Sustainability

ENVIRONMENT

HOYER promotes sustainable solutions when dealing with carbon emissions and natural resources. We focus on energy and water management, emissions and waste reduction, and strive for closed-loop recycling management. 

Despite challenges such as substantial fuel and water consumption, HOYER is enhancing its positive impacts through operating modern truck fleets, utilizing alternative fuels and powertrains as well as renewable energy, and ensuring high recycling rates for deployed assets. In addition, we aim to make our solutions accessible on a global scale by applying the book-and-claim model. 

SOCIAL

HOYER takes responsibility for its employees and for society at large. We prioritize continuous improvements in health and safety, support employee development, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are also committed to upholding human rights throughout our operations.

Our positive contributions include supporting local communities and projects through the Friedel and Walter Hoyer Foundation. We ensure good working conditions for our workforce, whose knowledge and experience are vital to delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable logistics solutions. Our company values and Code of Conduct reflect the importance we place on fair treatment and equal opportunities. Beyond supporting human rights, we actively care for the rights, health, well-being, and safety of our employees and other participants across the value chain.

GOVERNANCE

HOYER maintains high standards of business conduct to ensure responsible operations and practices across the supply chain. This includes full compliance with applicable laws and regulations in every country where we operate, covering everything from business conduct to social and environmental matters.

We also focus on secure handling of information and IT, as well as sustainable procurement, relying on a trusted supplier network supported by regular compliance audits. To encourage ethical behavior, manage risks, and continuously improve our organization, we foster an open feedback culture. In addition, employees and third parties have access to an anonymous whistleblower system to report concerns safely.

ASSURANCE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

HOYER regularly assesses its operating processes, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the defined sustainability standards, both globally and regionally. We are accredited in accordance with ISO certifications for quality management, food safety, information security and energy management.

In addition, we participate in EcoVadis and CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) sustainability assessments as well as in sector-specific appraisals by the SQAS (Safety and Quality Assessment for Sustainability) and CDI IMPCAS (International Marine Packed Cargo Audit Scheme) external certification bodies to ensure quality practices and sustainable operations. 

Finally, we are committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as well as to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact.