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SSI SCHAEFER joins the 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders initiative as the first intralogistics provider to make its contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. #ThinkTomorrow.

With the "50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders" initiative, selected international companies show the will, drive and ability to take effective measures in the fight against climate change. In order to contribute to the achievement of the 17 goals for sustainable development (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - UNSDG), SSI SCHAEFER promotes sustainable and efficient intralogistics solutions and strengthens the logistics of the company.

Intralogistics is the backbone of almost every sector and the corresponding services and solutions are indispensable for a modern society. Intralogistics enables companies to operate in different sectors of the economy, both locally and in a global environment. A functioning and sustainable supply chain is one of the success factors for most companies, because resources are finite and must be used wisely. In view of the experience and the portfolio of sustainable solutions and innovations, SSI SCHAEFER was invited to participate in this initiative - in line with the company's slogan "Think Tomorrow."

Steffen Bersch, CEO of the SSI SCHAEFER Group: “The initiative that we have joined is based on the goals of sustainable development of the United Nations. We at SSI SCHAEFER are also committed to these goals. As a leading international provider of storage and logistics systems, we have been dealing with sustainable solutions for a long time. We need an economically efficient and sustainable logistics organization to reduce energy consumption, CO2 emissions and costs, while promoting short supply chains and healthy working conditions.”

SSI SCHAEFER supports the united nations 17 sustainable development goals

As a global provider with a strong local presence, SSI SCHAEFER supports both large and medium-sized companies in innovating and increasing efficiency in their logistics processes and supply chains. SSI SCHAEFER has a broad portfolio of innovative products and solutions that experts customize according to the specific needs of each individual customer - some examples are: energy efficiency and the environmentally friendly operation of storage and logistics processes, ecological construction methods, short supply chains, predictive maintenance and remote maintenance, healthy working conditions and a cleaner environment, less waste and reducing the carbon footprint.

Below you can see how we at SSI SCHAEFER, as one of the 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders, work together with our customers to ensure sustainable, economical and future-proof intralogistics solutions and enable them to make a contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

We are Enablers and Partner for Sustainable Solutions and Intralogistics

The references presented, ORCA, Infarm and Pepperl+Fuchs , show how SSI SCHAEFER contributes to the achievement of the following UNSDGs:

UNSDG 2: No hunger
UNSDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
UNSDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
UNSDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Find out more about the sustainable solutions from SSI SCHAEFER here.

Sustainable Solutions from SSI SCHAEFER

Sustainable innovation to create a scalable solution for a new local food system with Infarm (Europe)

Sustainable innovation to create a scalable solution for a new, local food system with Infarm (Europe)
According to the UN forecast that by 2030 80% of the population will live in cities, together with the expected population growth, the demand for food production will exceed our most valuable resources. Infarm and SSI SCHAEFER worked together to enable the move from traditional farming to automated "vertical" farming. Vertical farms have become critical to making cities and communities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Compared to traditional arable farming, the innovative solution is up to 400 times more efficient (ie farmers can produce the equivalent of almost 2 hectares of arable land in 25 m²), uses 95% less water, 75% less fertilizer and uses no chemical pesticides.

Resilience to climate change and unpredictable events like the COVID-19 pandemic with ORCA Cold Chain Solutions (Asia)

But food safety and high performance is another area where SSI SCHAEFER makes a difference. Take for example the energy efficient but highly automated logistics solution implemented for ORCA Cold Chain Solutions in the Philippines. This solution faces the challenges of the food industry that up to 37% of the food produced worldwide is lost due to poor packaging, storage and handling. It also enabled the partners to reduce electricity costs by almost 35% and minimize human intervention. In this way, the integrity of all goods can be guaranteed, and accountability as well, as 100% traceability of the goods can be increased (ie with the automation solution from SSI SCHAEFER, up to 4,800 pallets can be moved in a single day).

A digital distribution center with energy-efficient hardware and an intelligent software solution for predictive maintenance with Pepperl+Fuchs (North America)

With an innovative approach and use of technology, SSI SCHAEFER implemented a reliable and future-proof distribution center with approx. 28,000 storage locations for Pepperl+Fuchs . Equipped with energy-efficient hardware and with the aim of reducing space requirements, the automated solution combines the strengths of both customer and supplier. The solution uses the performance of Pepperl+Fuchs sensors in conjunction with the SSI SCHAEFER logistics software for an innovative and customized solution for predictive maintenance.

About United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030

SSI SCHAEFER supports the goals for sustainable development

Adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sets out a common plan of action for peace and prosperity for people and planet, now and in the future. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) are an urgent call for action by developed and developing countries in a global partnership to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address global challenges, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice, and are all interlinked.

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