Logistics is becoming increasingly sustainable. And in this progress, logistics centers are crucial: they consume less energy, incorporate renewable sources, and are designed with efficiency and low environmental impact in mind.

Let’s take a look at some standout initiatives in Europe and Spain that are great examples of this trend.

Green Warehouses in Beer Production. Damm has already installed over 7,500 solar panels at its main logistics centers, boosting energy self-consumption and preventing the emission of more than 1,100 tons of CO₂ per year. At the ZAL in the Port of Barcelona, it has two separate photovoltaic installations: one for self-consumption and the other connected to the grid.

The First Logistics Center in the World with Zero Carbon Certification. In Eindhoven (Netherlands), the U.S. company Prologis has launched the world’s first logistics facility with Zero Carbon certification from the International Living Future Institute. It generates more energy than it consumes thanks to a 3.5 MW solar plant and a 100% electric heating system. By 2030, the solar energy surplus will have offset all emissions generated during its construction. Built on an old landfill with sustainable materials—starting with the foundations, made from responsibly sourced concrete—it promotes biodiversity with native vegetation and insect habitats.

Vertical Logistics to Increase Sustainability. The Danish transport and logistics group DSV opened Spain’s first multi-story platform in Molins de Rei (Barcelona): a 32,000 m² center with a rooftop self-consumption photovoltaic system, distributed across several levels to optimize space usage and reduce the occupied surface area by 31%. This vertical solution, rare in the sector, anticipates what logistics centers will look like in increasingly dense and sustainability-demanding environments.

Three cases, three approaches, and one shared goal: reducing the environmental impact of logistics.

So, why is it so important to invest in sustainability?

Because it’s an activity that never stops. It operates 24/7, moves millions of products every day, and consumes large amounts of energy and resources. That’s why every improvement has a multiplying effect.

Logistics centers are the heart of this system. So, if they beat more sustainably, the entire flow improves: transportation, distribution, and, ultimately, the sectors they serve.