Schleich, one of the largest toy manufacturers in Germany, has decided to neutralise its entire seafreight CO2 footprint with the help of global forwarder Kuehne+Nagel (K+N).
Schleich chief executive Dirk Engehausen said: “The decisive factor was K+N’s Net Zero Carbon programme, which sets new standards with CO2 neutral logistics. We are pleased about this cooperation set on common values for the environment and people.”
As part of its Net Zero Carbon programme, K+N offers Schleich a complete solution for CO2 neutralisation. By choosing particularly climate-friendly seafreight connections and compensating the remaining emissions with CO2 certificates, the seafreight of the German toy manufacturer is shipped in a climate-neutral way.
K+N takes care of the entire process and ensures smooth coordination with the rest of the supply chain.
With Net Zero Carbon, K+N not only supports customers on their way to climate neutrality; the company has also set ambitious climate targets for itself.
By the end of 2020, the company’s own CO2 emissions (Scopes 1 and 2 of the greenhouse gas protocol) will be neutral; by 2030, this will be extended to all transport by suppliers such as airlines, shipping lines and haulage companies (Scope 3).
Otto Schacht, Member of the Management Board of K+N International, responsible for Sea Logistics, commented: “Our new partnership with Schleich shows that K+N has its finger on the pulse with its Net Zero Carbon programme.
“Our ability to offer Schleich a coordinated package for the CO2 neutral handling of sea freight was decisive. We are pleased to actively support Schleich in their ambitious climate goals.”
