Lean & Green: 0% CO2 emissions thanks to 100% collaboration

Reduce your CO2 emissions in transport and logistics with the Lean & Green initiative - at your pace. You decide yourself in which timeframe and with which measures you want to save how many relative CO2 percentages. During implementation, you receive valuable input and experience from the Lean & Green community. Every success is rewarded with an award.

The Lean & Green initiative was launched in Holland in 2008 on behalf of the government and has now established itself in 15 European countries and over 500 participating companies. One of the strengths of the initiative, in addition to the standardized approach to CO2 measurement and reduction, is the ongoing development by participants.
 

The initiative comprises three approaches:

Structure
The standardised CO2 reduction plan helps companies to reduce their emissions in 5 stages (1st - 5th Star) and according to a specified schedule. To achieve each sub-target, an external audit checks whether all requirements have been met. If the result is positive, the company receives the internationally recognised certificate and the corresponding ‘Star’ award.

Community
The initiative actively supports its members by organising meetings several times a year to exchange experiences and define key topics. This results in joint approaches to solutions and concrete measures can be derived. Partner associations, solution partners and scientific partners complement the community and support it with their expertise

Public relations
The philosophy of the initiative is that the achievement of sub-goals is rewarded and not just the achievement of the final goal. At the annual Lean and Green Award event, the companies receive their award for realising the sub-goals.
 

To the registration Lean & Green

Your benefit at a glance

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Show your commitment with the Lean & Green logo, the Lean & Green Award and up to five Lean & Green stars

Global

Become part of the international Lean & Green network and benefit from knowledge exchange

Partnerschaft

Create transparency in your measures towards your customers and partners

Kosteneffizienz

Reduce not only greenhouse gas emissions but also your costs

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Make an individual contribution to protecting the environment 

The community of Lean & Green Switzerland

3rd star winner
Krummen Kerzers ★★★
Krummen Aktionsplan

 

Zum Aktionsplan

Lidl ★★★
Lidl Aktionsplan

 

Zum Aktionsplan

2nd star winner
Coop ★★
Coop Aktionsplan

 

Zum Aktionsplan

Schöni ★★
Schöni Aktionsplan

 

Zum Aktionsplan

Zingg ★★
Zingg Aktionsplan

 

Zum Aktionsplan

1st star winner
Aldi Suisse ★
Aldi Aktionsplan

 

Zum Aktionsplan

Post ★
Post Aktionsplan

 

Zum Aktionsplan

Spar ★
Spar Aktionsplan

 

Zum Aktionsplan

Award winner
Cargo 24
G.Leclerc Transport AG
Hugelshofer Logistik AG
Käppeli Logistik

 

Massnahmen

Lagerhäuser Aarau
Nestlé Suisse SA

 

Massnahmen

STEF Schweiz AG
Award Candidates
CHEP
Froneri Switzerland S.A.
HAVI Logistics GmbH

Winner Lean & Green 3rd Star

Lidl Schweiz 

Lidl Switzerland optimized energy management, dispensed with pre-cooling of trucks and built a new regional goods distribution center.

Lean & Green Action Plan Lidl Schweiz

 

Winner Lean & Green 2nd Star

Coop 

Among other things, the Coop Cooperative reduced energy consumption, substituted fossil fuels with renewable energy sources and built a new energy-efficient distribution center.

Lean & Green Action Plan of the Coop Cooperative

Krummen Kerzers 

With driver training and intelligent route planning, Krummen Kerzes avoids empty runs and saves fuel. Half of the fleet also consists of LNG vehicles.

Lean & Green Action Plan Krummen Kerzers AG

 

Schöni Transport AG

Schöni Transport AG relies on the admixture of biodiesel. The installation of a photovoltaic system on the roof of the logistics center in Rothrist is planned for 2023.

Lean & Green Action Plan Schöni Transport AG

 

 

Winner Lean & Green 1st Star

Die Post

Swiss Post CH AG is focusing on Eco-Drive driver training, optimization of carriers by means of an audit and eco-bonus, and the use of electric delivery vehicles in the city.

Lean & Green Action Plan Swiss Post

 

 

Zingg Transporte  

Among other things, Zingg Transporte is continuously replacing wooden pallets with recyclable pallets, has reduced the washing temperature of reusable containers, and has reduced the maximum speed of its vehicles to 85 km/h.

Lean & Green Action Plan Zingg Transport

 

 

Winner Lean & Green Award

ALDI SUISSE

In 2014, Aldi introduced mandatory training for drivers on economical and environmentally friendly driving (Eco Driving) as well as refresher training for all drivers at least every five years. In addition, investments were made in heat pumps for the logistics warehouses to provide environmentally friendly heating.

Lean & Green Action Plan Aldi Suisse

 

 

 

 

Spar

Spar Handels AG will in future rely on district heating thanks to wood pellets and green electricity, has introduced a new TMS system and installed refrigeration curtains on its entire fleet.

Lean & Green Action Plan Spar Switzerland

 

 

 

About Lean & Green 

What services do the companies benefit from

As a participant of Lean & Green Switzerland, you will receive access to the following benefits during your membership:

  • Use of the Lean & Green brand
  • Award of the Lean & Green Award or Lean & Green Star
  • Review of the action plan
  • Public relations
  • Knowledge exchange in the national and  international Lean & Green Community

How is the procedure?

  1. Fill in the registration form and send it by e-mail to GS1 Switzerland. Please note the participation fees.
  2. Info: Basic membership of GS1 Switzerland is a prerequisite for registering for the Lean & Green Initiative. If you do not yet have GS1 basic membership, you can register here. 
  3. Create the action plan and send it to GS1 Switzerland.
  4. As soon as the action plan has been approved, you can start implementing the measures.
  5. You will receive the Lean & Green Award at the next event.
  6. As soon as you have implemented the measures to achieve a star, carry out an audit with the certification institute and send the result to GS1 Switzerland.
  7. If you are successful, you will be awarded the Lean & Green Star

Presentation of the Lean & Green Awards 2021 as part of the SLA 2021.

The Lean & Green Awards were presented this year for the first time as part of the Swiss Logistics Awards on June 16, 2021. We congratulate Schöni Transport on the award, Swiss Post and Krummen Kerzers on the first star and Coop as the first company in Switzerland on the second star.
Read the report on the award ceremony here.


Video of the award ceremony 2021

Presentation of the Lean & Green Awards 2022 as part of GS1 Excellence Days 2022

The Lean & Green Awards 2022 were presented for the first time in 2022 as part of the GS1 Excellence Days and the Swiss Logistics Award 2022 on June 8, 2022.  

Read the report on the award ceremony here.

Presentation of the Lean & Green Awards 2023 as part of GS1 Excellence Days 2023

The Lean & Green Awards 2023 were presented as part of the GS1 Excellence Days and the Swiss Logistics Award 2023 on 31 May 2023. 

 

Presentation of the Lean & Green Awards 2024 as part of GS1 Excellence Day 2024

The Lean & Green Awards 2024 were presented as part of the GS1 Excellence Day and the Swiss Logistics Award 2024 on 13 June 2024.