In Brazil, the Road Freight Transport (TRC) sector has stood out as a combatant against CO2 emissions. This year, the report prepared by CNT pointed out that the sector represents approximately 20% of the country’s pollutant emissions, showing progress when compared to a survey conducted in 2022 by the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture at the University of São Paulo (USP), which indicated that the sector accounted for about 47% of the total pollutants emitted by the nation.
Faced with this reality, Ghelere Transportes, with over four decades of experience in the freight and logistics sector, has invested more than R$50 million in less polluting fleets, telemetry technologies to ensure employee well-being, and a new sustainable headquarters in Cascavel (PR), which follows the standards of international certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), one of the most respected seals in sustainable construction; and WELL, which focuses on the health and well-being of professionals.
“We believe that a healthy and comfortable work environment is essential for the well-being and productivity of our employees, which is the reason for our growth. This concern is reflected in every decision we make during the project’s development,” adds Eduardo Ghelere, the company’s executive director.
Alongside these measures adopted throughout the year, the company’s new headquarters waterproofed its flooring by concreting its 60,000 m² plot, preventing leaks of lubricants, fuels, and other practices from contaminating the soil. The facility is equipped with Stormtech technology, located underground, which collects and redistributes rainwater properly through chambers made of 100% virgin high-density polypropylene and polyethylene, reducing the building’s impact. “These choices made by Ghelere aim to reinforce the goal of building a sustainable company and operation,” says Eduardo.
For the coming years, the company has set ambitious goals to continue the project, especially in the warehousing area for clients in Brazil and Mercosur. The strategic locations in Cascavel, Maringá, and Ponta Grossa allow the company to form a logistical triangle that offers agility and excellence throughout Paraná. Eduardo emphasizes that the focus on operational efficiency, combined with the use of renewable energy sources, makes the company an even more valuable commercial strategic partner.
