Foresco Group has reached an important milestone in its sustainability strategy. On 26 October 2026, our climate targets were officially validated by SBTi Services. This means our emissions reduction targets for 2030 and 2040 have been independently assessed against science-based criteria. What does this validation mean for Foresco, our customers and our suppliers?
Sustainability has been a key part of Foresco's strategy for many years. We invest in renewable energy, electrification, smarter transport and extending the service life of wooden pallets and packaging. We are also working to reduce emissions throughout our entire value chain.
To guide these efforts, we have been measuring our greenhouse gas emissions since 2021. Based on this data, we have set specific emissions reduction targets.
In 2024, Foresco committed to having these targets validated against the criteria of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Following extensive preparation, improvements in the quality of our sustainability data and a formal validation process, official validation was confirmed on 26 October 2026.
There is international consensus on the need to limit global warming. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) was established to translate international climate goals into specific targets for companies and sectors. The SBTi sets science-based criteria to assess whether companies' greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets are aligned with international climate goals. SBTi Services is responsible for independently validating those targets.
Foresco has set targets both for its own operations and for its wider value chain. We use 2021 as our base year.
By 2030, we aim to:
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our own operations and purchased energy (scope 1 and 2) by 60%. For emissions across our value chain (scope 3), our reduction target is 30%.
By 2040, we aim to:
Reduce emissions across both scope 1 and 2 and scope 3 by 90%. Foresco also has a validated science-based target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040 at the latest.
Net-zero means prioritising deep reductions in actual greenhouse gas emissions. Any residual emissions must then be permanently neutralised in accordance with the applicable SBTi criteria.
When people think about CO₂ emissions from a pallet manufacturer, they may think first of machinery, trucks and energy consumption at production sites. These are important areas of focus, but most of our climate impact arises elsewhere.
According to our 2025 Sustainability Report, approximately 92% of our total emissions are linked to activities in our value chain.
These include the production of purchased raw materials, the transport of timber to our sites and the end-of-life treatment of products.
That is why we cannot achieve our climate targets on our own. Working closely with timber suppliers, transport partners and customers is essential.
Validation marks a new milestone in a journey that has already been under way for several years. Foresco has taken steps in a number of areas.
Generating more of our own renewable energy
Foresco continues to invest in solar panels at its production sites. In 2025, our solar installations generated a total of 7,086 MWh of electricity, compared with 1,807 MWh in 2023. We are also exploring ways to further reduce energy consumption and use heat and energy more efficiently.
Electrifying and optimising transport
We are gradually replacing fossil-fuel-powered vehicles and forklift trucks with electric alternatives. In 2025, our electric trucks travelled more than 110,000 kilometres. We are also exploring more efficient transport planning, shorter transport distances and the use of alternative transport modes where possible.
Paying attention to the origin of our timber
Timber is our main raw material. That is why we have worked exclusively with certified timber suppliers since 2025. Certification schemes such as PEFC and FSC support responsible forest management and help us gain better insight into where our timber comes from.
We also assess the environmental impact of sourcing and transporting our raw materials. Suppliers therefore have an important part to play in achieving our climate targets.
Circularity remains a central part of Foresco's services. In 2025, our sites processed approximately 28.5 million used pallets. By sorting, repairing and reusing pallets, we keep materials in use for longer and reduce the need for new raw materials.
Through Foresco Collect, Repair & Re-use, we also help customers gain visibility into and manage their pallet flows. This brings together practical pallet management, reuse and more efficient processes.
More and more companies are paying attention to the climate impact of their products and suppliers. Customers want to know not only what a product costs and how reliable it is, but also how their suppliers are working to reduce their environmental impact. Our validated climate targets make clear which emissions reductions Foresco is working towards in the short and long term.
At the same time, we continue to develop solutions that help customers improve their own packaging and logistics processes. Examples include reusing pallets, optimising packaging designs and reducing unnecessary material use and transport.
And we look beyond our own operations. Working together across the value chain is precisely what creates further opportunities to reduce environmental impact.
With our climate targets validated, the direction is clear. The coming years will be about putting these plans into practice.
Foresco is further developing its climate transition plan and continues to invest in better data collection, energy savings and collaboration with suppliers and customers.
Our annual Sustainability Reports provide insight into our progress, the measures we are taking and the challenges that still lie ahead.
The validation is an important recognition of our ambitions. The next step is to turn them into measurable results.
Our 2025 Sustainability Report covers our climate ambitions, renewable energy, responsible sourcing of raw materials and circular pallet management in more detail.
Read the Sustainability Report at foresco.eu/duurzaamheid.
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