Sustainable for the future
Achieving climate targets – with electric lorries and the CSRD
Companies and consumers worldwide are called upon to act in a climate-friendly manner. Numerous international laws and agreements support this effort. Together with our customers, we develop innovative, environmentally responsible solutions that often go beyond regulatory requirements, making an important contribution to reducing CO₂ emissions.
For the transport sector, climate protection primarily means switching to alternative drives. At Logwin, we are already leading in this area. From our Traiskirchen site near Vienna, shipments have been distributed in local transport via electric trucks (E-trucks) for more than five years. Since 2025, Vorarlberg has joined the initiative, initially with two E-trucks in test operation; this year, the fleet will grow to seven E-trucks. “Our customers and we approach these challenges with the same spirit,” says Susan Panick, sustainability expert at Logwin Austria. “We do a lot to avoid emissions and save resources.”
Each E-truck costs Logwin up to €300,000. “Both the regional E-trucks and the LNG truck we are testing for long-haul transport are equipped with telematics systems. This allows us to continuously track and evaluate data on driving behavior, weather conditions, and road types, as well as how much CO₂ an alternative drive saves compared to conventional engines,” explains Panick. A long-term Logwin customer, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040, rewards this commitment for climate protection with firm contracts for E-trucks.
Susan Panick herself has driven an E-truck: “Less noise and no exhaust – especially during frequent trailer hookups and detachments, it’s a clear benefit for drivers.” The vehicles are a key part of the upstream supply chain, transporting goods to rail terminals, where they continue long distances by environmentally friendly rail.
Charging the E-trucks in Vorarlberg has been very effective. “One of our drivers can charge his truck near his home, thanks to the support of the local private energy provider,” reports Panick. “With additional E-trucks, a high-performance charging station will be built near our Dornbirn site.” At the Traiskirchen and Vienna sites, E-trucks are charged using green electricity from photovoltaic systems on the warehouse rooftops.
The practical aspects of sustainability go hand in hand with regulatory compliance. Céline Trischberger, CSR Manager at Logwin, is responsible for sustainability reporting across the group and is currently focused on implementing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Comprehensive data must be collected and analyzed, with support from specialized software. “The demand for environmentally friendly solutions is increasing worldwide. Thanks to data collection and analysis, we can act in accordance with strict compliance rules and the EU taxonomy, and implement concrete sustainability measures such as purchasing renewable energy or resource-saving equipment,” summarizes Céline Trischberger. For example, analysis showed that of 222 forklifts tracked in 2025, 204 were already electric, leaving only 18 with combustion engines. “The data gives us direction. We know where we stand and where we can improve. This also allows us to support our customers in achieving their sustainability goals."
