Business Chief Europe Magazine July 2019 | Page 162

PANALPINA
Panalpina ( Philippines ) supporting underprivileged children
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Panalpina has incorporated recycling into its sustainability transformation strategy , ensuring it recycles as many waste materials as possible , as well as sourcing new materials from recycled products . The company aims to use as many recycled products in its day-today operations as possible – including using 100 % recycled plastic from Dubai for its polo shirts . The business has also partnered with the Canadian firm Shred-it to sustainably dispose of its wastepaper . The business ensures as much of its cardboard and plastic waste is segregated and sold to recycling companies as possible to reduce the amount of waste going into landfill . Between 2013 and 2018 , Panalpina used 38 % less paper in its operations , as well as 28 % less water despite its employee figure remaining constant .
The company ’ s sustainability operations span across biodiesel trucks , LED lighting , tree planting , recycling , water conservation , the introduction of electric vehicles and less air travel . The scope of Panalpina ’ s dedication to helping the environment and meeting
JULY 2019