Sustainability certification based on international standards: EcoVadis has rewarded GLS with the Silver rating for its commitment to corporate social responsibility.
GLS Group awarded EcoVadis Silver rating
Sustainability certification based on international standards: EcoVadis has rewarded GLS with the Silver rating for its commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Transparency for GLS customers in respect of sustainability activities. To achieve this goal GLS took part in the independent EcoVadis certification programme for the second time in a row, achieving a Silver rating in August 2018.
Compared with the previous year, the Group improved its performance in all four categories, thus moving up from Bronze to Silver. As a result, the parcel company is amongst the top 21 per cent in the logistics sector – and even amongst the top 18 per cent when it comes to environmental issues. GLS comes in the top 12 per cent of all companies evaluated by EcoVadis.
Sustainability put to the test
EcoVadis evaluates a company’s sustainability management on the basis of 21 criteria across the four themes of environment, social, ethics and sustainable procurement. The criteria have been assigned different weightings in the final result. The evaluation is based on international standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative and the UN Global Compact.
When conducting its analysis, EcoVadis attaches equal importance to the strategy, actions and results of the management system across all four themes. The analysis also gives GLS an opportunity to perform targeted validation of its sustainability measures and improve them on an ongoing basis.
GLS extends international returns service
The parcel service provider GLS expands the international returns shipment over the GLS ParcelShops by further four countries.
GLS extends international returns service
Uncomplicated international returns shipment with the GLS ParcelShops
Available across borders in thirteen countries
Convenient returns management for private recipients
The ShopReturnService was previously available across borders for the countries Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Austria, the Netherlands, Hungary and Poland. From now on, GLS customers can book this service additionally for the countries Great Britain, Slovakia, Spain and the Czech Republic. By the end of the current calendar year, France, Finland and Slovenia will also be connected, so that full European coverage will be nearly achieved. The online portal, which was launched in July this year specifically for this service, can be individually configured and branded by GLS customers, as well as easily and comfortably linked to their own website by using an interface.
"Our returns solutions are ideal for the international e-commerce business.Customers who have tailored their online offering to different destinations can use the GLS returns portal and our ParcelShop network to offer their recipients efficient, cross-border returns shipment. Cross-border returns have not yet become the standard in online retailing, although a convenient and simple reverse logistics process can have a significant impact on online shoppers' purchasing decisions."
Useful also for the private recipient
Private recipients can easily generate their own return labels, then submit free of charge the returns to any GLS ParcelShop of their choice and easily and comfortably return items ordered abroad. GLS returns management is therefore fast and consumer-friendly.
James Rietkerk steps down as GLS Group CEO
With effect from 25 June James Rietkerk has stepped down as GLS Chief Executive Officer of the GLS Group.
James Rietkerk steps down as GLS Group CEO
With effect from 25 June James Rietkerk has stepped down as GLS Chief Executive Officer of the GLS Group. James Rietkerk has served as GLS Chief Executive Officer since June 2018, prior to that he was GLS Group Chief Financial Officer since April 2001.
Keith Williams, Chair, Royal Mail plc, said: “James has made a significant contribution to Royal Mail over his 19 years with us. He has been instrumental in growing and building GLS into the business that it is today. He leaves GLS in excellent shape having delivered record results in 2019/20 and a strong start to 2020/21. On behalf of the Board, I would like to extend my thanks to James and wish him well in the future.”
James Rietkerk, GLS CEO, commented: “It has been a privilege to have been part of the team that has built GLS over the past 19 years. The business is well positioned to meet the challenges that the future holds and I look forward to seeing it continue its development.”
Martin Seidenberg appointed CEO of GLS Group
With immediate effect, Martin Seidenberg is appointed CEO of the GLS Group.
Martin Seidenberg appointed CEO of GLS Group
Martin Seidenberg is the new CEO of the international GLS Group
Dr. Karl Pfaff takes over as Managing Director GLS Germany
With immediate effect, Martin Seidenberg is appointed CEO of the GLS Group. The native German has more than 20 years’ experience in logistics.
Martin Seidenberg joined the Management Board of GLS Germany GmbH & Co OHG at the beginning of 2015 and took over as its Chairman. Under his leadership, the largest national company of the GLS Group was able to strengthen its long-term position in the German parcel market and grow continuously. Before joining GLS, Martin Seidenberg worked for Deutsche Post DHL for many years. In addition to positions in Europe and Asia-Pacific, he was CEO of the DACH region at DHL Supply Chain prior to joining GLS.
Dr. Karl Pfaff takes over as Chairman of the GLS Germany Management Board with immediate effect. Karl Pfaff began his career at GLS in 2014 as Director Strategic Development. Later he took over the responsibility for Sales Development and since 2018 he has been in charge of Region North. Before joining GLS, Karl Pfaff worked for several years at the business consultancy Bain & Company and Lufthansa Group.
Estafeta becomes GLS partner in Mexico.
The GLS Group has expanded its commitment on the American continent with a new partnership. From June 2019, Estafeta will deliver GLS consignments in Mexico and, in a second step, will feed parcels for Europe and North America into the GLS network.
Estafeta becomes GLS partner in Mexico.
The GLS Group has expanded its commitment on the American continent with a new partnership. From June 2019, Estafeta will deliver GLS consignments in Mexico and, in a second step, will feed parcels for Europe and North America into the GLS network.
Estafeta is the second-largest logistics, courier and parcel service provider in Mexico and covers the fifth-largest country in the Americas with an extensive network and over 6,500 employees. The company’s infrastructure includes three hubs and 57 depots. Six airplanes and 3,600 vehicles are deployed for transportation and delivery.
GLS customers in Europe and North America will benefit from the connection to the modern and high-performance network in Mexico, that complements the existing operation in the US and Canada. With North America and Europe, GLS connects the world’s biggest trade regions.
FlexDeliveryService now connects 21 countries
Italy, Portugal, Finland and Bulgaria have recently been added to the international FlexDeliveryService. The number of countries connected across borders via the service thus rises to 21.
FlexDeliveryService now connects 21 countries
International e-commerce simplified further
Italy, Portugal, Finland and Bulgaria have recently been added to the international FlexDeliveryService. The number of countries connected across borders via the service thus rises to 21.
Web shops and their customers, in particular, benefit from the international connection via the service, as delivery according to the recipient’s choice rounds off a shopping experience abroad. No matter in which of the affiliated countries online shoppers order goods – GLS will inform them about the delivery in their native language.
Delivery according to choice
Depending on the country in question, recipients will then have various options to manage the time and location of their delivery. GLS or the network partner in the country adapts flexibly to the needs of recipients. This includes, for example, parcel delivery on a desired day, forwarding to a different address or the delivery to a selected ParcelShop.
A pan-European service
In addition to the 21 countries connected in all directions, the FlexDeliveryService has already been set up for export parcels to Greece. GLS is preparing to connect further countries.
