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Andamur presents its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

The report brings together all the actions carried out by the company as part of its commitment to achieving the SDGs

Andamur presents its second Corporate Social Responsibility Report in collaboration with the Cátedra of CSR of Murcia. This report brings together all the actions, achievements and commitments made throughout 2021 set out in the CSR plan “We Care About What Matters”, based around 5 main lines of action: leadership and the future, people, driver care, environment and corporate governance.

With the presentation of this report, Andamur underlines its commitment to a business model in which proximity and active listening to all stakeholders are the fundamental pillars on which the company is built.

Furthermore, this report is published in accordance with GRI standards and, once again, it highlights Andamur’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its spheres of progress, seeing them as an opportunity and a way to conduct business in a more responsible manner.

In this regard, the starting point was a materiality study conducted in 2020, which allowed Andamur to identify its stakeholders and their key concerns, thereby helping to set out the areas to report on herein. This study will be updated in 2023, which will help shape the company’s CSR strategy for the coming years.

CSR is something that has been present in Andamur since April 1987, when   Andamur El Límite was launched. Without giving it the formal name of Corporate Social Responsibility, they were already carrying out all the actions that were within their reach to help their environment. And now, today, are formalised through the CSR Strategic Plan and reporting year after year with the CSR reports.

In this Report the axes of the CSR Plan are articulated , focusing all the actions on working towards the achievement of the SDGs; it’s a new approach that makes the plan even stronger. The company views the SDGs as an opportunity, a way of carrying out the business activity in a more responsible way.

Corporate Social Responsibility is the way of running companies by taking into accounts the impacts they generate on their stakeholders, guaranteeing economic growth, respecting the environment, and committing to improving society. And that’s exactly what they do at Andamur in the company of all their stakeholders.”

To present the report, Andamur employees from all its work centres (service stations and offices) took part in a meeting about the report itself and its relationship with the SDGs, followed by a breakfast together.

The member of the team who has demonstrated the best knowledge of Andamur’s CSR actions will decide to which CSR action he/she would like to donate €1,000; in other words, he/she will be involved to a certain extent in the plan in 2023.

Finally, the Andamur team received a gift handcrafted by “Francho Artesanía con Arte”, with which the company shows its commitment to local commerce as a way to remind them of the Sustainable Development Goals set out by the United Nations.

The CSR report, as well as the breakdown of Corporate Social Responsibility actions, can be found on its website www.andamur.com/en/corporate-social-responsibility/

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In partnership with Endesa X Way, we have opened our second 350 kw ultra-fast charging hub

  Andamur and Endesa X Way have once again chosen a strategic location in Spain for this installation: the Andalucian highway (A-IV), one of the six radial highways in Spain, part of the European Route E-5, and the main route between the centre and the south of the country. The new EV charging station is […]

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A tree for a tank 2022

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Meeting points to learn about new trends and strategies in the transportation industry.

The months of April and May have been very productive in terms of events. We kicked things off in April by attending and participating in the Sustainable Mobility Assembly. For Andamur, sustainable mobility is now a reality thanks to our commitment to multi-energy. Our colleague, Antonio Alcaraz, Head of International Expansion and Business Development, attended […]

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Buying a new or used lorry: advantages, disadvantages and tips

When buying a lorry, it’s important to take into account a few different things: whether it’ll be a new or second-hand lorry, what is going to be transported, what it must have before deciding which one to go for…

At Andamur, we help you to take this significant step in your career so that you can choose the option that best suits your needs.

New or second hand lorry?

When it comes to buying a lorry, as with any vehicle, there are several options; new lorries and second hand lorries that could be a good opportunity and adapt to what you are looking for.

If you opt for a new lorry, go to a dealership and let the professionals guide you in choosing the right vehicle. There are plenty of options, it’s just a matter of finding the perfect lorry for you and your needs.

However, if you prefer a second-hand one, the first thing to keep in mind is that, when talking about ‘second-hand’, we have to differentiate between second-hand vehicles and used vehicles.

Used lorries are pre-owned vehicles that have had only one owner and have a mileage of less than 15,000 km. They’re usually very well maintained and in perfect condition in most cases.

Although it is common to use the term ‘second hand’ to refer to all vehicles that are not brand new; when we talk about second hand lorries we’re referring to all those that are not purchased at a dealership; the seller is a private individual and the lorry has more mileage and is older than semi-new vehicles. These vehicles have to be checked and inspected more thoroughly to detect possible faults and breakdowns.

If you have difficulty choosing the right lorry and you don’t know whether to buy a new, second-hand or used lorry, it’s important to consider the following questions posed by the Hauler Academy:

  • What type of goods will I be transporting? Transporting cargo that requires refrigeration is not the same as transporting cargo that does not. This conditions the choice of the type of lorry.
  • How heavy is the load I am going to transport? If you’re going to transport a very heavy load, you must ensure that the lorry you want to buy will support that weight.
  • What routes is the lorry going to travel? This is important to know if you need a 2-point or 4-point drive.
  • How many kilometers will the lorry travel each year? A key fact when it comes to choosing whether to buy a lorry with a diesel engine, alternative fuels or eco-fuels.

If, after asking yourself these questions you still have doubts as to the type of lorry to go for, Andamur will explain some of the advantages and disadvantages of new lorries and second-hand and used lorries.

New lorries

  • Advantages: longer life, guaranteed good performance, state-of-the-art equipment and longer warranty.
  • Disadvantages: more expensive, less cost-effective insurance and higher depreciation once on the road.

Second-hand and used lorries

  • Advantages: lower cost, cheaper insurance, reduced taxes and immediate availability.
  • Disadvantages: higher maintenance and more prone to breakdowns.

Tips for buying a second hand lorry

If you’ve already decided to go for a second-hand (or used) lorry, here are some tips to keep in mind when choosing one.

  • Take into account the age of the lorry
  • Check the mileage
  • Inspect the lorry thoroughly inside and out: look for any noticeable faults or leaks, examine the condition of the bodywork and interior, check the brakes and steering.…
  • Test the vehicle. If out on the road, all the better.
  • Get good professional advice
  • Don’t be hasty. Compare different lorries before you take the plunge and buy one.

 

Whichever option you go for, good luck! At Andamur, we’d like to accompany you and help you on each journey because, as you well know, #EveryJourneyMatters

 

 

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Andamur supports healthy living by sponsoring 6 sports teams

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Our Network grew in 2021 with new strategic locations across Europe

<<We have more than 700 stations in 9 European countries>> Aware of how important it is for our customers to be able to plan their journeys properly, in 2021 we significantly expanded our Service Station Network, our own and partner stations alike, contributing to optimising mileage and time. These new strategic points are in addition […]

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Andamur supports several initiatives with lorries carrying donations to Ukraine

  Given the current critical situation in Ukraine, we at Andamur wanted to do our bit and help in any way we could to improve the situation and ensure things reach their destination as soon as possible. We have therefore participated in several initiatives to cover the cost of fuel for five lorries travelling to […]

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‘I’m a Truck Driver’, Andamur’s campaign is back to give visibility to women for International Women’s Day

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The new EU regulation that obliges road transport operators to declare the international trips of their drivers


On February 2, new European Union regulations on the movement of drivers came into force. These regulations state that road transport operators that conduct international trips are obliged to declare their drivers trips in advance.

The declarations of the trips are completed using an online portal developed by the European Commission where road transport operators must create an account. The platform is called Road Transport – Posting Declaration and the road transport operator must upload the declaration of the drivers trip and other documents required by the authorities of the territories where the driver is going to, (proof of remuneration during the trip, payment of wages, driver’s hours records, employment contract, etc.). Companies have eight weeks from their application to submit the required documents.

With the introduction of this new regulation, it is important to know when a driver conducts a trip, and whether this declaration is required.

What is considered a trip?

A trip by the driver occurs when operations are conducted between EU member countries, as long as they are not the country in which the road transport operator is established:

  • Cross trade. Transport operations between two countries other than the country in which the road transport operator is established, or between an EU member state and a third country. For example, if a Spanish company conducts international transport between France and Poland, or if it conducts international transport between France and Russia.
  • Temporary national transport operations conducted by a road transport operator from an EU member state, in the territory of another EU member state.

What is not considered a trip?

You do not have to declare a trip in the following cases:

  • Bilateral transport operations. The country of loading or unloading of the cargo is the state in which the road transport operator is established. For example, if a Spanish company loads or unloads cargo in Spain.
  • Transit operations through the territory of an EU member state, without conducting any loading or unloading activity. For example, a Spanish road transport operator carries out a movement from France to Poland, crossing through Germany, but not carrying out any operation within German territory.
  • In the initial or final leg of a combined transport operation.
  • In bilateral transport operations, if when crossing a transit country, it is loaded or unloaded, but not loaded or unloaded in the same country (the transit country). For example, when a Spanish road transport operator loads cargo in Spain destined for Germany and when passing through France, it unloads, continuing the trip without carrying out any internal transport in this country.

 

With this new regulation, the platforms of the countries in which this declaration previously had to be made, such as France, Germany, or Belgium, will disappear, allowing better control of movements throughout Europe.

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