Pallet repair
An essential part of logistics, all pallets end up becoming damaged. 18 of the network’s branches invite social economy companies to repair them and give them a second life.
A total of 20,000 pallets were repaired in 2023 by social economy companies.
A new partner for WEEE
The Heppner Group has chosen Printerre to recycle its WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). A player in the circular economy, Printerre specialises in printer refurbishing, printing system maintenance, and the sale of computer consumables and printers. It is an adapted company, and more than 80% of its workforce have some kind of disability. Printerre will help Heppner recycle about 8 tonnes of WEEE every year.
Bio-NGV
15% of the routes covered with Heppner vehicles use NGV, a fuel that enables reductions up to 85% in CO2 emissions. While NGV is a fossil fuel, bio-NGV is derived from the methanisation of various organic wastes, sometimes combined: household waste, sludge from wastewater treatment plants, agricultural products, grass clippings, and waste from the food industry and institutional catering. Non-food energy crops (NFEC), identified by species and used to enrich the soil without leaving it exposed, can also be used as input in an agricultural methanisation unit.
