Our ESG program
Leading the way in green logistics and ethical operations through measurable environmental stewardship and responsible business practices.
Green logistics begins at our doorstep. Through comprehensive materiality assessment conducted in 2023, we identified eight key domains that form the foundation of our ESG approach:
Recognized excellence in sustainability performance
As of August 2025, stow Group has achieved a gold EcoVadis medal, placing us in the top 5% of EcoVadis rated companies globally. This internationally recognized assessment evaluates our sustainability performance across Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our current EcoVadis score of 77 out of 100 for 2025. We have achieved consistent sustainability performance across all evaluated domains, with scores exceeding 70 out of 100 in each area.
Our ESG initiatives
Energy efficiency and renewable solutions
Our 7,000 solar panels in Dottignies, Belgium cover 22,000 m² and generate enough energy for 750 households annually, meeting 20% of our total energy needs.
Sustainable transportation methods
We utilize waterway shipments as a durable alternative to road transport, with metal coils shipped from production sites to customer locations. This approach combines the equivalent of 53 trucks into one boat transport, significantly reducing our carbon footprint.
Electric fleet advancement
We are progressing toward our target of a fully electric fleet by 2028, beginning with our current fleet of over 170 vehicles. Since 2023, we have installed more than 30 double charging stations and a fast-charger at stow and Movu parking facilities.
Innovative warehouse technology
The Movu atlas pallet shuttle exemplifies our technological commitment to sustainability, consuming less energy than traditional stacker cranes while substantially reducing the carbon footprint of warehouse operations.
Governance and accountability
Our ESG governance structure includes an ESG Project Leader who supervises workstream sponsors and leaders, working closely with the Group Executive Team. For each sustainability building block, we have established strategically important KPIs that guide our progress toward achieving ESG goals in the coming years.
Sustainability is embedded within our Group’s strategy, reflecting our belief that environmental stewardship is essential for long-term business success and stakeholder value creation.
Frequently asked questions
EcoVadis is an internationally recognized platform that evaluates corporate sustainability performance across Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Our gold medal places stow Group in the top 5% of all assessed companies globally.
Our initiatives include 7,000 solar panels generating energy for 750 households, waterway transport reducing truck usage, advancement toward a fully electric fleet by 2028, and energy-efficient warehouse technologies like the Movu atlas pallet shuttle.
- Fall through protectors above passages.
- Wheel stops at the front of carpet racks or live storage systems.
- Full-length upright protectors, often used for carpet racks and racks with a high risk of collision.
Advancing sustainable warehouse solutions
By embedding ESG principles into our operations, stow Group continues to drive innovative green logistics solutions while maintaining our commitment to reliable, powerful racking systems that serve customers worldwide.