Sustainability Report 2024
Learn more about our sustainability strategy, our environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals and what we have achieved to date in our 2024 Sustainability Report.
Sustainability Strategy
At VTG, we are making rail freight transport sustainable and future-proof – with a clear sustainability strategy that pursues environmental, social, and governance goals.
VTG’s commitment to sustainability
The fight against climate change is one of the most urgent and complex challenges of our time. At the same time, achieving a sustainable balance between economic growth, prosperity, and social equity is vital for long-term social cohesion. Governments, businesses—and each of us in our daily decisions—are called upon to take meaningful climate responsibility. We need scalable, future-oriented solutions that are implemented with speed, resolve, and clarity—because time is running out.
Driving sustainable innovation
At VTG, we combine responsible business practices with innovative logistics solutions and a resource-conscious approach to contribute to a higher quality of life for current and future generations. We strongly support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and we are firmly committed to the Paris Agreement and the goals of the European Green Deal.
Carbon neutral by 2040
In 2021, VTG introduced an integrated sustainability strategy that defines clear priorities and long-term goals. But our commitment to climate protection goes beyond our operational footprint. Our ambition is to become a fully carbon-neutral company by 2040, aligning our business with international climate targets and contributing to a more sustainable transport system.
Our sustainability goals: environmental, social & governance (ESG)
We take ownership of our actions by setting measurable and ambitious sustainability goals across three core ESG dimensions:
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Environmental protection – Reducing carbon emissions, promoting energy efficiency, and supporting circular economy principles
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Social engagement – Advancing education, diversity, health, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond
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Responsible corporate governance – Upholding transparency, ethics, and integrity in all business activities
Our strategy is aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on the areas where we as a logistics company can make the greatest impact and exert the strongest influence.
Top grades in GRESB sustainability ranking
In 2022, VTG achieved an outstanding result in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), scoring 99 out of a possible 100 points. GRESB is the leading international benchmark for assessing the sustainability performance of companies and investment funds in the infrastructure and real estate sectors.
Among global leaders in ESG performance
With this near-perfect score, VTG ranked 12th out of 649 participating companies worldwide. Our strong performance across all Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria earned us the prestigious GRESB 5-Star Rating—the highest possible distinction. This places VTG among the top 4% of the world’s most sustainable infrastructure investments.
First place in performance
Among the 22 rail freight companies evaluated globally, VTG secured first place in the “Performance” component, underscoring our industry-leading approach to sustainable logistics, climate responsibility, and corporate transparency.
