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Global trade is the lifeblood of modern economies, but the logistics that underpin it often leave a hefty environmental and social footprint. If the logistics sector is going to drive positive change, companies like ours must lead the charge. For us sustainable logistics is not just a buzzword, but a business imperative.
Wed, 01/27/2021 - 02:00. But in reality, with revenues and ticket sales way down, there's only so much commercial airlines actually will do to meet decarbonization goals. More specifically, Amazon's air shipping business, which along with its entire global logistics supply chain juggernaut is booming. . Katie Fehrenbacher.
Tue, 03/16/2021 - 05:00. Securities and Exchange Commission, also noted a 2021 goal to “offset 100 percent of measured Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions annually.” . We're gonna double down on advocating for the decarbonization of the logistics sector. Shipping & Logistics. Deonna Anderson. E-commerce.
Wed, 03/03/2021 - 07:26. Global logistics giant FedEx on Wednesday announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2040. Charging infrastructure will be a major hurdle, and opportunity, for a global logistics operator such as FedEx. Decarbonizing FedEx's airline fleet will be even more difficult than moving its trucks to batteries.
Last year, it attracted $575 million in investments to help it roll out its decarbonization plan and announced that all new customers will be powered by 100% renewable energy. billion in hydrogen technologies between 2021 and 2026. Read more: The 2025 Public 25 most sustainable public-sector companies in the world 11.
Fri, 01/29/2021 - 01:00. Despite the recycling success, however, the steel industry is increasingly facing pressure to decarbonize. The Steel Buyback Bundle Program we proposed for ArcelorMittal successfully mitigates the logistical challenges associated with the sourcing, transportation, storage and inspection of reused steel.
Amazon's plans to decarbonize its shipping supply chain isn't just focused on electrifying its delivery vans. On Wednesday morning, the logistics and retail giant announced that it plans to buy 6 million gallons of bio jet fuel via a division of Shell and produced by World Energy, a big biodiesel producer. Katie Fehrenbacher.
Construction decarbonization software startup Tangible announced that it has raised $3 million in a funding round, with proceeds from the funding round aimed at reducing embodied carbon in the construction and real estate industries. Buildings are also among the hardest sources of emissions to replace, given their long-term nature.
The global shipping industry's decarbonization efforts once again face stormy seas. degrees [of warming] we need to decarbonize by the mid-2030s," he explained. "To To achieve 2 degrees we need to decarbonize by mid-century. degrees [of warming] we need to decarbonize by the mid-2030s. Cecilia Keating. To achieve 1.5
Logistics giant DHL Group announced an expanded collaboration with renewable fuels producer Neste, including plans to offtake around 300,000 tons roughly 375 million liters of unblended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per year, and to explore the use of renewable diesel in DHLs road transport.
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A Decarbonization Journey With Neiman Marcus Group. Despite these constraints, some retailers are finding ways to manage company growth and start down a path of decarbonization. Despite these constraints, some retailers are finding ways to manage company growth and start down a path of decarbonization. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 12:00.
By combining our efforts with a leading supply chain partner as focused on sustainability as we are, it enables us to further reduce our carbon emissions”, says Gareth Davies, Head of Global Logistics, Lenovo. In 2021, Maersk biofuel consumption was up 156% mainly driven by ECO Delivery. About Lenovo. About Maersk.
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It's not for lack of trying, lots of really smart companies working hard, but we couldn't find a vehicle that suited our need,” said Rachey, director of global fleet and product logistics for Amazon. The existing models didn’t live up to Amazon’s range and payload demands.
Wed, 01/13/2021 - 01:30. 2021 was no different in that respect. . GM's logistics news comes amidst a massive growth in e-commerce during the pandemic. Decarbonizing systems: Sustainability doesn't necessarily go hand-in-hand with a huge convention hawking the latest ephemeral gadgets. Katie Fehrenbacher.
Besides emissions from raw materials and packaging, the new science-based targets also include emissions from logistics or the end-of-life treatment of products, among others. The emissions reduction targets for scope 3 cover Henkel’s indirect emissions occurring both up- and downstream in the value chain.
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Booster’s energy logistics platform and trusted service professionals are disrupting the energy supply chain, reducing emissions, and improving the competitive position of small and large customers alike,” said Matt Christensen, Managing Partner at Rose Park Advisors. Customers save time and money while advancing their decarbonization goals.
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Through 2,500 hours of trial runs, the electric trailer kept food and other critical cargo fresh for the major retailers and logistics providers, bringing them closer to electrified fleets. With zero direct emissions, Thermo King’s electric trailer technology can help to significantly decarbonize the cold chain. “By
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For the past few years we have been on a path to reduce our carbon emissions and in 2021 we took a key step forward – committing to a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions across our full value chain by 2050. We've also joined the United Nations Race to Zero Campaign to help build momentum towards a decarbonized economy.
Integrated container logistics company A.P. The agreement is the latest in a series of moves by Maersk to enable the expansion of its low carbon fleet, with 25 methanol-enabled vessels on order, beginning with its order in 2021 for the world’s first carbon-neutral methanol fueled container ship.
This future power output enough for about two million households is a critical element of its strategy to decarbonize sectors like transportation and building heating. PostNord PostNord is a logistics company jointly owned by Sweden and Denmark. Electricity Supply Board Ireland aims to decarbonize its electricity system by 2040.
The release of the new policy follows the launch in 2021 by DHL of its Sustainability Roadmap , which included plans to invest €7 billion over ten years in measures to reduce its CO2 emissions, with a focus on the expansion of the zero-emission e-vehicle fleet, alternative aviation fuels, and climate-neutral buildings.
Logistics giant DHL Express announced today a new long-term agreement with clean energy and renewable fuels provider World Energy for the purchase of roughly 668 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) via sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc). The agreement is expected to reduce approximately 1.7
Logistics giant DHL and Google announced today the launch of a new partnership, with Google utilizing the DHL GoGreen Plus service and investing in sustainable aviation fuel to help reduce its emissions from air logistic transportation across the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
DESCRIPTION: Crowley recently released its 2021 Sustainability Report , Bravely Advancing What’s Possible, as a commitment to transparent reporting on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) actions and progress to build a more sustainable tomorrow. To read the full 2021 Sustainability Report, visit www.crowley.com/ESG.
Read the full story at Logistics Viewpoints. In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021, 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. PwC reports that almost half of assets under management are held by investment firms committed to decarbonization.…
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Integrated container logistics company A.P. Maersk has announced a series of moves to expand its low carbon fleet, with 25 methanol-enabled vessels on order, beginning with its order in 2021 for the world’s first carbon-neutral methanol fueled container ship.
In 2022, approximately 39% of the electricity used in our manufacturing sites was renewable, compared to approximately 32% in 2021. This builds upon progress made by the Brazil business unit in 2021. This transition integrated into the electrification roadmap also can deliver reductions on the consumption of fuels.
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Cainiao’s AI-powered logistics tool cuts packing materials by 15% Delivery service Ele.me The logistics service is also making it easier for other companies to cut carbon. is at the forefront of efforts to curb plastic waste, which accounted for over 400 million metric tons of garbage worldwide in 2021. has delivered over 1.7
Logistics giant DHL Express announced today a new strategic partnership with UK-based international bank Standard Chartered to co-invest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, enabling Standard Chartered to balance its upstream logistics emissions with carbon credits.
The new commitment follows the launch in 2021 by Lamborghini of its environmental sustainability strategy, “Direzione Cor Tauri,” which focused on its roadmap to the electrification of its product line, and the decarbonization of its Sant’Agata Bolognese production site and headquarters.
Fashion and design brands company H&M Group announced today a series of funding initiatives aimed at decarbonizing its value chain, including support for suppliers to shift to clean energy and improve energy efficiency. According to H&M’s 2021 Sustainability Report, Scope 3 makes up nearly 99% of the company’s emissions.
The move is a significant step towards sustainable port operations as the company works towards its ambitious decarbonization targets. Since 2021, we've obtained all our electricity from exclusively renewable energy. DP World augmented its existing fleet with three Super Post Panamax quay cranes and 12 yard cranes. million TEUs.
This technology has the potential to significantly decarbonize the cold chain,” said Paul Kroes, Sr. This past December the new, multi-temp evolve trailer went into service, making supply deliveries to Chicago-area quick service restaurant locations as part of Martin Brower’s trucking fleet. Trailer Product Manager, Thermo King Americas. “In
As part of our goal to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2040, FedEx helped establish the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture in 2021. This commitment is consistent with our principles to: 1) Decarbonize whats possible, 2) Co-create with purpose, and 3) Neutralize whats left.
Integrated container logistics company A.P. The shipping industry accounts for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and is facing increasing pressure to address its climate footprint, as companies look to decarbonize their supply chains, and regulators and governments introduce rules to reduce the sector’s emissions.
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