Column by Thom van Egmond
Something sustainable
Sustainability is no longer optional. To keep the earth liveable for future generations, we are morally obliged to take action. Companies and organisations – because of their stake in the economy and as drivers of innovation – play an important role in this. The key question is: are they capable of taking the steps necessary?
The logistics sector, like others, has an enormous contribution to make to sustainable change. Sustainability is more than just the environment and climate. It also encompasses balancing social, economic and environmental aspects. One important realisation emerges from this: it is a long-term effort that requires perseverance. Results will sometimes only become perceptible after a while. So it’s about improving continuously and then locking down those changes.