The implementation of the certificate is part of the environmental strategy pursued by Wincanton, created based on an analysis of the company’s impact on the natural environment. The implementation of the environmental strategy allows Wincanton managers to identify, prevent, and resolve issues related to environmental impact as part of sustainable operations for the company, its clients, and the communities associated with it. ISO 14001 is an internationally recognized standard that defines methods for implementing effective environmental management. The certificate was established to define procedures for maintaining a balance between achieving the company’s interests—maintaining its profitability—while simultaneously minimizing the enterprise’s impact on the natural environment. ISO 14001 is also an independent confirmation that the implemented management strategy meets international standards.
– As a leader in logistics services, we fulfill the basic needs of the economy within the supply chain by transporting and storing goods, performing value-added services, and delivering them to end recipients. Climate change and the need for environmental protection oblige us to skillfully carry out our tasks while limiting interference with the natural environment. As a representative of the logistics industry, we feel the responsibility resulting from our operations. That is why, in 2009, Wincanton developed a ten-point Environmental Declaration, according to which the company committed to considering environmental concerns when making key business decisions. In the future, environmental efforts will gain even greater momentum. By implementing ISO 14001, we are raising standards related to environmental protection and preparing for the new challenges that lie ahead – says Jarek Król, Managing Director CEE, Wincanton Poland.
During the audit conducted at Wincanton’s headquarters, the company was distinguished in the logistics sector for its SHELA practices, a program for raising employee awareness and developing systems in the areas of environment, quality, and health and safety. Furthermore, the auditors pointed to the effective use of internal and external communication tools in building the image of an environmentally friendly company. The ISO 14001 environmental certificate is not the only management standard implemented by Wincanton in 2010. In recent months, the implementation of ISO 22000:2005 – Food Safety Management System and ISO 9001:2008 – Quality Management System has also been successfully completed. In both cases, the level of procedure implementation was considered high.