Sustainability

Without transportation and logistics, global trade would come to a halt. In turn, that would mean no more construction, no more full stocked shelves at the grocery store and no more crucial infrastructure being built. That is a world few would wish to see.

At the same time, the impact on the climate being made each day from the global transportation and logistics sector cannot be swept under the rug. At Begoma, we are convinced that transportation and logistics can be done in ways that are more friendly to the climate and our environment – without hindering crucial supply chains.

This is how we want to operate.

Becoming a part of the solution

Let’s face it. The transportation and logistics sector has for a long time been part of the problem when it comes to climate change. Constituting around a fourth of the global CO2 emissions each year, the entire sector has a long way to go before the total climate impact has decreased to desirable levels.

As a part of the problem, Begoma has a steadfast aim to become a part of the solution.

We cannot change the world, nor the whole transportation and logistics sector. We are also dependent on technical advancements and investments in infrastructure to be able to make an even bigger positive difference. That does not mean that we can sit idly by and wait for better days.

To become a part of the solution we must be proactive and make adjustments, both big and small, where we can. We will always strive to find ways to better the climate impact from our transportation and logistics services. This is the Begoma promise we make to our customers and partners.

Begoma and “Agenda 2030”

The global goals for 2030 are commonly referred to as “Agenda 2030” or “the Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs). The initiative was adopted by world leaders at the United Nations in September 2015.

Agenda 2030 is regarded as the most ambitious plan for sustainable development ever adopted globally. All countries have committed to achieving these goals by 2030, which entails a collective responsibility to create a more equitable, sustainable, and better world.

Begoma is currently taking on the comprehensive task of identifying the goals that pertain to our operations and aligning our business model to better fit these goals. This is a big challenge, which we are happy to take on. We are committed to improving our practices in ways that will systematically lead to an improved climate impact for both us and each customer that chooses to work with us.

How does Begoma work with sustainability right now?

We are currently working in several different ways to lower the climate impact of our transport and logistics services. This includes aspects such as mapping out our main sustainability strategy to putting emphasis on the climate impact generated from different modes of transportation and taking on an advisory role towards our customers, guiding them to more sustainable choices.

Mapping out our sustainability strategy. We are currently working on mapping out our own strategy regarding sustainability. The result of this work is projected to be presented during 2025.

Expertise in rail freight and intermodal. With specific expertise in the more sustainable modes of transportation, such as rail and intermodal, we can customize solutions for our customers that result in a lower climate impact than the alternatives.

Transparency regarding climate data. Each month we provide our customers with a detailed overview of the climate emissions from each transport taken through Begoma. This data both help our customers make more informed decisions and is necessary for regulatory reporting purposes.

Advisory role for our customers. Combining our expertise and the collection of detailed climate data we take on an advisory role towards our customers. In the end, the mode of transportation is up to them – but we make informed recommendations, based on which solutions that will have the lowest possible climate impact.