Kuehne+Nagel Receives DNV ESG Recognition for Certified Management Systems Supporting Sustainability Commitments

From left: Kees Morsman, Regional Manager Marketing & Sales Central Europe at DNV, Massimo Berlin, Regional Manager Boost & Growth at DNV, Christine Wiederkehr, Global Head of Sustainability at Kuehne+Nagel, Ricardo Bernasconi, Global Head of QSHE at Kuehne+Nagel

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has received ESG Recognition from DNV, acknowledging the company’s structured approach to environmental, social and governance performance across its global logistics and supply chain operations. The recognition reflects Kuehne+Nagel’s use of certified management systems to manage risks, improve performance and support its ESG commitments in a credible and transparent way. The certificates included in the recognition cover ISO 14001 for environmental management, ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety, ISO 9001 for quality management and AS/EN 9100 for aerospace. Kuehne+Nagel said the recognition strengthens trust with customers, partners and stakeholders while highlighting the work of colleagues across functions and regions to embed ESG principles into daily operations. DNV noted that as expectations around ESG performance and communication increase, certified management systems help companies demonstrate reliable processes and build confidence in their sustainability commitments.

(PRESS RELEASE) HØVIK, 8-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel has received ESG Recognition from DNV, acknowledging the company’s structured approach to sustainability across environmental, social and governance areas.

The recognition highlights Kuehne+Nagel’s use of certified management systems to support the delivery of its ESG commitments across global logistics and supply chain operations. As one of the world’s leading logistics providers, Kuehne+Nagel serves customers through air, sea, road and contract logistics, making consistent and credible ESG practices an important part of its operating model.

DNV’s ESG Recognition is based on the role of certified management systems in helping companies manage risks, improve performance and demonstrate accountability. These systems are aligned with internationally recognised standards, including ISO standards, and provide a formal framework for continuous improvement across core business functions.

For Kuehne+Nagel, the recognition reflects how environmental, occupational health and safety, quality and aerospace management systems are embedded into operational processes and decision-making. It also underlines the work of teams across different regions and functions to integrate ESG principles into daily activities through collaboration, structured systems and ongoing performance improvement.

“The recognition strengthens credibility and trust with customers, partners, and other stakeholders. It also highlights the efforts from colleagues across functions and regions countries to embed ESG principles into daily decision making and operations through structured systems, collaboration and continuous improvement,” said Ricardo Bernasconi, Global Head of QSHE at Kuehne+Nagel.

The handover was attended by representatives from both organisations, including Kees Morsman, Regional Manager Marketing & Sales Central Europe at DNV, Massimo Berlin, Regional Manager Boost & Growth at DNV, Christine Wiederkehr, Global Head of Sustainability at Kuehne+Nagel, and Ricardo Bernasconi, Global Head of QSHE at Kuehne+Nagel.

As expectations from customers, stakeholders and regulators continue to grow, companies are increasingly required to show that ESG commitments are supported by transparent and verifiable processes. DNV’s ESG Recognition is designed to help organisations demonstrate how certified management systems contribute to credible sustainability performance and responsible business practices.

“As expectations on credible ESG performance and communication grow, there is an increased need for companies to demonstrate how they work in reliable ways. The ESG Recognition was created for this purpose, to verify the use of certified management systems and thus help customers like Kuehne+Nagel build trust in their Environmental, Social and Governance commitment and performance,” said Massimo Berlin, Regional Manager Boost & Growth at DNV.

The management system certificates included in Kuehne+Nagel’s ESG Recognition cover several internationally recognised standards. These include ISO 14001 for environmental management, ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety, ISO 9001 for quality management and AS/EN 9100 for aerospace.

Through the recognition, Kuehne+Nagel reinforces its commitment to structured ESG performance, operational transparency and continuous improvement across its global logistics activities.

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SOURCE: DNV