DB Schenker in Australia wins “Best Green Initiative 2011” Award from Logistics Magazine

by Press Release on 2011-09-22

Sydney, September 22, 2011)  DB Schenker convinced the judging panel of the Mercury Awards (Logistics Magazine) with the number of combined environmental initiatives implemented in recent years. As winner of the “Highly commended Best green initiative 2010” and runner up to Coca-Cola Amatil, DB Schenker has successfully scored the highest number of points to win the award and positions itself as a green logistics provider.

DB Schenker in Australia have recognized their responsibility and implemented a number of initiatives to provide green logistics services to their customers. In May 2011 DB Schenker globally launched the new product suite “Eco Solutions” helping customers to reduce their CO2 footprint across all modes of transport. The continuously improved free emissions calculator EcoTransIT is available on-line to assist analysing and calculating emissions in worldwide transportation.

DB Schenker stands for the transportation and logistics activities of Deutsche Bahn (DB), the German Railways. The logistics division of DB is the world’s second largest transportation and logistics service provider based on sales and performance. Deutsche Bahn has globally already reduced their CO2 emissions by 38% between 1990 and 2006 and has set itself the target to further reduce their emissions by 20% by 2020 for the global group.

All Australian and New Zealand facilities are ISO 14001 certified and the Environmental Management System sets specific targets for each site to reduce energy and water consumption, implement a sound waste management and handling system, create efficiencies in truck movements or where possible even shifting consignments completely from road to rail freight. Schenker Australia Pty Ltd also participates in the NSW Government program “Sustainability Advantage” to actively minimise its footprint and implement resource efficient solutions in its offices and warehouses.

DB Schenker’s green terminal office fit-out in Melbourne has been awarded with a 4 star green star rating, and the sites waste management and recycling program has reduced waste to landfill significantly. The facility boasts a 450,000 litre rainwater tank for irrigation and toilets and solar panels.

In NSW, DB Schenker has strategically positioned itself opposite the intermodal hub in Yennora and containers can be delivered from Port Botany directly via rail freight to the logistics centre. This has reduced the number of trucks operated by Schenker Australia Pty Ltd on Sydney’s already congested roads.