Sustainability & Environment

We are convinced that sustainability is not a vision of the future. It is something we work actively with every day. Already today, we combine technology, innovation and human expertise to develop more efficient warehouse flows, reduce unnecessary resource consumption and give our customers better conditions for making informed decisions.

Automated storage for a more space-efficient warehouse

At Shelfless, efforts to reduce emissions take place in several ways. In our warehouses, employees work alongside robots and automated packaging solutions. At several of our facilities, solar energy contributes to the energy supply.

The automated storage system AutoStore handles the picking and transportation of products within the warehouse as soon as an order is received. Automated packaging solutions adjust package sizes to fit the dimensions of the products, which can help reduce empty space in parcels and contribute to more efficient use of packaging materials.

Compared to a traditional warehouse, Shelfless can offer high storage capacity within the same footprint through a compact warehouse solution. This can contribute to more resource-efficient inventory management for companies using the service.

Developing innovative solutions for better decision-making

Shelfless develops digital solutions that provide online retailers with greater visibility into their operations. Among other things, we are developing features that provide access to data on the estimated climate impact of products. This information can be used as a basis for identifying improvement opportunities within assortment planning, purchasing and logistics.

We also develop return management solutions that allow online retailers to decide how returned products should be handled based on condition, value and other parameters. By creating flexible return processes, customers are better equipped to make informed decisions regarding the further handling of returned products.

People first

At Shelfless, we see automation as a tool for supporting our employees, not replacing them. People and technology work together to create efficient warehouse flows that meet different customer needs.

That is why we combine automated processes with the possibility of manual handling whenever needed. This is particularly important for larger products that often require special handling before moving further through the warehouse flow.

By allowing robots and automated systems to perform certain tasks, the amount of heavy lifting, repetitive work and unnecessary movement can be reduced. This creates better conditions for a safe and efficient working environment while allowing employees to focus on tasks where their expertise creates the greatest value.

Group environmental targets

As one of the leading logistics providers in the Nordic region, we believe it is important to take responsibility and actively work with initiatives that reduce environmental impact. Sustainability and environmental responsibility are important to us, and we continuously seek new ways to improve our environmental performance.

We have established science-based climate targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which include:

• Reducing our own greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2030 (own vehicles and buildings).
• Reducing emissions from purchased goods and services by 30% by 2030.
• Achieving net-zero emissions across the entire Posten Bring AS Group by 2040. This corresponds to a 90-95% reduction in emissions over a 16-year period.

Our goal in Sweden is to operate fully electric parcel deliveries using light commercial vehicles nationwide by 2027. We have a clear plan to achieve this:

• Since 2025, 100% of our parcel deliveries using vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes have been electric in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Linköping.
• By 2027, 100% of our parcel deliveries using vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes will be electric throughout Sweden.

In total, our Group has reduced emissions by 18% since 2022, corresponding to 79,887 tonnes of CO2.

Nordic Swan Ecolabelled deliveries

Bring's deliveries to parcel shops and parcel lockers are certified with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, one of the world's most demanding environmental certifications. We believe it should be easy to make good choices in everyday life. We do that for you. And for the environment.

For us, the Nordic Swan Ecolabel includes requirements such as:

• Reduced energy consumption
• Contributing to less bulky packaging
• More deliveries powered by fossil-free fuels
• Social requirements, including fair working conditions equivalent to applicable labour standards

To achieve our goals, we continuously develop new solutions, from route optimisation and electrification to smart technology and renewable fuels. But real change requires collaboration. By working together with customers, partners and local communities, we can create a supply chain with the lowest possible climate impact and take important steps towards a more sustainable future.

PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation)

PPWR is the EU's new regulation on packaging and packaging waste. Its purpose is to reduce packaging waste, increase recycling rates and ensure that packaging is designed in a more sustainable way throughout its entire lifecycle. The regulation will be introduced gradually and includes requirements related to documentation, labelling and traceability for certain types of packaging.

If you have questions about specific packaging materials, related documentation or how PPWR may affect your business, please contact us at ppwr@bring.com