Environmental strategy
From the outset, Getlink has been committed to low carbon transport and to preserving the environments in which its infrastructure is located. Responsible, ambitious and pragmatic, the Group is deploying a strategy and concrete actions to respond to the climate and environmental emergency.
Linking financial and climate performance: the low-carbon margin indicator
In 2022, Getlink was the first industrial and services organisation to create a financial indicator in anticipation of the gradual Europe-wide application of the “polluter pays” principle. It is thus creating a new indicator, which will be monitored every year: the decarbonised margin indicator.
« Our 96% decarbonised margin confirms the sustainability of the Group’s activities, in an objective way that is comparable with our peers. »
Controlling waste and promoting the circular economy
In the area of waste management, Getlink applies a collection and processing strategy that gives priority to recycling, recovery and reuse. The Group is committed to strict discipline in this area, particularly on major rolling stock and infrastructure renewal projects.
As an example, from 2021 to 2023, the 6 first-generation Truck Shuttles (“Breda” type) will be gradually replaced by new Shuttles with reduced maintenance costs.
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80%
is our waste recovery rate in 2024 for the Group
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1900
tonnes of ballast reused at the UK terminal in 2021
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98%
of the weight of Breda shuttles between 2021 and 2023 been recycled
Helping to preserve natural environments
Committed from the outset to preserving natural environments, the Group operates some of the most environmentally-friendly mobility solutions and infrastructures. Its initiatives to protect biodiversity, control water consumption and improve air quality are an integral part of its development strategy.
For several years now, the Group has been working to reduce the use of plant protection products, which are used in particular to maintain green and mineral spaces, and to keep safety equipment and railway areas in operational condition. At the French terminal, for example, 100% of phytosanitary products have been replaced by mechanical and manual weeding techniques.
Getlink is also committed to monitoring and controlling air quality and the impact of emissions from its activities. For Eurotunnel, this has been a concern since the start of the Concession in 1986.
The “Ornamental Gardens” on the edge of the Coquelles terminal are a much-appreciated rest area for migratory species and an essential nesting spot for many birds.
