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FRA wants rails to commit to climate change targets

A photograph of a train weaving through a forest in the early mroning fog.

The Federal Railroad Administration is urging the railroads and rail equipment manufacturers to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to its new Climate Challenge initiative.

The initiative, announced Friday in honor of Earth Day, will build upon the fuel efficiencies already inherent in freight rail relative to trucks while encouraging stakeholders to adopt measures promoting sustainability and resiliency, FRA said.

The initiative is part of a wider effort by the federal...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fra-wants-rails-to-commit-to-climate-change-targets

Freight rail panel: Sustainability needn’t break the bank

While battery-electric and hydrogen-powered locomotives have received the lion’s share of coverage when it comes to North American freight railroads and sustainability initiatives, a railroad seeking to adopt sustainability or climate resiliency measures need not spend vast amounts of money.

Indeed, implementing sustainability initiatives may consist of determining where to adjust existing procedures to align with the goal of reducing carbon emissions, according to panelists who spoke at the Tran...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-rail-panel-sustainability-neednt-break-the-bank

Net-Zero Carbon: Guys, it’s the COPs!

TLDR: A big international climate treaty meeting in Scotland (blah, blah, blah), 72 recipients of the latest EPA Green Freight awards, and the difficult task of choosing between steak and ice cream.
COP26
Climate pundits, activists, and investors all around the world have watched this week as climate negotiations kicked off in Glasgow, Scotland at COP26. Thousands of delegates from across the globe are on hand as the world waits to learn progress made toward emissions reductions,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/net-zero-carbon-guys-its-the-cops

ENERGY Transportation Group in top 2% of carriers operating sustainably

Supply chains sustainability trends continue despite the pandemic, according to a report.

Since last Sunday, 39,000 world leaders, diplomats and climate change constituents have flocked to Glasgow, Scotland, for the COP26 climate summit. Amid the logistical hiccups of COVID-19 protocols and restrictions, nations are pledging to reduce emissions, as well as move beyond coal and deforestation. The global financial industry announced the availability of $130 trillion to finance net-zero-emissions projects for both nations and private organizations. 

For many organizations, especially in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/energy-transportation-group-in-top-2-of-carriers-operating-sustainably

The Log Book: Lineage Logistics launches nonprofit to reduce food waste

The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: Lineage Logistics launches Foundation for Good, Trucking Cares Foundation honors Walmart driver and J.B. Hunt wins 12th consecutive award from the EPA.

Lineage Logistics launches nonprofit to reduce food waste

Global temperature-controlled logistics solutions provider Lineage Logistics announced Thursday it has launched the Lineage Foundation for Good to help reduce food waste and provide...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-log-book-lineage-logistics-launches-nonprofit-to-reduce-food-waste

Convoy renews partnership with SmartWay, commitment to emissions transparency

Convoy recently announced its renewed strategic partnership with SmartWay, a qualifying sustainability program run by the Environmental Protection Agency. SmartWay sets standards for all modes of North American transportation businesses ⁠seeking to differentiate themselves and look for sustainable partners. It boasts 3,000 partners, including shippers, carriers and logistics companies, and in its nearly 20 years of operation, SmartWay has saved 336 million barrels of oil, $44.8 billion in fuel...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/convoy-renews-partnership-with-smartway-commitment-to-emissions-transparency

Cool Mountain Transport receives EPA SmartWay certification

Cool Mountain Transport recently became certified in the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transportation Partnership, a collaboration between the transportation industry and environmental groups to track and reduce fuel emissions.

Cool Mountain Transport President Brian Hoblit said tracking the company’s impact and making incremental changes will ultimately help its clients and vendors.

“We are always looking to provide the best service to our clients while being mindful of our impact...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cool-mountain-transport-receives-epa-smartway-certification

What is the carbon footprint of a truck?

A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases a person or entity creates through daily activities.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), these gases include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases. 

Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere to keep the planet warm, but too much can lead to global warming. These gases can take thousands of years to leave the atmosphere, making it vital to manage our individual carbon footprint.

According to the...

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Schneider sets 2035 net-zero-emissions goal for facilities

Schneider announced new sustainability goals.

Trucking, intermodal and logistics provider Schneider has set a goal for all company-owned facilities to achieve net-zero-emissions status by 2035.

The Wisconsin-based company, in a Wednesday news release, announced additional sustainability goals that focus on greenhouse gas emissions, energy sources and intermodal services.

“Schneider has been a champion of sustainability for over 40 years. These goals are another step in the company’s continued commitment to achieving a more sustainable future...

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