Sustainable business

Our responsibility for tomorrow

Corporate Social Responsibility as the core of our company.

Investing in people, planet and prosperity

Transport keeps society running. That's why we at Van den Haak TransMission feel a special responsibility to perform this essential function in a sustainable and socially responsible manner. Our investments in sustainability are not a side issue, but a core part of our business operations.

Sustainable buildings and infrastructure

Energy-efficient housing for the future Our recent expansion shows our sustainable ambition:

  • Gas-free new construction - Completely sustainable heating without fossil fuels
  • Maximum daylight - Light domes and Solatubes for natural lighting
  • Smart LED lighting - Complete site (56,000 m²) and building (14,000 m²) with dimming function and motion sensors
  • Solar energy since 2012 - Own generation of a large part of our energy consumption
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Circular economy

Conscious handling of waste and reuse
Daily we process large quantities of packaging material. Our waste policy:

  • Separated waste collection - Plastic, cardboard and wood at different collection points
  • Active reuse - Wood from broken pallets is used for new pallets
  • Minimization of waste streams - Continuous focus on reducing waste
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Clean and efficient fleet

Investing in the latest, cleanest technology. Our fleet meets the highest environmental standards:

  • 100% Euro 6 engines - The cleanest diesel technology available
  • 5 LNG tractors - Cleaner fuel for heavy transport
  • Smart driving style guidance - Board computers with driving style assistant for more efficient driving
  • Continuous training - Regular education in defensive and efficient driving
  • Electric future - Testing electric trucks in day and night distribution
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Social involvement

People and education at the center. Sustainability goes beyond environment alone:

  • Employment - Daily collaboration with Werkzaak Rivierenland for labor participation
  • Practical education - As a recognized training company, we guide four work-based learning students
  • Regional cooperation - Participation in energy covenant cluster Geldermalsen-Neerijnen
  • Facilitating sustainable transport - Twelve charging points for electric cars
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Our sustainable future vision

Continuous improvement for people and environment. With the combination of solar energy and electric vehicles, we will realize an even cleaner transport chain from 2024. Our investments in sustainability are not only good for the environment, but also make us a more reliable partner for the future.

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"Transport cannot be without impact, but we ensure that impact is as positive as possible - for today and for tomorrow."