• Geopost has been working for some time to make carbon emissions in the supply chain more transparent 

• They offer innovative services that meet their customers needs 

• After a testing phase, Geopost and a group of key customers have successfully tried the new Carbon Calculator, which measures carbon emissions from their deliveries accurately and in real-time 

• Geopost's Carbon Calculator, certified by the Smart Freight Centre, is an important step in reporting emissions. It gives senders a detailed view of their carbon footprint so they can track and report their emissions 

• The Carbon Calculator is now available for all SEUR customers in Spain 

Geopost, the group that SEUR is part of, has been testing its new Carbon Calculator with a group of key clients. This digital tool helps manage and reduce carbon emissions for its customers. It’s now available to SEUR users through SEUR Pro and works for both national and international shipments. 

High customer expectations on sustainability 

Climate change affects everyone. For both brands and end consumers, sustainability and transparency in the entire supply chain are becoming more important. According to Geopost’s “European e-shoppers” study, consumers are paying more attention than ever to how their purchases affect local communities and the environment. In fact, 64% of regular online shoppers would switch websites to find a more sustainable delivery option. 

At the same time, the study shows that many online shoppers believe that brands and companies are responsible for sustainability. For this reason, businesses need to measure their carbon emissions across their entire transport network to reduce them where needed. They also need to give reliable and clear information to their consumers. 

With the goal of becoming the global leader in sustainable deliveries, Geopost has developed this new tool with support from its Sustainability, Operations, and IT teams to help measure and report carbon emissions in the sector. 

The Carbon Calculator: a helpful tool for making sustainable decisions 

Designed for customers and in collaboration with them, this powerful tool helps companies reduce their carbon emissions by allowing them to track their emissions month by month and reduce them over time. The Carbon Calculator launched by SEUR with Geopost’s support provides a unique service for companies that want to track their CO2e emissions from shipments. It uses the data from each package scan as it moves through the network, helping companies calculate their indirect Scope 3 carbon emissions more accurately. 

This system follows international carbon accounting standards, especially the GLEC Framework (Global Logistics Emissions Council Framework), and has been officially accredited by the Smart Freight Centre. This accreditation allows it to generate data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in transport and logistics. The GLEC Framework is a globally recognized standard for calculating and reporting carbon footprints in the transport and logistics industry. 

The Carbon Calculator is already available in 21 Business Units (Chronopost, DPD UK, DPD France, DPD Portugal, DPD Belgium, DPD Poland, DPD Estonia, DPD Latvia, DPD Croatia, DPD Slovenia, DPD Switzerland, BRT, DPD Belux, DPD Czech Republic, DPD Germany, DPD Hungary, DPD Ireland, DPD Lithuania, DPD Netherlands, DPD Slovakia, and SEUR). 

Jean-Claude Sonet, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability at Geopost, said: 

“At Geopost, we’ve been showing since 2012 that innovation can drive sustainability, always improving the way we measure and report our carbon emissions for the benefit of our customers. I strongly believe our Carbon Calculator is a clear example of this. It’s a pioneering tool that aligns with international carbon accounting standards and helps companies get accurate, regular reports on their CO2 emissions while encouraging them to make more sustainable decisions in the long run. We’re very grateful for the support of our key customers on this project.”

Sustainability at the heart of the company’s strategy 

As Europe’s largest parcel delivery network, the company has grown quickly and strongly in recent years. Since 2012, Geopost has taken real steps to improve its network’s environmental impact. Since 2012, Geopost has taken concrete steps to improve the environmental performance of its network.

In February 2023, Geopost’s carbon neutrality goals for 2040 were officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C by accelerating its plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: drastically reducing its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 43% by 2030 and by 90% by 2040, based on 2020 levels. 

In September 2022, Geopost also announced it was a founding member of the EV100+ initiative by the Climate Group, committing to make sure that all its fleet vehicles over 7.5 tons will have zero tailpipe emissions by 2040. 

Glossary 

Scope 1, 2, and 3 

• Scope 1:  Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company. 

• Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the energy the company buys. 

• Scope 3: All other indirect emissions (except Scope 2) that happen along the value chain. 

 
(Source: GHG Protocol) 

GLEC Framework 

Comparing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across different types of transport is often complex and inconsistent. To solve this problem, the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) created the GLEC Framework, the only globally recognized method for calculating and reporting carbon footprints in the multimodal supply chain. This method can be used by shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers, and is designed to help with decision-making and reducing emissions. It’s aligned with: 

• The GHG Protocol 

• The UN’s Global Green Transport Action Plan 

• CDP reporting requirements 

(Source: Smart Freight Centre) 

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About SEUR 

Nuestros 80 años de historia nos han permitido ser pioneros en el transporte urgente en España y liderar el sector con tres grandes ejes de negocio: internacional, comercio electrónico y el servicio de frío enfocado a la alimentación online. 

With 80 years of history, SEUR has been a pioneer in urgent transport in Spain. Thanks to its 10,000 professionals and 6,500 vehicles, SEUR serves businesses of all sizes and sectors. As part of Geopost, one of the largest global express transport networks, SEUR makes deliveries worldwide. 

SEUR constantly invests in innovation and infrastructure to stay closer to its customers, offering solutions like Predict, an interactive system for scheduling deliveries, or SEUR Now, for super-urgent deliveries in one or two hours. The company is also committed to sustainable logistics with eco-friendly vehicles, urban hubs, and a Pickup network with over 9,500 stores and lockers. 

For more information: 

https://twitter.com/SEUR 

http://www.linkedin.com/company/SEUR 

https://www.instagram.com/seur.es/ 

• DPD invests in the promotion of ecosystem services by planting 3,100 trees and shrubs in Leiria National Forest. 
• Initiative reinforces DPD’s commitment to sustainability and aims to promote decisions that positively impact the community and the planet. 

DPD Portugal, the leading company in the domestic express transport market, has established a partnership with ZERO – Associação Sistema Terrestre Sustentável – with the launch of a habitat recovery project of priority conservation in the Mata Nacional de Leiria.  

The initiative, already underway, includes the planting of 3,100 native trees and shrubs, such as juniper, mastic tree and hedgehog. 

With this investment, DPD Portugal intends to directly contribute to the valorization of ecosystem services – that is, the multiple benefits that nature provides to society and that are often not properly accounted for: from climate regulation to biodiversity preservation, including water retention, protection against erosion or cultural enjoyment of natural spaces. 

DPD Portugal’s investment in the Leiria National Forest during the 2024-2025 planting season immediately began to provide ecosystem services for society as a whole. Furthermore, after 12 years, the amount invested by DPD Portugal will already be generating positive value in relation to the investment made and, in subsequent years, the value of the services provided to society could represent 4 to 9 times* the amount invested. 

* based on data from the European Commission, it is estimated that ecosystem services associated with forests have a return value of €2,072/hectare per year. 

Francisco Ferreira, Chairman of the Board of ZERO, states:

“It is very important that companies unequivocally implement their climate neutrality plans, especially those that are intrinsically linked to the transport sector - the transport sector is the main consumer of energy and the main responsible for greenhouse gas emissions in Portugal. Furthermore, it is important not to forget that it is necessary to invest in natural capital, through nature restoration actions, since it is now clear that this is an investment that results in the immediate provision of ecosystem services to society and that the value invested has a return in a few years.”

Rui Nobre, General Manager of Operations at DPD Portugal, says:

“At DPD Portugal we believe that sustainability is not limited to operational efficiency or fleet decarbonization. It is also a commitment to the region and future generations. This partnership with ZERO allows us to take concrete action to preserve ecosystems and enhance natural capital, contributing to an environmental transformation that we want to be lasting and significant.”

Since 2022, Geopost and its subsidiaries have led the way in reducing GHG emissions in parcel deliveries, publicly committing to become Net Zero by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement. We were the first company in our sector to have our short- and long-term targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), to reduce our emissions by 43% by 2030 and 90% by 2040 compared to 2020 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, offsetting any remaining emissions (no more than 10%). To this end, selected solutions must neutralize (or remove from the atmosphere) any remaining GHG emissions through nature-based or technological activities that permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. For example, nature-based solutions include planting new forests and storing carbon captured in the soil, so this project reflects the sustainability vision that DPD Portugal has been consolidating in recent years with the creation of an integrated strategy that combines the decarbonization of operations with active responsibility in environmental regeneration. 

The partnership with ZERO therefore represents another concrete step on the company's path towards net zero, with a real impact on the territory and the community. 

Pickup, a subsidiary of La Poste and France's No. 1 network of pickup points and lockers, today announces a strategic partnership with BUT, the French retail chain specializing in home furnishings. The goal? To install nearly 350 Pickup lockers at BUT stores across France, providing customers with a convenient and accessible parcel collection experience. 

A RESPONSE TO GROWING DEMAND FROM ONLINE SHOPPERS 

As the e-commerce market continues to grow in France—with online sales increasing by 9.6% in 2024 according to the latest annual report from FEVAD—consumer expectations for flexibility and convenience have never been higher. In this context, the partnership between Pickup and BUT is timely. It will allow users to pick up and drop off their Chronopost, Colissimo (and soon DPD) parcels independently and quickly, 24/7, at innovative Pickup lockers powered by solar energy. 

“This partnership with BUT reflects shared values such as accessibility, reliability and quality of service. By joining forces, we are strengthening Pickup's network, while offering a practical solution to BUT's customers, who will be able to combine the purchase of home equipment with the management of their e-commerce parcels, in a single trip”.

Maxime d'Hauteville, CEO of Pickup. 

A NATIONAL ROLLOUT FOR MAXIMUM ACCESSIBILITY 

The rollout of these 350 Pickup lockers is already underway, with 18 stores already equipped and around thirty more installations in the planning phase. The deployment will continue gradually over the coming months at BUT stores across France. 

This large-scale project is part of Pickup’s ongoing growth strategy, further strengthening its presence throughout the country, with 17,000 parcel shops and 4,500 lockers to date. 

These lockers have been designed to make the customer experience as simple and seamless as possible. 

How Does It Work in Practice? 

1. The customer places an order on one of the 90,000 partner e-commerce websites. 

2. When selecting the delivery method, they choose locker delivery. 

3. They then receive their personal login details and a QR code via email or SMS.

4. To collect the parcel, they simply go to the locker, scan the QR code, or enter their login details. 

While BUT already offers a wide range of home equipment products (including furniture, appliances, electronics, image and sound) the brand is now adding another string to its bow with this convenient and accessible parcel pickup service. 

SOLAR-POWERED LOCKERS: INNOVATION AND CONVENIENCE AT THE HEART OF THE PROJECT 

These new lockers, installed exclusively outdoors, are powered by solar panels making their installation faster and more cost-effective, as no connection to the electrical grid is required. This is a new model recently launched by Pickup, designed not only to simplify deployment but also to reduce energy consumption and lower electricity costs for partner retail locations. 

More broadly, La Poste Group, a major player in urban delivery solutions in France and Europe, continues to decarbonize its fleet, expand its national network, and drive innovation in low-emission urban logistics. The rollout of solar lockers by its subsidiary Pickup at BUT stores align with La Poste’s commitment to deliver 100% of parcels using zero- and low-emission solutions in 22 major French cities by the end of 2025. 

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About Pickup 

A subsidiary of La Poste Group through its branch Geopost, Pickup operates the leading network of pickup points and lockers in France, with 17,000 parcel shops and 4,500 lockers. Pickup points are serviced daily by Colissimo, Chronopost, and DPD France. 

The Pickup delivery option is offered by over 90,000 e-commerce retailers, including Vinted, Veepee, Showroomprivé, Sarenza, CDiscount, Zalando, Amazon, Orange, Nespresso, i.run, Sephora, Mango, and Decathlon. 

Through its affiliation with Geopost—the international parcel delivery network of La Poste Group and the No. 1 in Europe—the Pickup network is also present in 30 countries worldwide, with nearly 132,000 points. 

Pickup is headquartered in the Paris region and employs 400 people. 
More information is available on the Pickup website. 

Make-A-Wish UK grant life-changing wishes for thousands of critically ill children between the ages of 3 and 17 years, helping families to create lasting memories they will treasure forever. The charity was founded in 1986 and has since granted over 18,000 wishes. Wishes can range from being a princess or a business owner for the day or meeting a hero, to going on a once-in-a-lifetime family holiday.

As DPD’s nominated staff charity, staff across the UK will be raising funds for Make-A-Wish UK for 12 months through a variety of events and challenges. DPD has pledged to match pound for pound the money raised by staff with the overall target set at £200,000, to support Make-A-Wish UK and help fund 100 additional wishes for the charity.

DPD UK staff will also have the opportunity to get involved by volunteering their time for the charity to help make the wishes become a reality.

Hunter’s Wish:

After three years of severe stomach aches, Hunter, age eight from Cambridgeshire, was diagnosed with a non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

While in hospital, mum Tanya learned about Make-A-Wish:

“Our consultant was the one that said how good having a wish can be and how he deserved it. He filled out all the forms and referred him. Hunter racked his brain as to what to do – that's when we mentioned sleeping with the lions, and he said, ‘Yeah, I ‘d love to do that!’”

On the 2nd of March, the family made their way to Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent and checked into their treehouse lodge which had a panoramic view of a lion enclosure. Hunter was able to experience all that the park had to offer including a tour on the park ranger’s truck, the treehouse’s outdoor bath which had a view of the neighbouring lions and feeling like a VIP riding around on one of the park's buggies.

For Mum and Dad, watching the lions stroll around right outside their lodge was an unforgettable experience. The family frequently talks about Hunter’s wish and how it allowed them to spend quality time together, something they couldn’t do during Hunter’s treatment.

Now post-treatment, Hunter undergoes check-ups every six months and will do so for the next two years.

Hunter’s Mum Tanya commented,

“Most people don’t realise what these children go through. They might see ill children on TV, but when you’re in that ward it's raw. What you see is heartbreaking. They experience so much pain with treatment and surgeries. But a wish gives them a needed lift and a boost - something to look forward to. We experience a lot of financial difficulty still because of Hunter’s diagnosis. So, to have a wish, to do something like that, is amazing.”

Dad Ryan added,

“If it weren't for sponsors and donors like DPD UK we wouldn’t be able to do what we did on Hunter’s wish!”

Jason Suckley, CEO of Make-A-Wish UK, commented,

“We’re delighted to announce this new partnership with DPD  UK today. Wishes have the power to cut through the gruelling daily reality of life for a child with a critical illness, rescuing the magic of childhood and providing a much-needed escape from ongoing treatments, endless hospital stays, and uncertainty. Hunter’s story highlights how much wishes provide healing, joy and the chance to dream big when children need it the most. Children deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness."

“The growing demand for wishes means more families are having to wait for their wish, but for some children, there is no time to wait. It’s thanks to partners like DPD UK, and their invaluable support that ensures more children will receive the life-changing power of a wish. The funds raised by DPD UK and their staff will help us to grant more wishes for families and provide strength during their toughest times. We’re so thankful for their support.”

Elaine Kerr, CEO of DPD UK, commented,

“This is a very special partnership for us. Every year DPD people amaze me with their ability to challenge themselves, organise incredible events and give their time so generously for our nominated charities, but I think everyone is really up for this one. It is impossible to really understand what families go through when a child is critically ill, but all of us can imagine how difficult it must be and how important it is to try and create joy and some incredible memories. To be able to contribute in any way to that is all the motivation we need this year to absolutely smash our target. I’m incredibly grateful to Jason and his team for letting us get involved and I can’t wait to see what DPD people can achieve for Make-A-Wish.”

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About DPD UK

DPD is a member of Geopost, a European leader in parcel delivery and solutions for e-commerce. Part of the La Poste Groupe.

The company operates more than 10,000 vehicles in the UK from 85 locations and delivers over 360 million parcels a year.

DPD UK topped the Money Saving Expert parcel delivery customer satisfaction poll for the ninth time in 2024.

In November 2023 DPD opened London Docklands to deliver all-electric throughout London. Currently, 35% of DPD’s van fleet is all-electric while 95% of the HGV fleet runs on biofuel. The company is on track to be Net Zero by 2040.

Details of all of DPD’s sustainability initiatives can be found on its dedicated sustainability website: https://sustainability.dpd.co.uk/

About Make-A-Wish UK

Right now, over 134,000 children in the UK are eligible for a wish because they are dealing with the gruelling daily reality of life with a critical illness. When it comes to their dreams, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness. Critical illness brings a child’s joy to an abrupt end but Make-A-Wish UK is part of a global movement that grants life-changing wishes that have the power to turn tears into cheers, rescuing the magic of childhood even in their toughest times and providing a lifeline for families to spend precious time together.  

Make-A-Wish UK is a registered charity that was established in the UK in 1986 to create life-changing wishes that revive the childhood that critical illness often takes away. The charity receives no Government funding - registered charity numbers: 295672 in England and Wales, SC037479 in Scotland. To see more wish stories, visit www.make-a-wish.org.uk or follow us on social media at: 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/makeawishuk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/makeawishuk

X: https://x.com/makeawishuk

Designed for an output capacity exceeding 35,000 parcels per hour, the facility was developed with a focus on operational efficiency, technological advancement and environmental responsibility. 

Operational efficiency and flexibility 

The new facility in Swędów addresses the growing market demand for fast, efficient delivery in the e-commerce sector. 

"The implementation of advanced infrastructure, including a unique loop sorter, enables higher parcel throughput in a limited space - creating a new model for operational efficiency. Notably, the HDR facility is specialized in sorting small parcels, primarily for OOH deliveries and cross-docking operations. This new approach to facility design reflects evolving market needs and the necessity to tailor infrastructure to specific shipment profiles. The Swędów facility also complements the functions of our nearby hub in Lućmierz (HLU),"says Rafał Nawłoka, CEO of DPD Poland.

Currently, the facility features three advanced sorting systems supplied by BEUMER Group: a loop sorter with a capacity of over 20,000 parcels per hour and two linear sorters, each handling up to 7,000 parcels per hour. Additional efficiency-enhancing solutions are planned for implementation in 2026. 

Parcels processed at HDR Swędów are transported in jumbo boxes, roll cages, and pallets. The site is equipped with 104 loading bays for line haul transportation (LNH), enabling smooth and effective freight handling. With the ability to process several hundred thousand parcels daily, it is one of the most modern logistics facilities of its kind in Poland. The site covers approximately 56,000 m², including 16,000 m² of warehouse space and 1,400 m² of office space. 

Supporting e-commerce logistics 

The opening of HDR in Swędów strengthens the Łódź region’s position as a key logistics hub in Poland, serving numerous companies in the e-commerce sector. Thanks to its central location and access to major transport routes, the facility will support both domestic and international operations, contributing to greater efficiency in last mile delivery. 

"In developing logistics infrastructure and implementing new technologies, we are always guided by the evolving needs of our customers—both in the short and long term. We have observed a growing trend toward out-of-home deliveries and responded with a dedicated solution: HDR. Its purpose is to streamline the handling of small parcels and ultimately improve the delivery experience for end users. It is worth noting that around 70% of regular online shoppers in Poland prefer OOH delivery, which complements traditional courier-to-door services. That’s why we continue to expand our DPD Pickup network, which now includes more than 32,000 pickup points and parcel lockers" - says Łukasz Zembowicz, Sales and Marketing Director and Board Member at DPD Poland.

A step toward sustainable logistics 

The HDR facility, located within SEGRO Logistics Park Stryków in Swędów, meets the stringent environmental and workplace standards required for BREEAM certification—awarded to buildings that minimize greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption while enhancing user comfort. The building has received a BREEAM New Construction certificate at the “Excellent” level. 

Energy-saving features include zoned LED lighting, maximum use of daylight and an efficient heating system with destratification units, which recover warm air accumulating in upper warehouse areas. The facility is also supported by a 40 kW photovoltaic installation. Biodiversity elements on site include insect hotels, birdhouses, beehives and a wildflower meadow. 

"The opening of the HDR in Swędów is an important step toward more efficient parcel operations and the continued implementation of sustainable practices in logistics. We are proud that this facility meets high standards in both operational and environmental performance, aligned with BREEAM certification. This investment not only helps us respond to market demands but also contributes to setting new standards within the sector" adds Maciej Głowacki, Chief Operating Officer and Management Board Member at DPD Poland.

BREEAM certification is not new to DPD Poland’s portfolio. Other certified facilities include the Zgierz sorting center near Łódź and the Warsaw 4 branch in City Point Targówek. Like the HDR in Swędów, these sites were developed in accordance with sustainable construction practices.  

A comfortable working environment 

In addition to operational and environmental performance, the HDR facility in Swędów also provides modern and comfortable working conditions. Efficient heating, zoned ventilation, and a professional air humidification system ensure optimal comfort for staff. The site is expected to create up to 350 jobs, with around 200 persons already on board.

Modern technologies and ergonomic workplace design are key factors in attracting and retaining staff, contributing to the overall efficiency of the facility. 

• The Getafe CF Foundation, Apanid—an association that promotes the development and quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families—and the plastic recycling company Acteco have also collaborated on this project to help Ismael, a young boy from Getafe, gain access to a children’s prone-supine tilt table that will improve his daily life.
• Since 2011, Fundación SEUR, through its “Caps for a New Life” program, has raised €1,447,965 and supported 222 children thanks to the recycling of more than 8,333 tonnes of plastic caps.

Fundación SEUR has donated €2,400.83 to Ismael, a 12-year-old boy from Getafe (Madrid) affected by genetic encephalopathy. Thanks to the collection and recycling of more than 25 tonnes of plastic caps, Ismael will now have access to a children’s prone-supine tilt table, which will significantly improve his quality of life. This initiative has been made possible through the collaboration of Apanid, the association that identified Ismael’s case as the most suitable to receive support; Acteco, the company responsible for recycling the caps into new materials whose value is transformed into financial aid; and the Getafe Foundation, which took part in collecting the caps and, on this occasion, wanted to help make the dream of one of its young supporters come true.

The handover took place in a very special location for Ismael, a devoted fan of Getafe C.F. The Coliseum Stadium served as the setting, where, just before last Saturday’s home match against U.D. Las Palmas in LALIGA EA SPORTS, the club’s president Ángel Torres Sánchez, Ramón Mayo, president of Fundación SEUR, and José Luis del Saz Terciado, president of Apanid—the association that facilitated contact with Fundación SEUR—presented the donation cheque. In addition, Ismael also received a Getafe C.F. jersey as a special gift.

Ismael thus becomes the 222nd beneficiary of Fundación SEUR flagship project, “Caps for a New Life,” which, since its launch in 2011, has raised €1,447,965.83 in aid and has managed to recycle more than 8,333 tonnes of plastic caps. The main goal of this project is to facilitate access to medical treatments or orthopedic equipment not covered by the public healthcare system.

According to Ramón Mayo, president of Fundación SEUR,

"for us it is a source of pride to continue helping children like Ismael through this project that has become an emblem of our Foundation. Furthermore, it is always a pleasure to collaborate with other organizations such as the Getafe CF Foundation, Apanid, and Acteco. We are delighted to continue contributing to this path where we can help so many children and their families to have the best possible quality of life."

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About Fundación SEUR

Fundación SEUR is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged groups, with a special focus on children, through solidarity logistics. Since its creation in 2004, it relies on the professionalism and solidarity of the SEUR team, made up of more than 10,000 professionals. One of its most important initiatives, "Caps for a New 1 Life" ®, focuses on collecting plastic bottle caps to facilitate access to medical treatments or orthotics not covered by Social Security for children with serious illnesses, achieving that to date 222 boys and girls have received a total of more than €1,447,965.

For more information:

https://www.facebook.com/FundacionSEUR

https://twitter.com/SEUR

http://www.linkedin.com/company/SEUR

https://www.instagram.com/seur.es/

BRT, a leading express courier company, has launched a transformational plan aimed at increasing turnover by approximately 20% by 2029, through process optimizations and investments dedicated to digitalization, sustainable logistics, and the expansion of the commercial network.

Having put behind the receivership and the dismissal of the criminal proceedings against the company pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/01, BRT closed 2024 with revenues slightly down compared to 2023, also in light of the market situation. 
Initiated at the beginning of 2025, the corporate transformation plan, called "Project Galileo", rests on three fundamental pillars: consolidating the core business, developing new areas, and strengthening the strategic network. The plan is divided into 15 programs and 243 activities. 

Investments will be made to strengthen the logistics network and sorting capacity, in addition to the plan to internalize approximately 1,300 warehouse operators by the end of 2025 - of which 800 have been completed to date - with a view to greater efficiency. Also noteworthy is the profound rationalization that BRT has undertaken in the galaxy of external suppliers, significantly reducing their number and choosing certified contractors capable of ensuring full compliance with contractual and contributory regulations, immediately after exiting receivership in April 2024. The adoption of these changes has already had positive impacts such as improved quality of work, with more stable contracts and fairer conditions, greater operational efficiency, thanks to digitalization and process rationalization, and a strategic repositioning, with a focus on innovation, sustainability and growth in high-value segments. 

The development of new business areas is particularly focused on strengthening services reserved for e-commerce and OOH delivery methods, as well as on the expansion of the BRT Fresh network dedicated to fresh delivery (temperature-controlled food, a segment that is growing at a double-digit rate). 

As part of the Galileo project, BRT's commitment to ever greater sustainability continues, through the optimization of internal processes, with a review of operating models and an investment in digitalization and sustainability, including the green conversion of the fleet. Today BRT uses approximately one thousand electric vehicles out of a total of 10,000, and the branches are already equipped with charging stations in a large part of the Italian territory. 

The company currently has 200 branches, including 40 sorting hubs, over 10,000 BRT-Fermopoint collection and shipping points, and approximately 25,000 employees, of which 4,000 are direct employees, with a planned growth in structures and staff to strengthen and streamline operations. Starting with the infrastructure, with a plan to open 2,000 lockers by 2026 to improve last-mile logistics and intercept the increase in B2C demand. Overall, the "Project Galileo" will enable BRT to achieve a turnover increase of over 20% by the end of 2029.

The Galileo Project also saw the establishment of a dedicated organizational structure, the Transformation Office, within which roles such as the Transformation Manager and Program Managers were established to support the entire project, responsible for monitoring the results and the interdependencies between the various programs. 

"It is not enough to look, one must look with eyes that want to see, that believe in what they see”. The quotation from Galileo Galilei, formulated in conjunction with the invention of the telescope, immediately highlights what it means to change. Change is a need dictated by both internal and external phenomena: on the one hand, the need to overcome behaviors that are not in line with our principles; on the other, the rapid and continuous evolution of the market that demands new ways for us to always be competitive. We must be profitable, but with a true, sustainable, long-term profitability and above all with great attention to all the people who work for us, to the Community, an attention to the ethical approach, to business."

Says Stefania Pezzetti, CEO of BRT.

"As the Japanese say, eternity is not invariable: it must be perpetually reinvented. This transformation plan aims to revise the structure and methods of the business, in a profound and structured way. We want to give substance and durability to an inevitable process, aimed at building a healthy and safe corporate future, without fearing the challenges we will face."

This is the comment from Maurizio Bortolan, Chief Strategy, Marketing & Customer Experience Officer of BRT.

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About BRT 

BRT, the main express transport operator in Italy, has a widespread presence throughout the Italian territory: over 200 branches, 35 parcel hubs, 13 messenger hubs, 10 logistics facilities, over 10,000 BRT-fermopoint collection and shipping points. In 2017 it became part of Geopost, a world leader in transport, able to provide customers and recipients with a flexible and customized service thanks to the combination of technology, innovation and knowledge of local markets. Today BRT is the only Italian operator in the sector able to transport any type of product, of any weight and volume, to any part of Italy, Europe and beyond European borders. From the smallest town to the largest city, with a personalized service on all major business segments. 

DPD UK is running road trials with the MAN eTGX which has a range of up to 800 kms and a charging capacity of up to 750 kW.

The truck will be based at DPD's Hinckley hub 4 where, following a full induction and driver training, it will be assigned to a DPD route for operational testing, towing a standard trailer.

In 2023, DPD UK converted the majority of its 1,600 HGVs to HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil). 95% of DPD's HGV fleet is now running on HVO, reducing emissions by 83% compared to diesel.

The transition to electric trucks presents an additional challenge, as DPD UK has operated double-decker trailers for many years, which reduce the number of vehicles on the road by increasing parcel capacity and reducing the accompanying emissions.

DPD UK is working with MAN to develop a configuration capable of pulling double-decker trailers and the first vehicle with that spec will be on test with DPD UK later this year.

As part of Geopost, DPD UK has a Net Zero target of 2040, which is fully validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). DPD UK has confirmed that the UK operation is on track with the trajectory required to meet the group target, after delivering a 47.5% reduction in overall emissions at the end of 2024, compared to the 2020 benchmark.

Tim Jones, Director of Marketing, Communications & Sustainability, DPDgroup UK commented,

"With over a third of our delivery vans now electric and the vast majority of our transport fleet running on HVO, we have made very real progress towards meeting our net-Zero targets. Electric HGVs have the potential to become a viable solution in the future, and we now believe we can get the configuration we need to maintain our double-decker trailer fleet, which has enabled us to reduce the overall number of HGVs we put on the road for many years. HVO is likely to remain the most effective solution in the medium term, delivering a huge emissions reduction. It remains key to our strategy for reaching our near-term target in 2030, but we are keen to work with manufacturers to help develop the electric trucks that can work for us in the real world."

Stefan Thyssen, Managing Director of MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd said,

"We are thrilled to have partnered with DPD on their electric HGV road trials. "As a manufacturer, we are committed to supporting our customers in decarbonizing their road transport operations. These trials with our all-electric eTGX tractor not only demonstrate the real-world viability of electric trucks in a high-demand logistics environment but also highlight the significant emissions reductions and sustainability benefits they bring to the industry."

Details on all of DPD's sustainability initiatives can be found on its dedicated website.

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About DPD UK 

DPD UK is a member of Geopost, a European leader in parcel delivery and solutions for e-commerce. Part of the La Poste Groupe.

The company operates more than 10,000 vehicles in the UK from 85 locations and delivers over 360 million parcels a year.

DPD UK topped the Money Saving Expert parcel delivery customer satisfaction poll for the ninth time in 2024. 

In November 2023 DPD opened London Docklands to deliver all-electric throughout London. Currently, 35% of DPD's van fleet is all-electric while 95% of the HGV fleet runs on biofuel. The company is on track to be Net Zero by 2040.

Details of all of DPD's sustainability initiatives can be found on its dedicated sustainability website: https://sustainability.dpd.co.uk/