Luxembourg logistics companies will be invited to participate in CO2 reduction projects with the launch of the second edition of the 'LEAN and GREEN' label of Cluster for Logistics (C4L).

C4L launched the 'LEAN and GREEN' label in 2014 under the leadership of the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure, as a means of encouraging companies to reduce CO2 emissions in their logistics activities. However, the programme is not limited to logistics companies, but also for production businesses which require transportation and storage from third parties.

If a Luxembourg-based participant demonstrates through an action plan the ability to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% within a maximum five years, the participating company then receives the 'LEAN and GREEN' label for Luxembourg. In Europe, more than 400 businesses have participated in the programme which was first launched in 2009, and in May 2015 Arthur Welter, CFL multimodal, LuxairCargo and Post were rewarded with the label at the inaugural edition. These projects culminated in a total reduction of 10,000 tonnes of CO2 across the four companies.

The CO2 consumption can be influenced in a variety of ways, including through new engines, ecological tyres, aerodynamic ailerons or alternative fuels. Depending on activities, storage and operations, such projects can amass serious reductions in emissions, with subcontractors and logistics partners also potential collaborators in the initiative.

If the plan, using unprecedented measures for ambitious ecological gain, is accepted by the independent auditors reviewing it, the group concerned may then use the 'LEAN and GREEN' logo on its facilities, trucks, websites, letterheads and other company paraphernalia. After the five-year period has passed, when the objectives are met, the company receives another label.

A general information session for potential subscribers will be held at 10:00 on Tuesday 17 November 2015 at the Chambre de Commerce. The first workshop will be held in mid-December and the awards will be presented in 2016 at an event jointly organised with the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure. To register, contact info@clusterforlogistics.lu or visit www.c4l.lu.

 

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