WBLOG – On the Path to Sustainability and Diversity

WBLOG

WBLOG, part of the Wheaton Brasil Group, is a logistics and transportation company committed to offering comprehensive and sustainable solutions for its clients. With a history spanning over a century in glass production, the Wheaton Brasil Group is a national leader and one of the largest global suppliers of glass packaging for the Perfumery, Cosmetics, and Pharmaceutical sectors.

The Importance of Sustainability in Logistics

Sustainability is one of WBLOG’s core pillars. Recognizing that sustainable practices are essential for a new business model, the company incorporates sustainability throughout the product lifecycle, including transportation and storage. WBLOG continuously seeks ways to reduce its environmental impact and promote energy efficiency in its operations.

The Wheaton Group has invested in replacing natural gas with biomethane in its production processes, significantly reducing its environmental footprint. Additionally, WBLOG uses biomethane as fuel for some of its trucks, achieving up to a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to diesel-powered vehicles.

WBLOG also adopts sustainable practices in other areas of its operations, including:

  • Electric forklifts powered by clean, renewable energy.
  • A fleet of trailers equipped with Euro 6 technology, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 8%.
  • 100% gas-powered trailers (natural gas or biomethane), contributing to fuel consumption reduction.

Social Equity

In Brazil, only around 180,000 women are licensed to drive trucks, according to the National Traffic Department (Denatran). These women face challenges such as poorly maintained roads, safety concerns, and instances of harassment and sexism. Despite these obstacles, they are determined to carve out a space for themselves and pursue their passion.

WBLOG takes pride in employing female truck drivers. Two of its drivers, Eroni Gomes dos Santos and Estella Menezes Ribeiro, exemplify resilience and professionalism. Eroni, with nearly 23 years of experience, began her career as a fare collector. Encouraged by her employer at the time, she took courses and passed tests to become a bus driver, eventually fulfilling her dream of driving trucks.

Through these initiatives, the Wheaton Group fulfills its mission to serve people and protect the future of the planet by maintaining the highest standards in its products and services.