Lean & Green: 0% CO2 emissions thanks to 100% collaboration
Reduce your CO2 emissions in transport and logistics with the Lean & Green initiative - at your pace. You decide yourself in which timeframe and with which measures you want to save how many relative CO2 percentages. During implementation, you receive valuable input and experience from the Lean & Green community. Every success is rewarded with an award.
The Lean & Green initiative was launched in Holland in 2008 on behalf of the government and has now established itself in 15 European countries and over 500 participating companies. One of the strengths of the initiative, in addition to the standardized approach to CO2 measurement and reduction, is the ongoing development by participants.
The initiative comprises three approaches:
Structure
The standardised CO2 reduction plan helps companies to reduce their emissions in 5 stages (1st - 5th Star) and according to a specified schedule. To achieve each sub-target, an external audit checks whether all requirements have been met. If the result is positive, the company receives the internationally recognised certificate and the corresponding ‘Star’ award.
Community
The initiative actively supports its members by organising meetings several times a year to exchange experiences and define key topics. This results in joint approaches to solutions and concrete measures can be derived. Partner associations, solution partners and scientific partners complement the community and support it with their expertise
Public relations
The philosophy of the initiative is that the achievement of sub-goals is rewarded and not just the achievement of the final goal. At the annual Lean and Green Award event, the companies receive their award for realising the sub-goals.
Your benefit at a glance
Show your commitment with the Lean & Green logo, the Lean & Green Award and up to five Lean & Green stars
Become part of the international Lean & Green network and benefit from knowledge exchange
Create transparency in your measures towards your customers and partners
Reduce not only greenhouse gas emissions but also your costs
Make an individual contribution to protecting the environment
The community of Lean & Green Switzerland
3rd star winner
Krummen Kerzers ★★★
Lidl ★★★
2nd star winner
Coop ★★
Schöni ★★
1st star winner
Award winner
Aldi Suisse
Käppeli Logistik
Nestlé Suisse SA
Hugelshofer Logistik AG
Award Candidates
Cargo24
CHEP
G.Leclerc Transport AG
HAVI Logistics GmbH
Lagerhäuser Aarau
STEF Schweiz AG
About Lean & Green
What services do the companies benefit from
As a participant of Lean & Green Switzerland, you will receive access to the following benefits during your membership:
- Use of the Lean & Green brand
- Award of the Lean & Green Award or Lean & Green Star
- Review of the action plan
- Public relations
- Knowledge exchange in the national and international Lean & Green Community
How is the procedure?
- Fill in the registration form and send it by e-mail to GS1 Switzerland. Please note the participation fees.
- Info: Basic membership of GS1 Switzerland is a prerequisite for registering for the Lean & Green Initiative. If you do not yet have GS1 basic membership, you can register here.
- Create the action plan and send it to GS1 Switzerland.
- As soon as the action plan has been approved, you can start implementing the measures.
- You will receive the Lean & Green Award at the next event.
- As soon as you have implemented the measures to achieve a star, carry out an audit with the certification institute and send the result to GS1 Switzerland.
- If you are successful, you will be awarded the Lean & Green Star
News about Lean & Green
GS1 network online article (in German):
Grüne Logistik: Lidl Schweiz, Schöni Transport und Aldi erhalten Auszeichnungen für CO2-Reduktion (Artikel vom 05.06.2023)
Lidl Schweiz erreicht für ihr Engagement den 3rd Star Status (31.05.2023)
Aldi Suisse bekennt sich zur Klimaneutralität (31.05.2023)
Direkt zum zweiten Lean & Green Stern (Artikel vom 21.03.2023)
Zwei Organisationen, ein Ziel: grüne Logistik (Artikel vom 22.12.2022)
Zingg Transporte, Krummen Kerzers und Lidl Schweiz erhalten Auszeichnungen für CO2-Reduktion (Artikel vom 09.06.2022)
Grüne Logistik im Fokus (Artikel vom 18.06.2021)
Krummen Kerzers erhält den Lean & Green 1st Star (Artikel vom 21.12.2020)
Schöni Transport: Grün dank Biodiesel und Solarstrom (Artikel vom 15.10.2020)
«Ich möchte tun, wovon andere nur reden» (Artikel vom 15.10.2020)
CO2-Reduktion in Transport und Logistik (Artikel vom 27.03.2018)
Krummen Kerzers erhält Award von Lean & Green Switzerland (Artikel vom 22.02.2018)
Chep setzt sich für Nachhaltigkeit in der Supply Chain ein (Artikel vom 20.02.2018)
Coop und Lidl erste Lean & Green Awardträger der Schweiz (Artikel vom 11.01.2018)
Presentation of the Lean & Green Awards 2021 as part of the SLA 2021.
The Lean & Green Awards were presented this year for the first time as part of the Swiss Logistics Awards on June 16, 2021. We congratulate Schöni Transport on the award, Swiss Post and Krummen Kerzers on the first star and Coop as the first company in Switzerland on the second star.
Read the report on the award ceremony here.
Video of the award ceremony 2021
Presentation of the Lean & Green Awards 2022 as part of GS1 Excellence Days 2022
The Lean & Green Awards 2022 were presented for the first time in 2022 as part of the GS1 Excellence Days and the Swiss Logistics Award 2022 on June 8, 2022.
Presentation of the Lean & Green Awards 2023 as part of GS1 Excellence Days 2023
The Lean & Green Awards 2023 were presented as part of the GS1 Excellence Days and the Swiss Logistics Award 2023 on 31 May 2023.
Presentation of the Lean & Green Awards 2024 as part of GS1 Excellence Day 2024
The Lean & Green Awards 2024 were presented as part of the GS1 Excellence Day and the Swiss Logistics Award 2024 on 13 June 2024.