Bolloré Logistics Crowned Best Green Logistics Operator at the 2017 AFLAS Awards
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Present on June 29th at the 2017 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) organized by Asia Cargo News and held in Singapore at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Bolloré Logistics received the Best Green Logistics Operator award in front of the transport and logistics community.
Mr. Yves Laforgue, Chief Operating Officer at Bolloré Logistics Asia Pacific, was honored to receive the award on behalf of the company from the hands of Mr. Ian Kwok, Assistant General Manager of Aviation Logistics at the Airport Authority of Hong Kong. “Bolloré Logistics is honored to have been recognized as ‘Best Green Logistics Operator’ at the award presentation ceremony where many international transport and logistics companies gathered,” mentions Mr. Yves Laforgue. “This distinction rewards the steps taken by Bolloré Logistics in an effort to offer more eco-friendly solutions to its clients in the Asia Pacific region,” Mr. Yves Laforgue adds.
Organized annually by Asia Cargo News – the only newspaper covering logistics and cargo supply chains in the Asia Pacific region – this event recognizes transport and logistics service providers for their excellence in service quality, innovation, customer relationship management and reliability. Thousands of shippers and customers voted for the 2017 AFLAS winners, therefore truly reflecting the opinion of the industry experts. The nomination criteria followed a technical evaluation. At first, the top eight firms in each category were short-listed; after which, the top three firms in each category made up the final shortlist.
A Glance at Bolloré Logistics’ Green Projects in Asia Pacific
As an effort to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Asia Pacific region, Bolloré Logistics introduced in 2015 its very first hybrid shuttle from its “Green Hub” in order to serve the fashion and luxury industry in Singapore.
“Thousands of shippers and customers voted for the 2017 AFLAS winners, therefore truly reflecting the opinion of the industry experts.”
To pursue its commitments towards a more eco-friendly supply chain, Bolloré logistics is also continuing its actions for the setup of environmentally-responsible buildings. Since its “Green Hub” in 2013, logistics hub in Singapore to be Green Mark Platinum* and LEED Gold* certified, Bolloré Logistics launched two other green building initiatives in Asia. In 2016, Bolloré Logistics Australia moved to a brand new 5-Star Green*** rated warehouse and office spaces located at Melbourne Airport.
More recently, Bolloré Logistics South Korea installed a 264-sqm urban farm on its office rooftop building in Seoul, South Korea, as part of the Group’s initiative to promoting “Green Projects” and protecting the biodiversity.
Bolloré Logistics’ SAVE PROGRAM
With SAVE PROGRAM, Bolloré Logistics supports its customers aiming at reducing GHG emissions and atmospheric pollutants along the supply chain, thus limiting environmental impact. SAVE PROGRAM acts on two levers: improving air quality in urban areas and fighting against climate change.
Questions & Answers
Q.What initiatives did Bolloré Logistics undertake in the Asia Pacific region to earn this award?
What initiatives did Bolloré Logistics undertake in the Asia Pacific region to earn this award?
Bolloré Logistics introduced a hybrid shuttle in Singapore and set up environmentally-responsible buildings. This includes their 'Green Hub' and a 5-Star Green rated warehouse in Australia. They also installed an urban farm in South Korea.
Q.How were the winners for the AFLAS Awards chosen by Asia Cargo News?
How were the winners for the AFLAS Awards chosen by Asia Cargo News?
Initially, the top eight firms in each category were short-listed following a technical evaluation. This was then narrowed down to a final shortlist of the top three firms. Thousands of shippers and customers then voted for the winners.
Q.What is the primary objective of Bolloré Logistics' SAVE PROGRAM?
What is the primary objective of Bolloré Logistics' SAVE PROGRAM?
The SAVE PROGRAM aims to help customers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and atmospheric pollutants within the supply chain. Its goal is to limit environmental impact, improve air quality in urban areas, and combat climate change.
Q.Who presented the Best Green Logistics Operator award to Bolloré Logistics?
Who presented the Best Green Logistics Operator award to Bolloré Logistics?
Mr. Ian Kwok, Assistant General Manager of Aviation Logistics at the Airport Authority of Hong Kong, presented the award. Mr. Yves Laforgue, Chief Operating Officer for Bolloré Logistics Asia Pacific, accepted it on the company's behalf.
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