Our People Put Sustainability into Action
Sustainability 2 June 2025
Sustainability isn’t a buzzword—it’s a commitment that pulses through every layer of our organisation, driven by the people who bring it to life. Take Annika Oruaas from DPD Estonia, Head of HR and ESG, who sees her role as a unique vantage point for weaving together social, environmental and societal threads. Her team and she are the architects of a sustainable corporate culture, raising awareness about critical issues, championing transparent communication and prioritising well-being, safety and mental health. By fostering education and development, together they ensure that sustainability starts with the human element—empowering the workforce to make a lasting difference.
This people-first philosophy naturally extends to innovative tools that amplify our impact. Antoine Couhier, Head of IT Operations and Support at Geopost, embodies this spirit. For the past four years, he’s led the development of our “Carbon Calculator” alongside our sustainability team—a project of which he is proud, as it allows our clients to track the carbon footprint of their parcels in real time as they move through our network. Antoine’s motivation is a testament to how seriously we take sustainability where ambition transforms into measurable action. Beyond his day job, Antoine facilitates Climate Fresks. These sessions guide colleagues through the complexities of climate change and spark ideas for solutions, proving education is a powerful catalyst for progress.
Less complex but ever so cutting-edge, our technological strides continue to shine brightly in Italy where Roberto Pregno, Chief Customer Solutions, Sustainability, H&S and Certifications Officer spearheads BRT’s fleet electrification efforts. Since 2020, this initiative has been a cornerstone of our sustainability strategy, aligning with Geopost’s bold decarbonisation vision. By the end of 2024, BRT had installed 1,200 charging points across 143 depots—405 in that year alone—powering over 900 electric vans. This leap forward owes much to strong teamwork, key partnerships and significant investment. Even with challenges on the horizon, Roberto’s determination underscores our resolve: electrification isn’t just a trend—it’s the future backbone of sustainable transport, and we’re all in.
