Green Since the Beginning
Riekes has been green long before it was trendy
We are dedicated to preserving the planet through environmentally responsible day-to-day business.Â
Every day we recycle:Â
- Pallets
- Cardboard
- Scrap Iron
- Equipment Batteries
- Plastic Bottles
- PaperÂ
- Waste Oil
Plus both Hyster and Yale’s advanced electric power sources have a long track record of supporting our customers’ green initiatives. Our full line of Hyster Internal Combustion Engine lift trucks is fully EPA‑certified, supports sustainability and meets the health and safety of your employees.
committed to our planet and our communitites
YALE GREEN INITIATIVES
INBOUND LOGISTICS TOP 75 GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN PROJECTS
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Every year, Inbound Logistics releases a carefully curated list of 75 companies that go above and beyond in maintaining a sustainable global supply chain with socially and environmentally friendly operations. Yale landed on the G75 in 2022 for our broad range of power options available across our range of lift trucks and our expanded lineup of integrated lithium-ion lift trucks.
FOOD LOGISTICS TOP GREEN PROVIDERS
2021, 2020, 2018, 2016, 2015
The Food Logistics Top Green Providers highlights companies that find new ways to promote sustainability to their customers and within their own operations. Yale has continued to make this list because of our innovative products like lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells that produce no harmful emissions.
sdce GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN AWARD
2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016
The companies and industry leaders that receive the SDCE Green Supply Chain Award have made it their goal to make their supply chains more eco-friendly. Most recently, Yale received this award for innovative lift truck power solutions including lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells.
HYSTER GREEN INITIATIVES
INBOUND LOGISTICS TOP 75 GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN PROJECTS
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
Every year, Inbound Logistics releases a carefully curated list of 75 companies that go above and beyond in maintaining a sustainable global supply chain with socially and environmentally friendly operations. Hyster was recognized among the G75 in 2022 for its work to provide alternative power options to heavy duty applications that have historically depended on internal combustion engines.
FOOD LOGISTICS TOP GREEN PROVIDERS
2021, 2020
The Food Logistics Top Green Providers highlights companies that find new ways to promote sustainability to their customers and within their own operations. Hyster was recognized as a Top Green Provider for their hydrogen fuel cell products.
sdce GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN AWARD
2021, 2020
The companies and industry leaders that receive the SDCE Green Supply Chain Award have made it their goal to make their supply chains more eco-friendly. In 2021, Hyster received this award for the electrification of high-capacity lift trucks.
We continue to look for ways to positively impact our environment and are proud of our green efforts.Â
News & Announcements
In 2026, Riekes Equipment will celebrate 90 years in business, marking nine decades of helping warehouses, manufacturers and distribution centers improve safety, productivity and performance. Founded in 1936, Riekes entered…
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