From our distribution centre to your door, we optimise every step of the process. With fixed delivery schedules, environmentally responsible transport, solar-generated energy, and recycled packaging materials, at Vandeputte, sustainability is not an afterthought—it is embedded in every stage of the distribution process.

Sustainability is not treated as a mere marketing claim, but as an operational choice embedded across our distribution activities: from the energy that powers our warehouse, to the packaging used to supply your orders.

95% green energy originates from our own solar panels

Our distribution centre in Puurs is powered by solar energy, with 95% of consumption powered by rooftop solar panels. The remainder of our energy requirements are sourced exclusively from green electricity. Fossil fuels no longer form any part of our energy mix.

We also take proactive measures to minimise our energy consumption

• Motion sensors control lighting throughout the facility, ensuring that lights are activated only where and when they are required
• Infra-red heating provides targeted heating without unnecessary energy wastage
• Dock shelters at loading bays help prevent heat loss during loading and unloading operations

Smart packaging: as little as possible, as efficient as possible

Wherever possible, we aim to minimise the amount of packaging used. When packaging is required, we exclusively use recycled materials. When preparing an order for delivery, our software automatically selects the most suitable packaging based on the product dimensions. This eliminates excessive use of boxes, and avoids unnecessary filling materials.

28 waste streams, maximum recycling

All waste generated at our distribution centre is carefully sorted into 28 separate waste streams. This system maximises recycling rates while minimising residual waste.

Green transport, from start to finish

We translate sustainability into practical actions across our entire transport network:

• Journeys are optimised to eliminate unnecessary travel
• The last mile is increasingly served by electric vehicles and bicycle deliveries
• Regionally located mini-depots enable consolidated, local distribution flows
• Fixed delivery days for our customers help reduce the number of transport movements over time

By choosing fixed delivery days, you as the customer, actively contribute to reducing transport-related emissions. No extra delivery for a single box – we consolidate deliveries and optimise transport routes.

Would you like to find out how our logistics approach can support your organisation’s sustainability objectives? We’d be happy to discuss customised solutions with you.

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