A group committed to environmental transition

Our mission statement, ‘Improving live through cold chain expertise’, guides everything we do. It is reflected in a practical approach aimed at reducing our environmental footprint by taking action across all areas of our business.
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A long-term approach

Our CSR approach is part of a progressive journey, built on concrete and measurable actions.

It is underpinned by a clear ambition: to become the global leader in sustainable refrigerated transport.

Launched in 2010 with the acquisition of our first electric refrigerated vehicle, this commitment has gradually strengthened over the years.

By 2026, this will notably result in:
•    The publication of the Group’s 5th carbon footprint assessment
•    The submission of the decarbonisation pathway to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

These milestones demonstrate a commitment to ensuring the Group’s actions are aligned with current climate challenges.

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A sustainable value chain, from start to finish

Sustainability is at the heart of every step of our value chain.

From design, we integrate more sustainable materials and optimize our manufacturing processes to reduce our carbon footprint.

Rental plays a key role in our energy transition. We offer our clients lower-emission, more sustainable products and support them in this transition.

Finally, we give a second life to our products by extending their use through recycling and reusing components.

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A climate pathway aligned with the SBTi

To structure and formalise our approach, we have adopted a decarbonisation pathway aligned with the SBTi, the most credible and widely recognised external scientific framework, which is aligned with the Paris Agreement. Its aim is to limit global warming by setting a clear target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In 2026, the Group submitted its pathway to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Our objectives

  • To reduce our direct emissions by 53%:  the main driver is the gradual replacement of refrigerants with significantly lower-emission alternatives.
  • Reducing GHG emissions by 58% per euro of added value: this target is based on the development of low-carbon rental solutions, in particular through the gradual electrification of vehicle fleets.

Our clients' energy transition, concretely

A range of more sustainable vehicles

Reducing the carbon footprint of our fleet and our clients' fleets involves alternative engines to diesel (electric).

Closed display units and natural refrigerant fluid

Since 2022, we are renewing our furniture fleet. They are closed and powered by a more sustainable refrigerant fluid, R290.

Low-energy refrigerated containers

We are also looking to reduce the consumption of our refrigerated containers through the installation of solar panels and R&D.

Transition services range

To enable our clients to make the most relevant choice based on their needs and succeed in their energy transition, we have designed specific services: TCO comparison, carbon footprint assessment, usage studies, charging solutions...

Our CSR Commitment

The CSR Director of the Petit Forestier Group shares our vision and our decarbonisation roadmap, which has been validated by the SBTi, in pursuit of a bold ambition: to become the global leader in sustainable refrigerated vehicle hire.

Some concrete actions of our internal ecological transition

Waste management

Waste is sorted, recycled, and valorized when possible.
We collect and sort "classic" waste (paper, cardboard, plastics...) as well as "technical" waste (batteries, tires, filters...).

Recycling of end-of-life vehicles (ELV)

Our brand Reways collects and inspects vehicle parts that can have a second life for reuse within the Group.

More sustainable energy management

On the one hand, we improve the energy performance of our buildings to make them less energy-consuming, and on the other hand, we use renewable energy through the installation of photovoltaic panels on our sites.

Responsible Digital Practices

We are committed to responsible digital practices through the implementation of concrete measures to reduce our environmental impact (switching off equipment, limiting printing, and promoting digital solutions). Our practices are governed by an IT policy, and we raise awareness amongst our teams about the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

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Discover our new 2025 Sustainability Report

It highlights the concrete progress we’ve made in our key focus areas:

  • Reducing our carbon footprint
  • Supporting our customers in their energy transition
  • Managing our resources — and much more

Read the full report