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Our Sustainability Report 2025 is now live!

24 June 2026

As a family-owned company, we take responsibility seriously – towards our employees, customers and business partners, as well as towards the environment and society. Our Sustainability Report 2025 shows how we are putting this commitment into practice as well as the progress we have made.

Das Wichtigste auf einen Blick

  • 42,327 lorry journeys avoided uand 7,277 tonnes of CO₂ saved through rail transport

  • 11 million kilometres of freight transport by rail

  • More than 100 electric vehicles already in operation, with a further 30 e-trucks to follow

  • 94% fulfilment rate across more than 10.6 million order lines

  • 410 apprentices trained across 17 professions

Significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions!

In 2025, our greenhouse gas emissions amounted to approx. 200,912 tonnes of CO₂e, calculated in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. This is roughly equivalent to the emissions generated by 40,000 people in Switzerland over the course of a year. In our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, 83% of emissions come from the fuel consumption of our own vehicles. The remaining emissions are generated by heating our owned and leased facilities.

Choosing rail more often for freight transport

With 12 rail hubs, we are directly connected to Switzerland’s national freight rail network. Additional links through the Rhaetian Railway, the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway and combined transport services operated by SBB Cargo further strengthen our network. On average, 225 rail wagons travel through our network every night in partnership with SBB Cargo. In 2025, our customers’ goods travelled around 11 million kilometres by rail. As a result, we were able to avoid approximately 42,327 lorry journeys on Swiss roads and save around 7,277 tonnes of CO₂.

Excellence in warehousing and logistics

Across Switzerland, Germany and Italy, we manage and operate more than 1.48 million square metres of warehouse space, storing and handling goods on behalf of our customers. Out of more than 10.6 million order lines processed, we achieved a 99.94% fulfilment rate. This consistently high level helps ensure that goods are available in the right place, at the right time.

Expanding our electric fleet

Since 2022, all diesel vehicles in our fleet have met the Euro 6 emissions standard. When vehicles reach the end of their service with Planzer, we pass them on in good condition, thanks to regular maintenance, enabling them to continue operating elsewhere. In 2025, more than 100 electric vehicles were already in operation across the Planzer fleet. Electric-powered vehicles now account for over 8% of the fleet, rising to 14% within our delivery vehicle fleet. We continue to invest in the expansion of our electric fleet, with a further 10 heavy-duty electric vehicles already on order.

Drive for sustainable drive alternatives

We switched our first vehicles to the renewable fuel HVO100 back in 2023, and have made targeted investments in hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) ever since. HVO R32 has been used in part of the fleet since mid-2024. This fuel now covers 25% of our annual diesel requirements and reduces CO₂ emissions by around 27% compared to fossil diesel. Depending on availability, up to 25% of total diesel consumption could be replaced by HVO in the future.

A circular route to the future

We are committed to putting the principles of the circular economy into practice. In doing so, we conserve resources, reduce environmental impacts and strengthen our long-term economic sustainability. In 2025, retreading tyres enabled us to avoid purchasing 160 additional tyres. Through retreading, we also saved the raw materials needed to manufacture more than 1,000 tyres. As part of CDS Cargo Domicile AG, we sent 13,750 pallets and large electrical appliances, with a total weight of around 2,700 tonnes, for proper recycling.

People make the difference in business

Fair, competitive and transparent pay is a matter of course for us. We regularly conduct the legally required pay equity analyses and have the results independently reviewed. At Planzer, health and safety, as well as training and professional development, are high priorities. Today, our apprentices account for 6.5% of all full-time positions. In 2025, the Planzer Group trained 410 apprentices across 17 different professions. 20% of our employees are between 20 and 29 years old. At the same time, we continue to increase the proportion of women in our workforce.

Codes for working together in partnership

Partnership and a family-oriented culture shape the way we work with our employees and suppliers. The foundation is our Code of Conduct, which sets out the values and principles that guide our actions. It requires all employees to report potential breaches. Reports and complaints are treated confidentially and addressed consistently. Since January 2025, a group-wide Supplier Code of Conduct has also been in place. It defines clear expectations for responsible, ethical and legally compliant conduct throughout the value chain.

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