Jennifer Wong

Convoy’s F3 message is clear: #NoEmptyMiles

This week at FreightWaves’ F3 Virtual Experience, Convoy is promoting the hashtag #NoEmptyMiles. While the reduction of empty miles is a common topic of conversation for Convoy, Head of Sustainability Jennifer Wong doesn’t feel like the message is ever emphasized enough. 

“It’s such a win-win-win opportunity,” said Wong. “You’re not only reducing empty miles to reduce carbon emission waste, but you can also reduce wasted dollars. You reduce wasted time and energy that truck drivers have today in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/convoys-f3-message-is-clear-noemptymiles

Sustainable companies care about culture ⁠— not just carbon

When companies begin building sustainable operations in earnest, the initiatives ultimately surpass carbon emissions, evolve toward building equitable business practices that help support the communities they serve. To this end, throughout the month of October, Convoy is celebrating diversity within its carrier network by supporting historically underutilized businesses through its supplier diversity program. 

“We’re offering a $50 incentive to certified diverse carriers for every load that they...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/sustainable-companies-care-about-culture-not-just-carbon

Convoy among few US transportation companies to join the United Nations Global Compact

Earlier this month, Convoy announced its participation in the United Nations Global Compact ⁠— the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative, boasting 12,000 participants strategically aligning operations with shared values in human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.

In an interview with FreightWaves’ Danny Gomez, Jennifer Wong, director of sustainability at Convoy, said that while sustainability principles are clearly driving the company’s participation, it...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/convoy-among-few-us-transportation-companies-to-join-the-united-nations-global-compact