Our goal: Becoming one of the most sustainable logistics providers by 2027
By 2027, we will be one of the most sustainable logistics options on the market.
This strategic decision will impact not only our core operations and services but also significantly reduce the environmental impact of our logistics operations.
Read our Sustainability Report, which we share with Greencarrier Group.
Shipping made fossil free
Do you want to reduce the carbon footprint of your shipments? Then we have a solution. By switching to renewable fuels on your next booking with Hecksher, you can cut fossil emissions by up to 100 %.
This is how it works
When you choose maritime biofuel insets we replace the conventional fuel needed for the transport with biomethane (LBG). The biomethane is not always used in the specific ship transporting your goods. Instead, it is bunkered onto several ships according to the mass balance principle. When choosing maritime biofuel insets for your shipment, we issue a certificate for the CO2 reduction achieved through the fuel switch.
Ready to reduce your emissions? Join us in a shift to a more sustainable shipping
industry!
Order your shipping emissions report
At Hecksher we track emissions from our transports and offer emission reports to you as a customer. The emissions are calculated using EcoTransit, a methodology compliant with GLEC (Global Logistics Emission Council framework) and ISO14083. As a result, our emission reports cover CO2 equivalents, and air pollutants such as SOx and NOx. Our commitment to transparency and sustainability helps us and our customers make informed decisions for a better future.
Contact us if you wish to receive your CO2 emission report.
Climate efficiency in logistics
We encourage you, as a customer, to always consider the most sustainable alternative for your shipment. The example below compares common modes of transport. For the same type of freight, sea freight stands out as the most environmentally friendly option, as it produces the lowest average emissions. (Note that sea freight might not be the most suitable for all type of shipments.)
*Comparison between mode of transport for and average TEU (10 tonnes) over a distance of 20.000 km (East Asia to North-western Europe).
Source: OECD ITF; ICS; MIT Climate Portal
How are we doing?
Reduce our emissions
CO2 emissions for the group
More information
CO2 emissions refer to the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere which is measured by thousands tons (kt).
The data covers the logistics operations of Hecksher.
Updated: 2023-12-31
Reduce our emissions
CO2 emissions for the group
More information
CO2 emissions refer to the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere which is measured by thousands tons (kt).
>99% is derived from scope 3 emissions within Greencarrier group operations.
Greencarrier Consolidators are excluded because there is no data currently available.
Updated: 2023-12-31
Social responsibility: Partnering for a sustainable impact
As a part of the Greencarrier group, our corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are coordinated through the Greencarrier Spirit Fund.
Through the Greencarrier Spirit Fund, we have a proud history of taking social responsibility in our local communities. Every year, we allocate 1% of the group’s profits to various CSR-related projects. Our colleagues are then able to apply to the fund with a project or an organisation, that they think could use the help of Greencarrier. This allows us to maintain committed employees as well as diversify our CSR projects. We also allocate parts of the funds for partnerships, as we strive for long-term commitments.
Key partnership
At Hecksher, the Sweden-based social enterprise Solvatten has been a key partner since 2018. Solvatten is a Swedish organization committed to providing safe and clean water to families in developing countries through a portable water treatment and heating system. Since 2024, Hecksher has been Solvatten’s exclusive logistics partner. Read more about Solvatten.
Sustainability report
Sustainability
report 2023
Sustainability
report 2022
ISO certification
Hecksher is an ISO 9001 and 14001 certified company in Sweden, where we have our headquarters. During 2024, work is being conducted to further certify all Hecksher sites (Norway, Finland and Denmark).
Do you want to know more about our sustainability work?
Patrik Westræus
Head of Sustainability
Phone: +46 (0) 70 412 72 63
E-mail: patrik.westraeus@greencarrier.com