A circular business model
Circularity is the foundation of our business at IPP and across Faber Group. From smart load carriers and digital tracking to alternative fuels and intermodal transport, we continuously explore new ways to make reuse more efficient, measurable, and scalable.
Every load carrier we pool replaces single-use packaging and prevents unnecessary emissions, waste, and cost. Our actions are guided by three focus areas that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals most relevant to our business.
Sustainability data and targets
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approx. 75 million pallet movements per year (IPP, 2025) |
7 years average pallet lifetime (E812 & A1210 specifications) |
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100% sustainably sourced timber (FSC® / PEFC™ certified supply base) |
82–85% lower CO₂eq compared to one-way pallets (through closed pooling model) |
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239,668 t CO₂ avoided in 2025 by the use of IPP’s pooling system |
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Our focus areas
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SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production |
We keep materials in use for as long as possible through repair, reuse, and recycling. Our wooden pallets are made from certified, sustainably sourced wood (FSC® and PEFC™), maintained to the highest standards, with the majority of them being converted to biomass or recycled at end of life.
Plastic pallets and load carriers are designed for long service life, repeated reuse, and recyclability at end of life, helping to reduce single-use plastics and material loss. That’s how we close the loop.
Recognised by EcoVadisOur performance is independently recognised with an EcoVadis Platinum rating (top 1% companies worldwide), reflecting the transparency and traceability of our material sourcing and reuse systems. Further information about our Platinum Medal can be found here: Faber Group EcoVadis Medal |
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SDG 13: Climate action |
Pooling is climate action in motion. By optimising routes, sharing truck capacity, and reducing empty miles, we lower CO₂ emissions across every trip. Our climate ambition:
–30% CO₂ per trip by 2030, on the path toward net zero by 2045
Lean & Green memberLean & Green is a European initiative that supports companies in structurally reducing CO₂ emissions from logistics. As a certified member, IPP measures, validates, and improves emission reductions together with hauliers and customers through collaborative logistics projects. |
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals |
Sustainability works best as a team effort. From depot operators to manufacturers, we collaborate to reduce our shared footprint, from smarter transport to innovative reuse solutions.
Landlife partnership programmeWe also partner with Landlife Company to restore ecosystems through reforestation and carbon offset projects, contributing to healthier, more resilient environments. And as part of the UN Global Compact, we uphold the world’s leading sustainability principles in every market we serve. |
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Sustainability as shared progress
Every collaboration helps us move closer to a circular, net-zero future. By pooling resources, knowledge, and ambition, we make logistics more sustainable for everyone.
Measuring what matters
Sustainability at IPP is guided by a double materiality assessment, identifying the environmental and social topics where our impact is greatest and where risks and opportunities matter most to our business and stakeholders. Our circular pooling model supports compliance with evolving European sustainability regulations, including PPWR and EUDR, without adding operational complexity for customers.
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85% of our footprint comes from the production of our load carriers and transport, where we focus our innovation. |
Thousands of truck kilometres saved through shared loads and route optimisation. |
Millions of pallets reused each year, keeping valuable materials in circulation. |
