Nike has unveiled the latest expansion of its European Logistics Campus in Belgium, which is intended to make Nike's European operations more efficient and more sustainable. The expansion is also expected to enable growth by serving consumers and partners in 38 countries across the world from a single inventory location.
According to Nike, the new facility uses 100 percent renewable energy, sourcing energy from five locally generated sources: solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass. The on-site solar panels cover the size of three soccer fields. Electricity costs are reduced thanks to the natural light provided by a large number of windows, as well as a daylight capture system and smart, automated LED lighting.
The warehouse is a rack-supported building, as opposed to a traditional structure that would require more steel and concrete. This reduces waste and material used. More than 95 percent of the waste generated on-site is recycled. The pathways used by employees around the facility are made from recycled footwear material.
Like before, the distribution center features a system of canals, railways and highways which enables 99 percent of inbound containers to reach the local container park by water, not road. This means saving 14,000 truck journeys a year, said the company.
