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FM Logistic Publishes Sustainable Impact Report

FM Logistic released its first sustainable impact report in We have completed installation of solar panels at one of
November 2019. This report includes animations, videos our warehouses for the largest industrial manufacturing
and infographics illustrating the key impacts of the company. These solar panels having a capacity of 150
company's activity on the economy, society and KW will be used to power up a large warehouse of
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environment. It covers areas such as jobs, health, 1,80,000 ft .
education, greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. In 2020, the company will start using electric vehicles for
The report also describes the measures taken by FM intra city distribution. The usage of these electric trucks
Logistic to contribute to a more sustainable supply chain.
will help in reducing carbon footprint. We are already in
"Financial indicators are not enough to create a true the advanced stage of discussions with OEMs for
picture of the performance of supply chains," says providing suitable vehicles.
Charlotte Migne, sustainable development director at Efforts are being made across all warehouses to reduce
FM Logistic. "By measuring the positive and negative the use of plastic in packaging by using old shredded
effects of our activities on the environment and society, corrugated boxes as filler material and thus, reducing the
we wish to give our customers, employees and
plastic filler material. Also the option of using paper
contractors the information they need to make decisions. based tape instead of plastic tape for packing is being
This is a step towards sustainable logistics."
explored.
Next to the report, FM Logistic can provide its customers FM Logistic India is building its first own facility in Jhajjar
with specific dashboards showing the impacts from the which will offer 700,000 ft once fully ready. As a part of
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activities it carries out for them.
sustainable development strategy we aim to develop this
FM Logistic's sustainable programme, which was warehouse as LEED certified along with FM Global
formalised in 2018, builds on three pillars: care for certification which will be one of the first in India in
employees, the reduction of the company's warehousing sector.
environmental footprint and the development of As a part of our safety-first initiative we recently launched
sustainable service offerings.
a safety campaign in India, “Project Sifar- Zero
The company's efforts are being recognised. In 2019, FM Accidents”, which is in accordance with our strict policy
Logistic received a gold level rating from EcoVadis and a of safety and accident avoidance. It is committed towards
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B- from CDP, two extra-financial rating agencies. On 25 avoiding workplace injuries due to unsafe acts and/or
November, FM Logistic received the Special Jury Prize for conditions and aims for Zero Accidents at the workplace.
sustainable development at the "TrophéeDéfi RSE Additionally, the organisation is making consistent
2019", a distinction sponsored by the French Economy efforts towards ensuring that all employees have access
and Finance Ministry and the Ministry for the Ecological to good working conditions in terms of hygienic working
and Inclusive Transition.
environment, welfare facilities, enough ventilation,
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES - INDIA adequate lighting, etc.
As a part of our global strategy , FM Logistic India has also Diversity in the organisation fosters a more creative and
been working towards various sustainable development innovative workforce. With our efforts in 2019, the
initiatives: number of Women co-workers doubled over last year’s
figures.

From Left to Right: Pénélope Laigo, Charlotte Migne and Romain Chevallet