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Madrid. 12th November, 2024 – GLS Spain has strengthened its commitment to sustainability through a comprehensive agreement with Endesa. Leveraging the leadership of both companies in their respective sectors, they will continue to drive the transition towards a low-carbon economy. This strategic agreement, aimed at reducing their environmental impact, lays out plans for three key areas: energy, mobility and solar power.
Regarding energy consumption, GLS Spain has secured a fixed-price energy supply, enabling it to manage resources more efficiently. This contract encompasses all energy supplies used by the company in Spain, approximately 10 GWh, and guarantees that 100% will come from certified renewable sources.
Another critical aspect of this agreement is mobility, which will enable GLS Spain to move towards an entirely electric fleet as well as meet charging needs, both inside and outside its facilities.
To this end, Endesa will supply and, in some cases, install over 100 charging points at GLS facilities across Spain. Up to 19 locations nationwide will feature chargers of various capacities, including ultra-fast chargers (300 kW) designated primarily for GLS’ delivery fleet. What’s more, both companies are working to ensure this charging infrastructure is available to all employees, supporting their transition to electric mobility if they so choose.
This agreement also provides GLS Spain’s fleet with access to Endesa’s public charging network under favourable conditions, allowing drivers to charge beyond GLS’ facilities —a benefit that extends to all GLS employees.
The third key area of this agreement covers on-site energy creation and consumption. Endesa has already started installing an on-site photovoltaic plant at the GLS delegation in Coslada, which will cover approximately 30% of its energy needs. However, the goal is to equip all its facilities with proprietary solar power in the coming years, reinforcing its commitment to clean and renewable energy.
Endesa has undertaken this project as a turnkey solution, which encompasses calculating, designing, manufacturing, supplying, transporting, insuring, installing, and commissioning the on-site system. This initial project at the GLS site includes 155 solar panels with a solar capture area of over 300 m2 and capacity of 78 kWp. This is the first plant among the remaining delegations, with plans to continue developing on-site solar energy systems and expand this technology to as many of the 19 locations as possible.
"This agreement with Endesa reflects our commitment to leading the change toward a more sustainable business model. We are convinced that every step counts, and this represents significant progress in reducing our carbon footprint and enhancing efficiency at all levels of our operations", says Daniel López, Environmental director of GLS Spain.
For Davide Ciciliato, Endesa’s General Director of Commercialisation, “The climate change clock is ticking, and many companies have set their roadmap to reduce their environmental impact. At Endesa, we’re helping them design personalised decarbonisation energy strategies with a 360° approach.”
Through this agreement, GLS Spain not only reaffirms its commitment to environmental protection, it also strengthens its leadership regarding sustainability within the logistics sector.
About Endesa
Endesa is the largest electricity company in Spain and the second largest in Portugal. The company is also the second largest gas operator in the Spanish market. Endesa operates an end-to-end generation, distribution and electricity commercialization business. Endesa also offers electric mobility services, where it is one of the main charging point operators in Spain, as well as value-added services aimed at the electrification of energy usage in homes, companies, industries and Public Administrations. Endesa is firmly committed to the United Nations SDGs and strongly supports the development of renewable energies through Enel Green Power España , the digitalisation of grids through e - distribution , and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The Endesa Foundation is also active in CSR. Our workforce numbers around 9,260 employees. Endesa is a division of Enel, the largest electricity group in Europe.
About GLS Group
The GLS Group is one of Europe's largest independent parcel service providers, with a strong local presence in every country on the continent. It also operates through wholly owned subsidiaries in Canada and on the west coast of the US within a single GLS network. This allows the Group to seamlessly connect its customers and communities with millions of parcels and stories every day.
GLS proactively manages its network, flexibly connecting its markets to respond to their changing and dynamic nature. The company prides itself on offering its customers high- quality service that suits their needs in more than 40 countries. The GLS network comprises over 120 hubs and more than 1,600 depots, supported by over 36,600 last- mile delivery vehicles and 6,500 long-haul trucks. This offers network resilience, enhanced flexibility, and greater reach. In 2023/24, GLS generated record revenues of EUR 5.6 billion and delivered 905 million parcels across all markets.