Social
responsibility



We are pursuing sustainable, socially responsible and innovative business development by being committed to:

Safe and eco driving
We are conscientious stewards of both public safety and the environment. Here at Vlantana we have developed a training program on energy-efficient driving to decrease fuel consumption, emission levels, increase road safety and improve driving behavior.
Intermodal
Fleet planning by involving differentiated modes of transport (short-sea, train connections) and routes planning tools favors in saving CO2 emission and efficient asset utilization.
EDI
We pursue implementation of EDI solutions in every stage of our daily activities: from order acceptance to invoicing stage. Aim to implement e-CMR together with our partners.
Novel equipment and alternative fuel
Fleet we operate with is EURO VI standard and not older than 2,5 years on average. We constantly explore possibilities to increase usage of fossil-free fuels for our EURO VI trucks along with possibilities to onboard trucks running on alternative fuel.
Green lifestyle
Sustainability means a better future for all of us. We have taken the necessary steps to promote a greener lifestyle amongst our employees from consuming less energy in our facilities and properties to encouraging the sorting of waste within the company for recycling and waste disposal.
Sponsorship programs
We stand up for the community, the environment and sport. Therefore, we support and empower positive values, healthy habits, and education for the community stakeholders.

Vlantana Social Responsibility Report is prepared following the principles of Global Compact that was initiated by United Nations. These principles help to evaluate activity by the economic, environmental, employee rights, human rights, market, and public relations indicators. Please find our Social Responsibility Report of 2020.

Environmental policy:

Quality, occupational safety, health and environmental policy
JSC Vlantana, while providing freight transportation, warehousing, logistics and driver training services, undertakes to:
·        Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the quality integrated system, taking into account the expectations of customers, in compliance with the laws of the Republic of Lithuania, other legal and regulatory requirements, as well as contractual obligations undertaken by the company.
·        To carry out the prevention of accidents and illnesses by allocating the necessary resources and ensuring the improvement of a safe and healthy working environment, the reduction of dangerous factors for human beings, and implementation of social guarantees.
·        Use technologies that have the least harmful impact on the environment in order to prevent pollution and continuously improve the state of the environment.
·        To implement planning and transport coordination tools for their efficient use.
·        To organize the efficiency of the system for the use of raw materials, energy, and renewable natural resources, reducing waste and organizing their secondary use.
 ·       To develop the sense of responsibility and awareness of every employee of the company, that environmental protection and the conservation of natural resources are not only a joint responsibility of the enterprise, but also personal obligation of each employee.
 ·       To improve the qualifications of employees at all levels by promoting the initiative and allocating the necessary resources to do so.
 ·       To apply innovation by installing ergonomic workplaces and selecting appropriate work and safety measures.
 ·       To inform the public about the activities and achievements of the company.
 ·       The management of the company is responsible for ensuring that this policy is known, understandable and implemented by all employees of JSC Vlantana at all levels of activity and is known to all interested parties.
Quality, occupational safety, health and environmental objectives
·       For the sake of business perfection, to ensure that 100% of the services provided by JSC Vlantana group of companies are performed on time in accordance with the terms of the contract, with optimal use of energy resources and comply with the requirements of customers and the relevant laws and regulations;
·       To strengthen positions in the market;
·       To improve operational efficiency and maintain the image of a reliable partner;
·       To be safe for the environment, employees and future generations by developing a sustainable and socially responsible business model;
·       To create safe working environment.

Code of conduct:

Code of Conduct establishes the general obligations and principles which are followed by the company “Vlantana” in the performance of its activities. The requirements of the Code of Conduct apply to all employees of Vlantana and partners. Please find Our Code of Conduct here.
What is the Code of CONDUCT?
Based on the principles of responsible business and ethics, established in over a few decades, which are the foundation behind the fair and sustainable business development and expansion at Vlantana, this Code of Conduct reflects the commitments and principles that guide all of the company’s employees in their activities both inside and outside of the company.
Who is it for?
In our day-to-day business activity we follow this Code of Conduct which establishes the principles of conduct and sets forth recommendations on how to act and what decisions to make. The Code of Conduct applies to us all – from managers to colleagues, including our partners all over the world.
Why is this code important to us?

We are committed to fair operation under high ethical standards. All interested parties follow the company’s vision and values in their representation of the company. The vision inspires us to be the leader regarding innovations in the field of logistics and a reliable partner that provides unique highest quality services to the client. Since our values define who we are, what we believe in and how we conduct ourselves, it is necessary that every employee of the company understands them, acts accordingly, is responsible and follows these principles and main values in day-to-day work.
If the employees find themselves in difficult or ambiguous situations in their day-to-day work or have any doubt regarding conduct or decisions, they can check if their actions and decisions are in line with the company’s code of conduct by answering the following questions:

·       Does it comply with this Code of Conduct?;
·       Does it comply with our values which we base our decisions on?
·       Is it ethical?
·       Is it legal?
·       Is it beneficial to the company’s brand?
·       Am I prepared to answer for my behaviour publicly?

If at least one of the answers is negative, it is recommended to reconsider the intended actions and if unsure, consult the supervisor.
The code is published and publicly available at www.vlantana.lt

Protection of Whistleblower.

Pursuant to the Law on the Protection of Rapporteur of the Republic of Lithuania, we have created a special e-mail pranesk@vlantana.lt for special notification of suspect a violation of the public interest related to Vlantana’s activities.

To submit a notification, fill out the attached form and send it to by e-mail. You can also send the message to Dvaro str. 1, Gobergiškė, Klaipėda district, with the following address on the envelope with the inscription “Confidential: Vlantana Financial Crime Risk Management Group”.

Persons who have submitted notifications may be subject to protection, promotion and assistance measures in accordance with the procedure established by the Law on the Protection of Whistleblowers of the Republic of Lithuania and other legal acts.

The person who provided information about the violation does not incur any contractual or noncontractual liability for the provision of information, as well as liability for defamation, for defamation, if, in providing information about the violation in accordance with the procedure established by this law, he reasonably believed that he was providing correct information.

The provision of information in order to protect personal interests shall not be considered a breach notification.
We ensure the confidentiality of speakers.