Emissions and energy
management
The Group and its activities are responsible for a significant amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted into the atmosphere. Therefore, this topic is identified as one of the key impact areas to manage. Reducing emissions and increasing energy efficiency is an important part of the Group’s strategy and will be the focus of future annual targets and impact reduction. The management of this topic is also embedded in the Group’s Environmental and Sustainability policies as well as ISO 14001 standards.
Additionally, The Group has committed to SBTi’s Near-term Target to further enhance their commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
Emissions
In this report, Hegelmann Group publishes its estimated (GHG) emissions from its activities in CO2 equivalent. The sources of emissions and the methodologies used to calculate them are identified, including the Scope to which the emission source belongs. The knowledge and methodologies of market-based financial institutions and energy suppliers were used to calculate GHG emissions. The emissions calculation was based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and recommendations. The calculation of emissions includes not only CO2 but also all other greenhouse gases (CO2, NH4, CH4, HFCs) emitted in the activity, converting them to CO2 equivalents using standard factors and naming the final total number as CO2-eq.
These comprehensive emission measurements now serve as the baseline year due to its improved data accuracy compared to 2023. As a result, Lithuanian companies have developed a Sustainability Strategy with five-year targets set for 2030.
Additionally, the Central Division achieved a 0.86% reduction in the ‘Empty kilometres’ key performance indicator (KPI), reducing empty mileage by 610,923 kilometres – demonstrating our commitment to operational efficiency and lower environmental impact through optimised fleet utilisation. The division also completed the ISO re-certification audit, obtaining ISO 14001 certification. Furthermore, a Power BI dashboard was developed to calculate emissions for each order, allowing us to provide customers with detailed emission data.
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Energy consumption within the group
Energy intensity ratio
Effective fleet management
and air quality
Effective fleet management is key to both improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions. The Group is guided by Environmental and Sustainability policies in their daily operations followed by the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental standard to further ensure the management of the relevant specific processes. Further management systems and procedures include ISO 45001, IFS Certification, and Sand QAS Attestation.
The Group performs rigorous vehicle maintenance and driver training programs to ensure that the negative effect on the environment is minimal. This includes:
Each year, targets are set to reduce air pollution, including how many drivers are trained to drive economically. During the reporting period, 485 drivers were trained.
Hegelmann Group is also in the process of introducing fuel efficiency programs to further improve air quality as well as training materials for both drivers and dispensers to ensure high levels of safety.
During the reporting period, the Group has made several steps towards improving efficiency within its operations, which in turn leads to reduced carbon emissions and improved air quality:
> 10 new Talson refrigerators and 81 Kögel tunic trailers, 6 Parcisa, ADR tankers, and 26 Kässbohrer and Lohr autotransporters have been purchased.
> 4 Mercedes-Benz trucks (LKW 7.5 t) have been purchased.
> 207 MAN trucks have been purchased.
> 15 additional Mercedes-Benz trucks have been purchased.
The Group’s dedicated efforts in effective fleet management resulted in a noteworthy 0,86% reduction in the ‘Empty KM’ key performance indicator (KPI), amounting to a decrease of 610.923 kilometres. This KPI measures the distance travelled without goods, reflecting the Group’s commitment to optimising operational efficiency and minimising environmental impact by maximising the utilisation of fleet resources.
In 2024, Hegelmann Group continued to renew its transport fleet, directly impacting CO2e emissions and air quality. In 2025, the Group plans to continue eco-driving training of employees. For more, see Chapter Emissions.
By 2035, the Group plans to have 45% of its fleet consisting of alternative fuel vehicles.
Waste management
The Group aims to ensure the responsible management of all waste associated with its operations, continuously increase recycling and ensure responsible resource management. The Company’s approach to waste reduction is defined explicitly in the Hegelmann Group’s Environmental Policy.
To successfully manage this topic, the Group has implemented an Environmental Management System in accordance with LST EN ISO 14001:2015. Waste reduction targets are set each year, describing the proportion of waste sorted to be achieved.
In 2024, the Group has initiated a couple of activities related to external waste management and recycling to encourage both employee education and action in the local communities:
The river cleanup initiative (Poland)
Colleagues participated in an event where waste was collected from the Warta river and surrounding areas of Częstochowa and Poznań, with 45 participants actively contributing to cleaner waterways.
Internal sustainable cooking competition (Poland)
Aiming to promote reducing food waste and creatively utilising available ingredients, this competition saw 9 participants engage in sustainable cooking practices.
Green team challenge (Poland)
An internal competition designed to raise environmental awareness and promote eco-friendly habits within the company. This initiative, spanning four stages over eight months, encouraged employees to implement actions that reduce energy and water consumption. A total of 1,200 employees across Poland participated in the challenge.
Scandinavian therapy garden (Kyiv, Ukraine)
The Hegelmann Team in Kyiv contributed to the creation of Ukraine’s first Scandinavian Therapy Garden, a project led by Danish city planner Mikael Colville-Andersen to support mental health and PTSD recovery. As volunteers, 10 team members helped clean and prepare the garden area by collecting and sorting waste, setting the foundation for its transformation into a healing space.
During the reporting period, overall, 1484 Group employees took part in waste reduction-related activities.
In 2025, the Group plans to further improve the efficiency of the waste sorting and recycling ratio within a company through the installation of more waste sorting points and related staff training. The Hegelmann Group Waste Management Project is currently in progress to reorganise the internal system and centralise the collection of necessary relevant information.
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