Governance

At GLS*, we are committed to doing the right thing and strive to apply the highest standards in every aspect of our operations, ensuring ethical practices and responsible growth on both the local and global level. Transparency, accountability and legal compliance ensure that the trust placed in us is protected and upheld with the utmost integrity.
This page offers insights into our policies, ratings, and further key documents that reflect our dedication to responsible business practices.

Our principles of responsible business at GLS

GLS business customer standing in front of her store and smiling towards camera
 

The Code of Business Standards forms the basis of all business activities of the GLS Group. Furthermore it shows the obligation of the GLS Group towards its stakeholders.

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GLS driver holding two parcels on his hands and behind there is GLS electric van

The conservation of resources and the reduction of emissions are of central importance at GLS. Together with its employees, customers and suppliers, GLS wants to become one of the leading providers of sustainable parcel services.

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GLS Group Environmental Standard
 
GLS employees standing next to the parcel conveyor
 

General Logistics Systems B.V. and its affiliates (GLS) are subsidiaries of International Distribution Services plc (IDS).
As a UK company, IDS is subject to the requirements of the UK Modern Slavery Act.

Read IDS’ recent Modern Slavery Act Statement for 2023 / 2024 here, opens as a pdf document:

IDS Modern Slavery Statement 2023-2024
Ecovadis silver medal
 

In 2024, GLS was awarded the EcoVadis Silver medal with 70 points, positioning us within the top 8% of all companies assessed worldwide. EcoVadis evaluates companies on its holistic sustainability management system in four areas: Environment, Sustainable Procurement, Ethics and Labour & Human Rights. The certificate is renewed annually, and the latest one is valid until May 2025. A submission for the year 2025 is under review and results are expected in Q3, 2025.

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The GLS Group has introduced an informant/ombudsman system to enable employees, business partners and third parties to report criminal acts and similar serious offences on a confidential basis.

To the reporting channel

*Unless specifically mentioned, GLS refers to all affiliated companies of GLS B.V., operating under the GLS trademark.