CSR at Manutan: Enterprising for a better world

Manutan has set itself an objective: To enterprise for a better world. Sustainability, fairness and responsibility are the key words to bring this vision to life through ambitious actions.

 

1. Committing to a more sustainable planet

Manutan works with its partners, ensuring that the decisions made today contribute to protecting the planet rather than depleting its resources.

• Optimisation of logistics flows and loadings: Using suitable packaging to avoid waste and minimising unnecessary transport to reduce the carbon footprint.
• Innovative investments: Converting the fleet to electric vehicles in the Netherlands for employee travel.

2. Fostering a fairer society

The goal is to motivate stakeholders and support them in building a better world for all.

• “Leaders of Tomorrow”: Training programmes to strengthen team skills and foster innovation.
• Local actions: All subsidiaries take part in events such as Earth Day with community clean-ups.

3. Offering a more sustainable model

To reconcile ethics and economics, Manutan is implementing new ways of working as part of a more virtuous development of its activities.

• Distinctions: EcoVadis Gold Medal for the French subsidiary, recognising its efforts in CSR and sustainable procurement.
• Circular economy: Rental and sales service for second-hand handling and storage equipment (Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany).

Creating value

• For our employees: Empowering them to be agents of change and work according to their values.
• For our customers: Providing them with safe and responsible products, while supporting them in their procurement.
• For our partners: Advising them and promoting their commitments.