a sustainable and efficient transition of the transportation of goods in every possible way. As a company we consider it our mission to make a long-term contribution to society, to economic well-being, and social cohesion, in accordance with the environment. We call it CSR logistics, short for “Creating Sustainable & Reliable logistics”. Sustainability is at the heart of our mission Creating sustainable and reliable logistics, CSR Logistics, is at the very core of our mission. As a logistics service provider, ECS recognizes the environmental impact of its business and the responsibility to find solutions to alleviate it. Continuous improvement and combining capabilities & initiatives to move CSR logistics forwards has been part of our daily operations and business decisions for many years. CSR Logistics As road transport contributes to about one fifth of the EU's total greenhouse gas emissions, reducing CO₂ emissions can be considered as one of the key topics for logistics activities. It is why sustainability is at the core of our mission, and strongly embedded within our daily operations. We continuously aim to provide cost-effective, reliable and environmentally friendly logistics solutions. Reducing the mileage by road Increasing the mileage by train Optimising empty mileage GREEN LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS Social and sustainable ambitions Within our social responsibility and sustainability vision, we embrace the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), designed by the United Nations to be "a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030". Similarly, we strive to align to the EU Green Deal’s ambitions. Healthy & fulfilling lives Through vitality and well-being programs, we support our people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Inclusive & sustainable culture By investing in the development of our people, we create an inclusive and sustainable culture. Increasing client value We excel through long term vision creating decent, safe, and equal work conditions leading to increased value for our clients. Sustainable logistics We invest in innovation and infrastructure to drive sustainable logistics. Acting on climate We act on climate change and continuously reduce CO₂ emissions. Our social engagement As a company, and as human beings, we feel a moral imperative to ‘give back’ to the community and to address relevant social issues. With CSR@ECYES, an initiative rolled out by our staff and fully supported by the executive committee, each employee can launch a charitable event to raise funds for a good cause, supporting charities or community organisations. 1 2 3 Sustainability report Our commitment towards a greener future is at the core of what we do. Sustainability is integrated within our strategy, which defines appropriate targets that will live to the expectations of global climate goals, upcoming regulations, and suppliers’ requirements. How we do this is documented in our Sustainability Report. With this report, ECS aims to communicate its strategy transparently and report on the impact towards its stakeholders, society and the environment. Download the 2019 Sustainability Report Download the 2019 Ecovadis CSR Rating Download the 2019 Ecovadis CSR Performance Overview QESH All of our services are supported by a qualitative, environmental, safe, secure and healthy mindset. Our quality management system incorporates this mindset to ensure continuous improvement on these areas. CHECK OUR CERTIFICATES & POLICIES ECS European Containers NV Baron de Maerelaan 155 8380 Zeebrugge +32 50 50 20 20 View all offices SERVICES Full loads transport Supply chain logistics Temperature controlled transport Brexit & customs services Equipment COMPANY History Mission & vision Offices CSR CAREERS Working at ECS Onboarding Jobs GET A QUOTECONTACT US MY PORTAL ENNLFR SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Email address © ECS 2021 Privacy policy Cookie statement Disclaimer Legal LET'S CONNECT Cookies? Yes, cookies! This site uses cookies to provide an optimal user experience. This is something we like to communicate honestly. ACCEPT ALL COOKIES Manage cookies On our cookie information page we like to inform you what cookies we use and how you can manage them.