MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGEMENT

 

In a rapidly changing society, it is important not only to follow business innovations, but also to keep up with the green course, especially for those of us who work and provide services in a transport sector.

 

The purpose of the Sustainability Policy is to provide a governing platform for DELCA LOGISTIC UAB to run a sound and sustainable transportation service business and integrate sustainability in everything we do.

  

Delca Logistic UAB’s the main focus is for these areas:

• Sustainable transport services
• Environmental responsibility
• Social responsibility
• Governance and Ethics

 

Our Sustainability defines the boundaries within which Delca Logistic UAB employees must act to comply with national, international laws and our internal policies and of course to continuously improve efforts to reach higher standards.

 

Moreover, we expect our business partners to act in accordance with the rules of this Sustainability.

 

Thank you for upholding our values, goals and helping us to be the best transportation service provider we can be.

 

Aldas Katkauskas

Chief Operating Officer

 

 

PURPOSE

 

The purpose of the Sustainability Policy is to provide a governing platform for DELCA LOGISTIC UAB to run a sound and sustainable transportation service business and integrate sustainability in everything we do.

 

DELCA LOGISTIC UAB takes responsibility for its role in the global society, environment, local communities, and all people that we work with. We are determined to conduct our business in a way that puts equal weight to environmental, social and human impact as it does to the economical results.

DELCA LOGISTIC UAB strives to operate a socially, ethically and environmentally sound business across our supply and value chains – aligned with the DELCA LOGISTIC UAB strategy for long-term profitability and economic prosperity.

DELCA LOGISTIC UAB intends to provide the best transportation service to the clients while simultaneously working to improve the environmental social and economic aspects of the world in which we operate.

Our vision becomes reality by putting into action programs and practices that reduce the use of natural resources, optimize energy efficient products and technologies and foster innovations and creative solutions that add value for our clients, communities, and our planet.

Our sustainable business activities are carried out in collaboration with our employees, business partners and all stakeholders taking active part in a particular sustainability matter.

 

 

SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

 

The Sustainability Policy is valid for all DELCA LOGISTIC UAB subsidiaries and applies to all our employees, including consultants and agents (jointly “Employees”).

 

Within a specific scope of implementation – this Policy applies to our business partners, suppliers and all relevant stakeholders within our business value chain.

This Policy provides our employees with an overview of DELCA LOGISTIC UAB’s commitment to sustainability. The Policy’s objective is to support and enable employees at all levels in DELCA LOGISTIC UAB to act in line with our sustainability values, rules and ethical norms adopted in the Delca Logistic UAB Code of Conduct and Ethics.

We expect every employee to support our sustainability efforts and to continuously improve internal policies and initiatives defined and established throughout the company.

 

DELCA LOGISTIC UAB’s role in the four sustainability focus areas:

• Sustainable transport services – environmentally friendly technology and energy efficiency solutions; socially responsible, transparent and inclusive attitude towards our clients and employees.
• Environmental responsibility – the transportation-related reduction of GHG emissions; promotion of environmental sustainability within our supply chain and value chain; environmental data collection, monitoring and reporting.
• Social responsibility – respect for human rights and labor rights; promotion of diversity and inclusion; internal employee engagement; external corporate and local programs for giving back to the
• Governance and Ethics – compliance to the high standards of our business ethical principles; compliance to the Code of Conduct and other transparent governance policies and procedures adopted by the top management of our company.

 

COMMITMENTS

We commit to run a sustainable business, recognizing that sustainability is a key competitive advantage to our business.

We commit to establish, promote, maintain and improve a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility by our employees, supply and value chains.

We commit to track, measure and report on our performance of the implementation of sustainability practices with a commitment of continual improvement in these areas.

We commit to provide the most sustainable services possible for our clients as part of our larger commitment to sustainability in the operational and procedural practices.

We commit to follow and adapt our business model to the principles of the UN Global Compact and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This commitment will guide our work and impact towards 2030 and beyond.

We commit to ensure that our business practices and procedures are in compliance with the environmental, health and safety regulations in the regions and countries in which we provide our services.

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

 

Our environmental responsibility is defined in the Delca Logistic UAB Environmental and Energy Management Policy, ensuring that we minimize the environmental impact of our business operations by following our environmental commitments, reducing GHG emissions, responsibly managing air and noise pollution, energy and water efficiency, efficient resource management, including waste minimization and use of our business offices equipment and supplies.

 

The keystone of Delca Logistic UAB environmental sustainability approach has been the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development (FSSD), also known as The Natural Step Framework. It has provided Delca Logistic UAB with a manner of moving towards this vision that is both strategic and step-by-step, both long-term and short-term. Using a framework helps Delca Logistic UAB people to understand strategic sustainability and have strategic planning, motivation and education tool.

 

The following environmental and energy as well as resource  efficiency commitments are key:

• compliance with Lithuanian and EU environmental regulations;
• continuous route optimization and freight consolidation to save fuel consumption;
• continuous energy performance improvements and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from our own and subcontracted fleet;
• continuous resource management and commitments to use energy and natural resources wisely and efficiently, including waste management according to the hierarchy of waste;
• continuous promotion of use of environmentally sound and energy efficient technologies, eco-efficient products and innovations;
• continuous environmental and sustainability education for all employers.

 

Our Environmental and Energy Management Policy defines a set of environmental targets and KPIs, which shall be annually reported and periodically reviewed by the top management.

 

Delca Logistic UAB applies integrated Quality and Environmental Management system according to ISO 9000/14000 standards as a tool to translate policy commitments into effective action and continuous improvement.

 

Delca Logistic UAB is on the way to implement ISO45001 for management systems of occupational health and safety. Action plan – March 2024.

 

 

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

 

Our social responsibility is defined in the Delca Logistic UAB Human Rights Policy, Delca Logistic UAB Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Delca Logistic UAB Health and Safety Policy safeguarding our employees’ human rights, labor rights, health, safety and welfare at work.

 

Our social responsibility policies define a set of social and human rights targets and KPIs, which shall be annually reported and periodically reviewed by the top management.

 

 

GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS

 

Our governance responsibility is defined in the Delca Logistic UAB Anti-Corruption Policy, safeguarding our employees from the negative acts of corruption, bribery, nepotism, facilitation payments and any other contradictory and non-transparent business relationships and situations.

 

Our Anti-Corruption Policy defines a set of governance and transparent business targets and KPIs, which shall be annually reported and periodically reviewed by the top management.

 

 

BREACHES AGAINST THE SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

 

Any DELCA LOGISTIC UAB employee who suspects violations of this Policy is expected and encouraged to speak up and raise the issue of concern to their direct manager, HR manager or to Sustainability group members.

 

At DELCA LOGISTIC UAB, we do not accept any form of retaliation against someone who speaks up, expresses ethical or sustainability concern or opinions, which is adopted in the Delca Logistic UAB Code of Conduct.

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

At DELCA LOGISTIC UAB, roles and responsibilities are defined as follows:

• Top and line managers as well as internal Sustainability group are responsible for promoting the Delca Logistic UAB Sustainability Policy within the company, supply and value chains;
• Top and line managers are responsible that the related governance tools are up to date and in place;
• Each employee is responsible for acting in line with the sustainability values expressed in the Delca Logistic UAB Sustainability Policy;
• Each employee is individually responsible for reading, understanding and complying with Delca Logistic UAB Sustainability Policy.

 

The company is committed to provide periodic sustainability trainings including updates adopted to any and all governance documentation.

 

GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK

 

The Delca Logistic UAB Sustainability Policy provides the overall fundamental platform for a sustainable business development. The supplementary policies provide thematic sustainability details, which include:

• Delca Logistic UAB Code of Conduct and Ethics;
• Delca Logistic UAB Environmental and Energy Management Policy;
• Delca Logistic UAB Human Rights Policy;
• Delca Logistic UAB Diversity and Inclusion Policy;
• Delca Logistic UAB Health and Safety Policy;
• Delca Logistic UAB Anti-Corruption Policy.

 

This Policy will be reviewed and/or updated annually or as needed if decided by the top management.

 

 

REPORTING AND TRANSPARENCY

 

At DELCA LOGISTIC UAB, we aim:

– to act openly and according to our company values and commitments;

– to have an ongoing and transparent sustainability dialogue with all our stakeholders;

– to interact with our stakeholders to enable our business ambitions and sustainability.

 

With this regard, we commit to be transparent with our sustainability targets and actual performance including continuous reporting on our progress in external and internal channels according to the UN Global Compact and the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework.

 

 

RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY

 

Renewable energy policy strategies are being implemented at different levels (from international to sub-national), and while some are relevant to the transport sector overall, others are specific to certain sub-sectors to accommodate the needs and preferences of different industries and users.

 

There is a broad range of benefits to transitioning to sustainable energy. Below we’ll list the top ways sustainable energy can positively impact our UAB DELCA LOGISTIC community and planet:

• Improves Public Health – The burning of fossil fuels in coal and natural gas plants is directly tied with many serious public health issues, such as neurological damage, cancer, heart attacks, breathing problems and premature death. When fossil fuels are burned for energy, they release air and water pollution that negatively affect surrounding communities and environments.
• Decreases Your Carbon Footprint – Sustainable energy, such as wind and solar energy, creates zero carbon emissions that can harm the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. It offsets the need for fossil fuels, which are actively increasing climate change and polluting our earth.
• Energy Security – Sustainable energy is by definition the most reliable form of energy. It will never deplete and can remove our reliance on imported fossil fuels, which are growing more expensive and less accessible. Sustainable energy also helps to conserve the planet’s natural resources and reduce the pollution associated with unsustainable energy.

 

 

SUSTAINABLE RECOURCES MANAGEMENT

 

Sustainable resource management involves practices aimed at meeting the needs of both current and future generations without depleting natural resources or causing harm to the environment. UAB DELCA LOGISTIC follow some key points about sustainable resource management:

• Balancing Act – It seeks to balance the social benefits and environmental impacts of resource use. By applying scientific concepts like maximum sustainable yield and optimum utilization, it determines acceptable levels of resource use for each type of resource.
• Environmental Stewardship – Sustainable resource management ensures that we use resources efficiently while minimizing negative effects on ecosystems. It’s about making choices that benefit people and the planet.
• Renewable Resources – Examples of sustainable resources include hydropower, solar power, and wind power—resources that can be replenished at the same rate or faster than they are consumed.
• Long-Term Perspective – It’s not just about short-term gains; it focuses on practices that can be continued for years to come, benefiting current and future generations.

 

In essence, sustainable resource management is about making choices that ensure a healthy planet and a better future for all.

 

 

WASTE MANAGEMENT

 

Waste management refers to all the various actions taken and plans created to manage waste, from composting or recycling existing waste to minimizing the production of waste in the first place. It encompasses several key components and UAB DELCA LOGISTIC we are follow the main points of this policy:

• Collection – This involves gathering waste from homes, businesses, and other sources. Specialized trash collection trucks are used for regular municipal trash collection in neighborhoods.
• Transport – Once collected, waste needs to be transported to appropriate facilities for further processing. This can include transfer stations or recycling centers.
• Treatment – Waste treatment includes various processes to reduce its environmental impact. Examples include composting organic waste, incinerating non-recyclable waste to generate energy, and treating hazardous waste to make it safer for disposal.
• Disposal – The final step is disposing of waste in a manner that minimizes harm to the environment and public health. Landfills, waste-to-energy plants, and recycling facilities are common disposal methods.
• Monitoring and Regulation – Effective waste management involves monitoring waste streams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing best practices.
• Technologies and Economic Mechanisms – Innovations in waste management technologies and economic incentives play a crucial role in improving waste management practices.

 

 

DECARBONISATION POLICY

 

• Delca Logistic UAB is committed to the Paris Agreement (COP 21: https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement);
• As part of the nomination process, the supplier undertakes to implement measures to reduce its direct and indirect CO2e emissions (including in its upstream value chain). This includes, for example, the use of green electricity and the use of secondary materials or biomaterials;
• The precise requirements will be defined within the inquiry and the nomination process, and will be anchored in the contract, while compliance is reviewed annually. Compliance with the requirements concerning CO2e emissions reduction is a decisive criterion for us in the process of selecting our suppliers;
• We expect our suppliers to ensure transparency with regard to their own emissions as well as those of the upstream supply chains and to set reduction targets, including targets that apply to their supply chain. Delca Logistic UAB reviews this agreement annually by inviting relevant specialists to participate and evaluate.

 

 

RESPONSIBLE CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT POLICY

 

• Delca Logistic UAB exposure to chemicals when the vehicle is being serviced;
• We continuously looking for less precarious alternatives. We prohibit or restrict the use of specific substances, which are prioritized substances of concern due to effects on human health, environment and/or risk for future prohibition. Restricted substances should only be used when no technically and economically feasible alternatives are available;
• Partnerships are integral to our attitude to chemical management. We work closely with regulatory authorities, responsible associations and non-governmental organizations to monitor and to evaluate developments on responsible chemical management. This policy is reviewed annually.

 

 

NOISE EMISSIONS POLICY AREA

 

• Policies for local noise prevention measures include Abatement of noise at its source, i.e. i.e. strict noise emission restrictions in type approval procedures for tires, new motor vehicles; environmental protection zones or low noise emission zones (restrictions on the entry of heavy/noisy vehicles); prohibition to drive or fly at night; speed limits; traffic flow management; transport demand management, including promotion of public transport; cycling and walking. Some of these measures are also useful in reducing air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions, accidents and infrastructure wear and tear; 

• Enter and leave the premises with your vehicles as quietly as possible. When you have an early start, park the vehicle as far from the neighbors’ premises as possible and leave as soon as possible after the engine has started without revving the engine excessively.

 

 

REUSE AND RECYCLING

 

In particular, one of Delca Logistic UAB focus areas is tires management: as our fleet continues to grow, used tires are becoming a significant environmental factor. To manage this topic and focus our efforts on the areas with the biggest impact, we are following the methodology and questionnaire of the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), and the environmental management system ISO 14001.

 

• We use only energy-saving light bulbs on our premises
• Our company gifts are made of recycled materials
• The company collects batteries and hands them over to disposal partners
• Energy efficiency is evaluated every time we acquire electric equipment, appliances, or hardware
• We constantly improve our business processes to eliminate paper use
• All waste generated by our maintenance center and the offices is meticulously sorted
• We use only paper packaging
• Joining an initiative #Walk15 to plant virtual trees to absorb CO2 emissions.

 

 

ANIMAL WELFARE

 

Animal welfare pertains to the living conditions of animals who are kept in captivity or are otherwise under human control. In this way, animal welfare is synonymous with human control of animals.  A world where the welfare of animals is respected, promoted and advanced, in ways that complement the pursuit of animal health, human well-being, socio-economic development and environmental sustainability. All employees of Delca Logistic UAB care about living nature, so we put efforts to protect the Earth’s home, its inhabitants, doing as little loss as possible.

 

• The company ensure a holistic view of the systems within which animals are kept and used by humans;
• We have a solid scientific basis;
• We are involving wide engagement of all stakeholders;
• We must aim to have a tangible impact on the welfare of animals;
• We are closely linked to animal health, the health and wellbeing of people, and the sustainability of socio-economic and ecological systems;
• The company shall to understand perceptions of animal welfare differ from one region to another and between one culture and another, as do in the ways animals contribute to human society.