Sustainability at The Platform Group

Sustainability plays an important role at The Platform Group, not only in terms of the environment, but also in social sustainability. At The Platform Group, the focus is on CO2 reduction in logistics and the preservation of inner cities.

Sustainability

Sustainability at The Platform Group

Sustainability plays an important role at The Platform Group, not only in terms of the environment, but also in social sustainability. At The Platform Group, the focus is on CO2 reduction in logistics and the preservation of inner cities.

Sustainability - far more than environmental protection

The idea of sustainability has become increasingly prevalent in companies in recent years, and this is also the case at The Platform Group. With the aim of effectively implementing sustainability in all three aspects of the company, a number of factors have already been considered and concrete approaches have been developed. Social sustainability is already reflected in the approach of many of our platforms,

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in particular the preservation of brick-and-mortar retailers and city centres through the digitization of their products. Other factors include sustainable corporate governance, diversity and viable approaches to logistics. For the most part, sustainable brands are now offered in our online stores. We look forward to a sustainable future.

Sustainability - far more than environmental protection

The idea of sustainability has become increasingly prevalent in companies in recent years, and this is also the case at The Platform Group. With the aim of effectively implementing sustainability in all three aspects of the company, a number of factors have already been considered and concrete approaches have been developed. Social sustainability is already reflected in the approach of many of our platforms,

in particular the preservation of brick-and-mortar retailers and city centres through the digitization of their products. Other factors include sustainable corporate governance, diversity and viable approaches to logistics. For the most part, sustainable brands are now offered in our online stores. We look forward to a sustainable future.

"Our goal is to become as sustainable as possible and to make a statement. As a family business, we take responsibility."

Dominik Benner

Dominik Benner

CEO The Platform Group

"Our goal is to become as sustainable as possible and to make a statement. As a family business, we take responsibility."

Social sustainability

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Many local retailers in the city centres are fighting for their survival, not just since the pandemic. Especially in side streets or smaller towns, the situation is difficult. In many rural town centres, stores stand empty. In the big shopping malls, the same familiar names dominate repeatedly. We help local retailers in an increasing number of sectors to showcase their product range and expertise on a growing array of platforms. This generates additional sales that secure their existence, jobs for their employees and life for the city centre. With us, there’s no robot packing parcels in vast warehouses; instead our retailers, trained salespeople, put their heart and soul into their work and send it to you with care.

We are saving city centres and jobs

Many local retailers in the city centres are fighting for their survival, not just since the pandemic. Especially in side streets or smaller towns, the situation is difficult. In many rural town centres, stores stand empty. In the big shopping malls, the same familiar names dominate repeatedly. We help local retailers in an increasing number of sectors to showcase their product range and expertise on a growing array of platforms. This generates additional sales that secure their existence, jobs for their employees and life for the city centre. With us, there’s no robot packing parcels in vast warehouses; instead our retailers, trained salespeople, put their heart and soul into their work and send it to you with care.

We believe in the power of diversity

Scientific studies show that heterogeneous teams are more successful and sustainable than homogeneous groups. Cultural diversity is also important to us. Our employees and our retailers have diverse social and national backgrounds. In the meantime, we are working at an increasing number of locations with more and more nationalities and cultures. We appreciate every employee’s personal contribution.

Diversity

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Scientific studies show that heterogeneous teams are more successful and sustainable than homogeneous groups. Cultural diversity is also important to us. Our employees and our retailers have diverse social and national backgrounds. In the meantime, we are working at an increasing number of locations with more and more nationalities and cultures. We appreciate every employee’s personal contribution.

Governance

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We want to grow, but only sustainably. For us, this means observing generally recognized principles of good corporate governance. We launched our sustainable platform Greenlocal in 2021, where we offer sustainable products from selected sustainably-focused local retailers.

Sustainable corporate governance

We want to grow, but only sustainably. For us, this means observing generally recognized principles of good corporate governance. We launched our sustainable platform Greenlocal in 2021, where we offer sustainable products from selected sustainably-focused local retailers.

CO2 reduction in logistics and returns

Wherever possible, we use environmentally-friendly options in our processes. This doesn’t just apply to the packaging of our goods. We also prefer to use green shipping options like DHL GoGreen. We also do our best to reduce the return rate which we measure very carefully and are always well below the industry average. This helps to reduce the number of parcels sent and thus the environmental impact. By focusing on local retailers, we are also reducing the land consumption demanded by mail order companies with their large warehouses. This contribution goes towards reducing urban sprawl and the struggle for vacant land near cities.

Environmental
sustainability

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Wherever possible, we use environmentally-friendly options in our processes. This doesn’t just apply to the packaging of our goods. We also prefer to use green shipping options like DHL GoGreen. We also do our best to reduce the return rate which we measure very carefully and are always well below the industry average. This helps to reduce the number of parcels sent and thus the environmental impact. By focusing on local retailers, we are also reducing the land consumption demanded by mail order companies with their large warehouses. This contribution goes towards reducing urban sprawl and the struggle for vacant land near cities.

What we have already achieved

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65%

Most of our product range consists of sustainable brands from

CO2 is being reduced in our logistics and returns

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sustainable shops. Greenlocal will become our most sustainable platform in 2021

70%

Most of our product range consists of sustainable brands from

 

100%

sustainable shops. Greenlocal will become our most sustainable platform in 2021

 

65%

CO2 is being reduced in our logistics and returns

Greenlocal Online Shop

Greenlocal stands for more commitment and sustainability. We want sustainability to be firmly established in our society. Both our partners’ and retailers’ brands are already sustainable but have been unable to showcase this prominently on our industry platforms. In 2021, the time will come: we are launching a platform where only sustainably-focused retailers can advertise their environmental, socially sustainable products.

 

Greenlocal will launch in 2021 and become an important part of The Platform Group. We believe that everyone can play their part in making the world a more sustainable place. Up to now, taking responsibility for a lifestyle that consumes fewer resources is still far too often seen as a purely personal decision. But it is up to companies to set the framework for sustainable lifestyles so that our vision of the future can become a reality, namely a good quality of life for everyone.

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Greenlocal will launch in 2021 and become an important part of The Platform Group. We believe that everyone can play their part in making the world a more sustainable place. Up to now, taking responsibility for a lifestyle that consumes fewer resources is still far too often seen as a purely personal decision. But it is up to companies to set the framework for sustainable lifestyles so that our vision of the future can become a reality, namely a good quality of life for everyone.

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