EDITORIAL > 1. GROUP PROFILE > 2. GENERAL INFORMATION > 3. ENVIRONMENT > 4. SOCIAL > 5. ETHICS > 6. ANNEXES This is the context in which we have launched the Ambition 2027 strategic plan, which is part of a dynamic of adaptation and effi ciency. It has three main objectives: supporting customers with diversifi ed, value-added logistics solutions; generating faster growth in fi nancial performance and operational quality; and prioritizing social and environmental commitments as a central pillar in its growth strategy. In compliance with the Paris Agreement, we intend to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated by our vehicles and buildings (scopes 1 and 2) by 42% between 2022 and 2030. For scope 3, we are aiming for a 25% reduction in emissions from air transport and a 25% reduction in the intensity of other modes of subcontracted transport. We are fully committed to meeting these targets and make an active contribution to the fi ght against global warming. Our decarbonization trajectory is based on optimizing logistics to prevent needless emissions, and we are implementing low-emission solutions such as multimodal road/rail transport and the use of alternative energies for our operational sites and modes of transport. Since 2024, we have been employing electric vehicles and alternative fuels to make deliveries with low-carbon solutions in 40 city centers in France, as well as in several major cities around the world, such as Shanghai. Our target is to provide low-carbon delivery in 100 city centers by the end of 2025. Another aspect of Ambition 2027 is the development of digital technologies to support growth. We are investing 3.5% of our revenues in digital transformation to optimize our processes, achieve operational excellence and provide innovative solutions tailored to our customers’ needs. To give one example, GEODIS now uses machine learning algorithms to optimize the routing of goods and delivery rounds. We place strong emphasis on the ethical dimension of our business, developing relationships of trust with our subcontractors and suppliers to provide our customers with the best possible service. Our business partner Code of Conduct was updated in 2024; it refl ects our high expectations in relation to human rights, the environment and business ethics. Our shared success also hinges on the safety and well-being of our employees and partners. We always strive to ensure a safe working environment. To reinforce risk prevention and make sure every employee plays a key role protecting their own health and safety, and that of others, we launched in 2024 a new health and safety policy called Health & Safety with Heart. Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all our employees and partners for their commitment and dedication. You are the driving force behind GEODIS’s continued growth and prosperity, as we overcome challenges and seize opportunities for the future. Your work and your commitment to innovative, sustainable and ethical logistics will be an essential part of the success of our Ambition 2027 plan. In 2024, we reached a major milestone with the approval of our decarbonization targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Our new strategic plan, Ambition 2027, requires us to achieve even higher levels of operational, financial, social and environmental performance. It fully reflects the Group’s tagline, “A better way to deliver”. 2024 ACTIVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT - 5
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