Governance

At GLS*, we are committed to doing the right thing and strive to apply the highest standards in every aspect of our operations, ensuring ethical practices and responsible growth on both the local and global level. Transparency, accountability and legal compliance ensure that the trust placed in us is protected and upheld with the utmost integrity.
This page offers insights into our policies, ratings, and further key documents that reflect our dedication to responsible business practices.

Our principles of responsible business at GLS

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Code of Business Standards

The Code of Business Standards forms the basis of all business activities of the GLS Group. Furthermore it shows the obligation of the GLS Group towards its stakeholders.

Opens as a pdf document.

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Environmental Standard

The conservation of resources and the reduction of emissions are of central importance at GLS. Together with its employees, customers and suppliers, GLS wants to become one of the leading providers of sustainable parcel services.

Opens as a pdf document.

GLS Group Environmental Standard
 
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Modern Slavery Act

General Logistics Systems B.V. and its affiliates (GLS) are subsidiaries of International Distribution Services plc (IDS).
As a UK company, IDS is subject to the requirements of the UK Modern Slavery Act.

Read IDS’ recent Modern Slavery Act Statement for 2023 / 2024 here, opens as a pdf document:

IDS Modern Slavery Statement 2023-2024
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EcoVadis Bronze Medal

GLS Group received the EcoVadis Bronze Medal* in 2025 with 70 points, ranking in the top 16% of companies assessed globally.

*This certification is renewed annually, evaluates sustainability across Environment, Procurement, Ethics and Labor & Human Rights.

EcoVadis
 

Whistleblowing

The GLS Group has introduced an informant/ombudsman system to enable employees, business partners and third parties to report criminal acts and similar serious offences on a confidential basis.

To the reporting channel

*Unless specifically mentioned, GLS refers to all affiliated companies of GLS B.V., operating under the GLS trademark.