Synergies for Sustainability: Leveraging Partnerships to Achieve Environmental Goals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defines sustainability as “creating and maintaining conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony to support present and future generations.” The EPA says the concept “is based on a simple principle: Everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our […]
From Carbon Footprint to Carbon Zero: 3 Practical Steps for Emission Reduction
Fifty-seven percent of consumers taking part in a global BCG survey reported that the next time they are on the market for a new passenger vehicle or home appliance, they would “definitely” or “probably” consider net zero production. There is a definite interest from consumers in sustainability and even a willingness to pay more — […]
Supply Chain Decarbonization: What Shippers Need to Know in 2024
Supply chain decarbonization isn’t getting any easier. The frequent global supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather, geopolitical strife, labor actions, and more are costing shippers more than just money and time. With every rerouting to avoid potential issues, ocean vessels, trucks, and trains expel more greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. While getting goods […]
The Role of Alternative Fuels in Supply Chain Decarbonization
While freight transportation as a whole accounts for a sizeable 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, the United Nations has pegged ocean shipping’s contribution at a staggering 3 percent. GHG emissions from ocean carriers are on an upward trajectory, as that percentage has increased in the last 10 years by more than 20 percent. […]
Supply Chain Decarbonization: What’s the Difference Between Carbon Credits and Carbon Offsets?
Supply chain decarbonization, carbon standards, carbon markets, carbon credits, carbon offsets—these terms are being used more as the world becomes attuned to the need for sustainability. Companies have a responsibility to do their part in decarbonizing their supply chains, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of their customers. But many of these terms are often […]
Supply Chain Decarbonization: Benefits & Best Practices
The more hurricanes, floods, droughts, and heat waves we see, the more apparent it becomes that climate change is no longer a distant worry; it is a pressing emergency demanding immediate and bold action. Over 1 billion citizens in 2,335 jurisdictions across 40 countries now recognize climate change as an emergency, making it all the […]
