Rapid grocer Gorillas said today it had compensated for all emissions under its direct control that it has generated since its launch in May 2020.
Nearly 5,000 tonnes of CO2 generated by refrigerants, electricity, heating and cooling of warehouses and offices had been “saved” the company said, offset through the support of three accredited projects in Congo, Bulgaria and the US.
The compensated CO2 – offsetting Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions – is the equivalent of 30,908 flights from Berlin to Paris.
The quick commerce brand said the action “sets a sustainability benchmark for the European instant on-demand delivery industry”.
The company’s ambition is to achieve a full net zero emission target across all business areas. Its near-term plan is to cut greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations, with its warehouses and offices to be gradually converted to renewable energy sources worldwide.
To date, Gorillas uses 52% green electricity worldwide and green energy sources already account for two-thirds of warehouses’ energy consumption in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK. In Denmark, the company operates entirely with green energy supply.
In addition to existing contracts with power suppliers, further agreements are planned to achieve 100% green electricity by spring next year.
The company is also piloting a number of initiatives like reducing packaging waste with suppliers such as Vytal offering fully circular solutions for ready to eat meals, lowering emissions from business travel by implementing sustainable travel policies, and working with procurement to ensure suppliers are aligned with Gorillas’ sustainability ambitions.
“Carbon neutrality is one part of our long-term environmental and social sustainability efforts,” said Dr Alexander Brunst, Gorillas global VP sustainability, public affairs and CSR. “To leverage our impact, we are currently developing a comprehensive ESG strategy and roadmap that will additionally focus on diversity, equity and inclusion for our employees as well as our local communities and neighbourhoods. In terms of environmental stewardship, waste management will play an integral role next to our carbon neutrality goals.”
Gorillas founder and CEO Kağan Sümer said the company was “doubling down” on its environmental strategy.
“We have already achieved an important milestone,” he said. “And we will continue to set ourselves ambitious goals and push the boundaries of becoming a better company every day.”
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