THE LEAN & GREEN PROGRAMME

LEAN & GREEN Luxembourg

Reduce Fuel Costs, Win More Contracts and Cut CO₂ Emissions

Lean & Green Luxembourg helps transport companies reduce fuel consumption, improve fleet efficiency, access public funding and demonstrate measurable CO₂ reductions through an independently verified certification programme.

As Europe's leading logistics sustainability programme, Lean & Green provides a structured and independently verified pathway towards supply chain decarbonisation. Supported by the Cluster for Logistics Luxembourg, the programme enables companies to achieve measurable emission reductions, comply with evolving regulations, and strengthen their competitive position.

Join a growing community of organisations committed to building climate-neutral and efficient supply chains across Luxembourg and Europe.

Why Companies Join Lean & Green?

1. Reduce Fuel Costs and Improve Fleet Efficiency

Fuel is one of the largest operating costs for transport companies.

Lean & Green helps you identify practical measures that deliver both environmental and financial benefits:

Route optimisation
Improved vehicle utilisation
Better load factors
Reduced empty kilometres
Driver efficiency programmes
Fleet performance monitoring
Energy efficiency improvements

By reducing fuel consumption, companies can lower operating expenses while reducing transport-related CO₂ emissions.

2. Win More Logistics Contracts

Many shippers and multinational customers increasingly require their logistics partners to demonstrate sustainability performance.

Lean & Green provides independently verified evidence of your commitment to:

CO₂ reporting
ESG commitments
Scope 3 emissions reporting
Sustainable Transport Operations
Sustainable supply chain decarbonisation

A recognised certification can provide a competitive advantage in transport tenders and procurement processes.

3. Stay Ahead of Regulations

The transport industry faces increasing sustainability and reporting requirements.

Lean & Green helps companies prepare for:

CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)
CountEmissionsEU
Fit for 55 objectives
Customer sustainability audits
Supply chain emissions reporting

The programme provides a structured roadmap for compliance and continuous improvement

4. Access Funding for Fleet Modernisation

Lean & Green participants may benefit from national and European support programmes designed to accelerate logistics decarbonisation.

Potential support includes:

Enoprimes
Fit 4 Sustainability
SME Packages
Fleet renewal initiatives
Vehicle electrification projects
Alternative fuels
Energy efficiency investments
Logistics decarbonisation initiatives

Our team helps identify the most relevant opportunities for your business.

5. Benefits of Lean & Green Certification

Lean & Green members benefit from:

✅ Independently verified CO₂ reduction targets

✅ Lower fuel and energy costs

✅ Improved operational efficiency

✅ Greater competitiveness in transport tenders

✅ Access to sustainability funding programmes

✅ A structured logistics decarbonisation roadmap

✅ Networking opportunities with leading logistics organisations

✅ Alignment with EU sustainability regulations

✅ Enhanced customer trust through independent auditing

Business Benefits for Transport Companies

Business Challenge	Lean & Green Solution
Rising diesel costs	Fuel reduction through operational optimisation
Customer CO₂ requests	Verified emissions reporting
Pressure on margins	Efficiency improvements
ESG requirements	Independent certification
CSRD compliance	Structured reporting methodology
Carbon tax exposure	Reduced fuel consumption
Fleet investment decisions	Access to funding and guidance
Competitive transport market	Strong sustainability credentials

Start Your Lean & Green Journey Today

Reduce Costs. Increase Efficiency. Demonstrate Verified CO₂ Reduction.

Join Luxembourg's growing community of transport and logistics companies committed to operational excellence and sustainable growth.

✅ Reduce fuel consumption

✅ Strengthen your position in transport tenders

✅ Access sustainability funding

✅ Prepare for CSRD and CountEmissionsEU

✅ Obtain independent certification

✅ Build a competitive advantage

Book a free introductory meeting with the Cluster for Logistics Luxembourg and discover how Lean & Green can help your company reduce costs and emissions while growing your business.

The 5 Star Framework Award

The programme follows a progressive certification model designed to drive continuous improvement.

20% Reduction (Max 5 Years)

Scope of activities: 50%

Achieve a verified a 20% reduction in 5 years

Additional 10% reduction (Max 3 years)

Scope of activities: 65%

Achieve an additional 10% reduction.

Additional 5% reduction (Max 2 years)

Scope of activities: 75%

Achieve a further 5% reduction and expand decarbonisation efforts.

Additional 20% reduction (Max 2 years)

Scope of activities: 85%

Demonstrate deep decarbonisation across operations and supply chains.

Additional 10% reduction (Max 3 years)

Scope of activities: 65%

Show a credible pathway toward climate neutrality.

How Lean & Green Works?

A simple, guided process:

Step 1. Kick‑off Meeting

You calculate your transport emissions and identify practical reduction measures.

Step 2. CO₂ Baseline & Action Plan

You calculate your emissions and define measures to reduce them.

Step 3. Implementation & Monitoring

You execute your action plan with support from Lean & Green Luxembourg.

Step 4. Independent Verification

An accredited auditor reviews and validates the results achieved.

Step 5. Certification & Recognition

Your company receives official Lean & Green recognition and joins the European network.

Is Lean & Green Suitable for SMEs?

Absolutely.

Many small and medium-sized transport companies face increasing requests for sustainability information from customers but lack the resources to develop a structured decarbonisation strategy.

Lean & Green provides:

A clear methodology
Expert support
Funding guidance
Independent verification
Practical measures with measurable results

Whether you operate 5 trucks or 500 vehicles, the programme can be adapted to your business.

Support Initiatives

Funding Opportunities for Members

Lean & Green participants can benefit from several national support schemes:

Enoprimes – energy efficiency incentives
Fit 4 Sustainability – consultancy and implementation support
SME Packages – support for small and medium enterprises
Other EU programs depending on project type

We help you identify and apply for relevant funding.

Enoprimes

Multiple energy-saving actions for Lean & Green targets are supported. Top 3 projects: Modal shift, Truck fleet renewal, Electric vehicles.

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SME Package - Sustainability

Individual assistance to identify practical solutions for reducing environmental impact, generating savings by reducing energy/water consumption and improving waste management.

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PNM 2035

National mobility plan proposes an overall approach capable of handling 40% more trips than in 2017, implementing Modu 2.0 sustainable mobility strategy.

transports.lu

Fit 4 Sustainability

Co-funding up to 50% for large companies, 60% for medium-sized, and 70% for small companies for investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Contact for eligibility

Regulatory Alignment

Compliance & Impact

Lean & Green helps companies comply with EU regulations while reducing environmental impact. The program aligns with national and European climate initiatives, ensuring your logistics operations meet current and future standards.

PNEC

The PNEC is the result of a collaborative effort between ministries and administrations, coordinated by the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Biodiversity and the Ministry of Economy.

PNEC

Scope 3

The program contributes to reducing Scope 3 emissions by helping companies optimize transport flows, improve load factors, adopt low-carbon solutions, and measure emissions via harmonized methodology.

EU Count Emissions

The European Parliament voted on its first-reading position during its April 1 plenary session. Trilogue negotiations with the Council were voted for on December 4, 2024.

europarl.europa.eu

Tax Benefits & Transport Support

Carbon Tax Reduction

Lean & Green helps reduce the impact of the carbon tax by lowering fuel consumption through optimized transport flows, improved load factors, reduced mileage, and adoption of energy-efficient transport solutions.

Luxembourg introduced a CO2 tax on fuels starting January 1, 2021, which increases gradually every year.

Rail and Inland Waterway Support

Law of 23 December 2022 introducing financial support scheme to encourage rail and inland waterway transport
Grand-Ducal Regulation of 14 September 2018 setting out financial aid measures to promote inland waterway transport
Financial aid scheme for inland navigation, in force since 1 January 2019

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Lean & Green Luxembourg Participants

A growing network of leading logistics and transport companies committed to carbon reduction. Join these industry leaders in the journey toward zero emission logistics.

2 Star Companies

Biogros S.à r.l.

DHL Express

Luxport Group

Luxcargo Handling (former LuxairCARGO)

1 Star Companies

Arthur Welter Transports

CFL multimodal

lux-Airport

Offergeld Logistics

POST Luxembourg

Transalliance Europe

Group V

Wallenborn Transports S.A.

Lean & Green Label Companies

Streff

GN Transport

Eurogaume Lux S.A.

John Driege

Sales-Lentz

De Verband

KARP-KNEIP CONSTRUCTIONS S.A.

T.S. Lux S.A.

Webtaxi S.à r.l.

Cargolux Airlines International S.A.

The Road to Zero Emission Logistics

Start Your Journey

The Lean & Green program provides companies with verified recognition for achieving CO2-reduction targets in transport and logistics activities. Start your own CO2 Action Plan based on the continuous 5 Star Lean & Green framework.

Join the next yearly Lean & Green round by contacting the Cluster for Logistics Luxembourg!

Lean & Green is active in 14 European countries and supported by the European Logistics Association. Members gain access to: