Ingrid Faber, CEO Faber Group

‘Create a lasting, positive impact for our people, our partners, and the planet’

Ingrid: “Data and insights also empower us to track our progress toward our sustainability goals. We aim to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030, and to reach net-zero by 2045.”

“We’ve learned that over 95% of our emissions classify under Scope 3 — those generated by our external logistics chain. With the right data, we can choose more sustainable partners and accelerate not only our own goals, but those of our customers as well. That’s what sustainable growth truly means.”

“Ultimately, this is why we do what we do: not just to grow our business, but to create lasting, positive impact — for our people, our partners, and the planet.” 

Anne: “Our core business model is all about sustainability. We have proven that our open pooling system reduces CO₂ emissions significantly. And we’re constantly looking for new ways to make every element of our and our customers’ supply chains even more sustainable. Through reusability, network and various factors we are really shaping a more sustainable future for all of us.” 

Driving sustainable impact

Ingrid: “So what does sustainable growth look like today? In the past, we grew organically — expanding our portfolio step by step, hiring more people as new customers came in. That model no longer fits the pace of change in logistics. The industry is digitalizing rapidly, and so are we.”

“By standardizing and automating repetitive tasks, we free up our people to focus on what they do best. With data and AI, we gain deeper insights into our operations, allowing us to improve processes and design new services for existing and future customers.”

“These solutions will be rolled out across the entire organisation, fostering collaboration between business units. Through technology, Faber Group is being rejuvenated — smarter, faster, and more connected than ever.”

Anne: “We are a digital, sustainable partner in open pool solutions and it is very important for us to be perceived as such. We’re not only adapting to the digital solutions of the future, we’re actively shaping them.”

“But digitalization can never replace personal contact. It’s more about facilitating personal contact. By automating repetitive manual work, our teams get more time to focus on customer relations and customer care. Digitalization is a must-have in order to work as efficiently as possible and focus on human connections. Building trust within our organization - and beyond.”

Rejuvenate through digital transformation

Anne Kramer- Münch, CEO PAKi Logistics

‘Our focus is on stability, responsibility and sustainable performance with
a long-term impact’

Ingrid: “As a family-owned company, we think in generations, not quarters. We know where we come from — and we’re clear about where we’re headed. That’s why we’re not afraid to invest with a long-term perspective. We’re building for the future.”

“Pooling is a great example. When we first committed to it, we faced years of losses. After three years, we said: ‘Let’s give it one more year.’ It took two more to break even. In a private equity setting, that would’ve been unthinkable. But for us, it was the only way to ensure sustainable growth — and to hand over a healthy, future-proof company to the next generation.”

Anne: “The long-term vision is really important to us. We have a growth mindset with a focus on the long term and value driven development. This builds the basis of our decisions. Multinational companies often focus on the short-term perspective based on stakeholder pressures. Our focus is on stability, responsibility and sustainable performance with a long-term impact.” 

Long-term vision

Ingrid Faber, CEO Faber Group

‘We believe in
the power of collaboration
across teams, functions, and divisions’

Ingrid: “At Faber Group, we believe in the power of collaboration — across teams, functions, and divisions. When we work together, we all benefit. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel when the expertise already exists somewhere within our organisation. Whether you're at vPOOL, PAKi, PRS, or IPP — we’re part of one connected network, united by a shared purpose.”

“Collaboration also means spotting cross-selling opportunities and sharing potential new business leads across divisions. That’s why we encourage everyone at Faber to stay open, curious, and connected. Because in the end, no one succeeds alone — we are stronger together.”

Anne: “At PAKi, people from different cultural backgrounds and in different functions collaborate day by day to make a real sustainable impact. We combine an international team spirit with the atmosphere of a closely-knit family business. And we are fully aware that we’re a puzzle piece of a greater whole. There’s an increasing sense everywhere within Faber Group that we’re in this together.”

Stronger together

Anne Kramer- Münch, CEO PAKi Logistics

‘We need to have a collaborative mindset’

Ingrid: “At Faber Group, you’ll find an open and informal culture where everyone is approachable — from your teammates to senior leadership. Most of our offices are open space, reflecting our belief in transparency and collaboration. We value diverse teams, because different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences fuel creativity and innovation. That’s why I encourage colleagues to ‘come as you are’. When people feel respected and free to be who they are, they thrive — and so does our organisation.”

Anne: “PAKi offers an international environment, in which we respect and celebrate cultural differences. Because of this international perspective, inclusion and diversity are part of our DNA. Combined with the support of an open feedback culture, we invite everyone to speak their mind. We offer skill trainings, but we also engage you to support you in your personal development. If you’re willing to grow, as a person and as a professional, PAKi has a lot to offer.” 

Come as you are

Ingrid: “At Faber Group, we really live our values, Care, Dare and Deliver. We’re intrinsically motivated to deliver what our customers need. To become more sustainable – not only because we feel responsible for the future of our planet and the sustainability of our own operations, but also because we want to contribute to the sustainability goals of our customers. But we can only do so if we’re a top performing, daring company.” 

“You’ll quickly discover that trust and  responsibility go hand in hand. We offer a dynamic working environment, with great colleagues, flexibility and plenty of room to grow. But with that freedom comes the expectation to step up — to be bold, to take initiative. Mistakes may happen along the way, and that’s okay — as long as you learn from them, use your common sense and think in the best interests of Faber Group.”

“We don’t do big egos. No individual is above the collective. That applies to me just as much as to anyone else. It’s one of the key things I look for when hiring: people who make decisions not for personal gain, but for the greater good of the company.”

Anne: “We are looking for ownership and accountability. We’re all encouraged to take responsibility, to deliver results, and to keep commitments. And we need to have a collaborative mindset. We’re an international company; by sharing best practices, we are making sure all of our different perspectives come together, so we really can add value not just to PAKi, but also to the whole Faber Group and to all our customers.”

“We challenge everyone to dare and to deliver. To have the courage to innovate, to challenge the status quo, and to bring in new ideas.” 

Greater good