Hermes, operator of the largest 2C parcel shop network in Europe, announces the publication of its 2015 sustainability report, Networked Action. Published biennially, this year’s report reviews the Hermes Group's business, social and ecological achievements within the context of global trade in 2013 and 2014, and its ongoing initiatives. This is the logistics and retailing services provider's second progress report on sustainability, significantly expanding on its 2013 report. With the inclusion of Hermes UK (HUK) and Hermes-OTTO International, and the active involvement of key stakeholders in the Hermes Group’s sustainable strategies, the 2015 report meets the Level B Sustainability Reporting Standards set forth by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) for the first time.
Since its establishment in 1986, Hermes has continually expanded on its corporate commitment to sustainability – a pivotal reason for its long-term success in all aspects of social responsibility. In Networked Action, Hermes shares an overall positive trend in sustainable activities across its retail supply chain. Throughout the report, Hermes provides transparent insight into the challenges facing the company as a key services provider in the global e-commerce industry.
Frank Rausch, CEO of Hermes Logistik Gruppe Deutschland (HLGD) and Hermes Transport Logistics (HTL), said, “We are aware that economic growth in the context of our global expansion goes hand in hand with an increase in corporate responsibility. Given our active and leading role on the complex issue of sustainability, this also entails transparent reporting on our activities and their consequences for both the environment and society. These measures enable us to meet the rising demand for sustainable action by our various stakeholders in the best possible way."
The 40-page report complies with the guidelines provided by the GRI, an international independent organization that helps businesses, governments and other organizations understand and communicate the impact of business on critical sustainability issues. GRI produces one of the world's most widely used standards for sustainability reporting – a three-tier, ABC application level. In successfully meeting GRI Level B Standards, the report details targeted sections on “Management & Dialogue,” “Service & Clients,” “Climate & Environment” and “Work & Life.”
The reporting Hermes companies, which together account for 96.4% of the Hermes Group’s revenue, present projects, initiatives and selected key data that illustrate their achievements and goals, including:
Further information and access to the Hermes 2015 Sustainability Report