At VIM, we believe that sustainability is the key to a future-proof logistics sector. Our commitment to sustainability stems from the belief that as a company, we have a responsibility to contribute to a healthy planet and a better society. This commitment is deeply embedded in all our business activities and is an integral part of our mission and vision.
Sustainability is not just a buzzword for VIM; it is a fundamental part of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to sustainability reflects our ambition to take a leading role in creating a greener and more responsible logistics sector. By acting sustainably, we can not only reduce our own impact but also that of our customers, partners, and the broader community.
Responsibility to the planet
As a logistics service provider, we are aware of the impact our activities have on the environment. By continually optimizing our processes and investing in greener technologies, we aim for a significant reduction in our ecological footprint. Initiatives such as consolidating transport flows and using environmentally friendly packaging materials help us achieve these goals.
Efficiency and cost savings
Sustainability goes hand in hand with efficiency. By implementing sustainable initiatives, we can not only reduce environmental impact but also achieve cost savings. More efficient transport methods, such as combined transport services and route optimization, lead to lower fuel consumption and reduced operational costs. This enables us to offer competitive prices to our customers without compromising on quality.
Innovation and progress
Sustainability drives innovation within our company. It challenges us to find new and better ways to deliver our services. Projects such as ‘Bundling at the Source’ are a direct result of this push for innovation. By continuously seeking sustainable solutions, we remain at the forefront of the logistics sector and can offer our customers the most advanced and responsible services.
Customer satisfaction and loyalty
More and more customers value sustainability and consciously choose partners who share the same values. Our commitment to sustainable business practices strengthens the bond with our customers and builds long-lasting, loyal partnerships. By being transparent about our sustainability goals and results, we show our customers that we are not just talking about sustainability but are actively working toward it.
Contributing to society
We also see sustainability as an opportunity to make a positive contribution to society. By collaborating with partners and supporting initiatives focused on environmental protection and social responsibility, we contribute to a better world. This goes beyond just our business operations and touches on our core values of care and responsibility.
Bundling at the Source:
VIM is involved in initiatives to consolidate transport flows, helping to reduce kilometers, CO₂ emissions, and transport costs. Individual stores receive many deliveries daily from various suppliers. Each supplier organizes its transport separately, resulting in many trucks on the road that are not fully loaded. Our logistics partner, Greenway Logistics, has developed an innovative solution to make this process more efficient: ‘Bundling at the Source’. This allows multiple suppliers in the same country to collaborate on logistics by combining their quantities. These shipments are prepared and sorted for transport to individual stores. We successfully tested this concept in the Dutch fashion industry. The results: cost reductions of up to 50%, lower CO₂ emissions, and better control over the entire supply chain. This unique concept has already found its way to Scandinavia, the Netherlands, and the UK, and hopefully soon to the rest of the world.
Sample consolidation:
Shipping samples from factories to Europe is expensive and polluting. Both production and sales samples are often sent via express courier services. Our partner, Greenway Logistics, has developed a new process. In this process, we delay part of the samples and consolidate them into regular airfreight shipments. This approach manages shipments more intelligently and reduces costs and environmental impact.
Green logistics:
Investments in environmentally friendly transport methods and optimizing logistics processes.
Collaborations with Sustainability Partners:
Collaboration with organizations such as CO₂ Improve, Greenway Logistics, Gateway to Europe, Modint Logistiek, FGHS Logistiek and Creamoda Logistics, to promote sustainable solutions in the fashion, sport, and lifestyle industries.
