Sustainability

We are committed towards reaching net zero emissions by 2050 in line with a 1.5 degree temperature increase limit scenario.

We have set ambitious science-aligned targets to achieve this: we are committed to reducing our absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% and our absolute Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% by 2033 from a 2023 base year.

Reducing Our Energy Consumption

We continue to make large investments to reduce our energy consumption, for instance optimising and modernising our refrigeration plant at sits in France and the Netherlands.

At our Val de Meuse site in France, we invested €500k to optimise our refrigeration plant.

This included implementation of frequency control and optimisation on evaporators, compressors, and other equipment, and installation of a new modern condenser. We achieved a substantial energy saving of 40%

€ 500 k

Investment

We have also initiated an energy efficiency program across all of our sites

This will include continuing to invest into modernisation of our facilities and new technology, such as best-in-class insulation, energy-efficient doors, and LED lighting.

Minimising Pollution and Waste

Positively Contributing to Society

Health and Safety

Cold stores, with low temperatures, high racking, and handling equipment movements, require strong safety oversight.

Whether working in our storage facilities or out on the road, the safety and welfare of our employees is paramount. Similarly, we strive to ensure a safe environment for customers and third-party hauliers visiting our facilities. Training is at the centre of these standards across Constellation, underpinned by defined procedures and support systems.

We report all health and safety incidents and near misses through our quality management system, allowing us to take action to mitigate future incidents and we continuously improve our safety.

In Norway, we participated in the “On the right side” programme being run by the Norwegian Truck Owners Association

The program aims to improving road safety, working environments and environmental impact in connection with the training and monitoring of drivers.

Training includes passive and fuel-saving driving practices and, according to the Norwegian Truck Owners Association (Norges Lastebileierforbund), companies affiliated to the programme experience fewer accidents, lower rates of absence due to illness and consume less fuel than non-participants.

Diversity and Inclusion

Constellation embraces diversity and is an inclusive workplace. We aim to ensure that our colleagues feel supported and included regardless of their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, skin colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or union status. We also aim to recruit from a diverse range of backgrounds, and apply a zero tolerance policy to discrimination.

Through encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds, we aim to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in our workforce. An example of this is for gender diversity: currently only 15% of Constellation’s workforce is female, representative of the broader industry. We are sponsoring the Women in Cold Chain initiative to support our aim of encouraging more women into the sector.

To encourage greater gender diversity in the industry, Constellation sponsors the Women in Cold Chain initiative

Women are underrepresented in the temperature-controlled logistics sector, and this initiative aims to raise awareness of this, and encourage women to explore a career in the industry.

We support local and international initiatives, with the goal of making a positive contribution to our local communities, and to organisations relevant to our business.

Supported organisations include:

We also support a number of local causes including food banks, schools, nurseries, children’s hospices, business clubs, and sports teams.

Ensuring good governance

Good governance is essential for a well-operating business. The board of directors and management team have oversight of all material business activities, including ESG matters and key decisions, through board meetings and regular ESG reporting.

This begins with compliance with regulations and guiding principles governing the protection of human rights, operational and occupational health and safety, environmental, and business practices in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Our sites also voluntarily take part in several industry-relevant quality standards and accreditations, such as BRCGS and IFS. These help to validate the robust processes and procedures that are in place to ensure our services are delivered to a high standard to customers.