sustainable transport

Valenciaport’s Plan for a Sustainable Commuting Shift

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As the call for sustainability grows louder, the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) is embarking on a transformative journey to reduce the reliance on private vehicles for commuting to the Valencian port. In a bid to create a more eco-friendly and accessible port, Valenciaport has initiated a ‘Sustainable Transport to Work Plan.The valenciaportsource.

  • Valenciaport is launching a ‘Sustainable Transport to Work Plan’ to reduce private vehicle commuting and enhance accessibility,...

https://mfame.guru/valenciaports-plan-for-a-sustainable-commuting-shift/

Net-Zero Carbon recap: How to build and execute sustainability strategy

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit.

TOPIC: How to build and execute a sustainability strategy within your organization

DETAILS: Building a successful sustainability program must incorporate business continuity planning and preparing for outcomes from disruption. A look at the methods behind setting and achieving sustainability goals and the importance of stakeholder engagement when building out sustainability programs.

SPEAKERS: Ray Fennelly, chief information...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/net-zero-carbon-recap-how-to-build-and-execute-sustainability-strategy

E-commerce is here to stay –– so are its environmental impacts

E-commerce volume is showing no sign of slowing down –– what does that mean for the environment?

Every good thing comes at a cost. For Americans, one such thing is online ordering –– but the cost is steeper than many may realize.

In 2021, e-commerce sales represented an estimated 14.2% of total U.S. retail sales. But experts project that by 2025, e-commerce’s share of the retail pie will grow to nearly 22% as customers continue to order through online channels.

With all of that growth, something has to give. And right now, it’s the environment; supply chains can account for up to 90% of a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/e-commerce-is-here-to-stay-so-are-its-environmental-impacts

The good, the bad, the promising sustainability developments

Experts weigh in on sustainability trends in freight in 2021.

Sustainability earned a spot on many companies’ agendas this year. FreightWaves asked experts what the biggest positive and negative environmental developments were in supply chains in 2021.

These responses have been edited for length and clarity.

The positive

“We want to highlight the increase we have seen in companies that are starting to prioritize this topic. Sustainability has been put in the spotlight by a key number of businesses, and that has encouraged wider industry stakeholders and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-good-the-bad-the-promising-sustainability-developments

How can green bonds help companies overcome costs to go green?

Green bonds help companies fund environmental projects.

Green bonds are funds that are raised with the specific goal of improving a company’s environmental sustainability. They often support the adoption of assets or practices that lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

One of the largest barriers to adopting emissions-reduction technologies in the transportation sector is the high initial costs. Many sustainable solutions, such as electric vehicles, have higher upfront costs but lower total costs of ownership than conventional solutions. But the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-can-green-bonds-help-companies-overcome-costs-to-go-green

GoFor launches carbon-negative last-mile offering: Renewable Delivery

GoFor's new renewable delivery uses EVs, smart packaging and carbon offsets to go carbon negative

The freight industry is in the midst of a paradox. Customers want more goods shipped faster than ever before, but they also want shipping methods that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. The problem is that there’s often a trade-off between those demands.

“The time in transit has a direct relationship to the environmental impact,” said Patrick Browne, director of global sustainability at UPS. “I don’t think the average consumer understands the environmental impact of having something...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gofor-launches-carbon-negative-last-mile-offering-renewable-delivery

Truck driving in Hawaii: Not quite the paradise it seems

Trucking in Hawaii isn't quite the paradise it may seem.

Getting pineapple and gourmet seafood dinners on the plates of tourists near Waikiki Beach is not as simple as it may seem. Even if goods are locally sourced, truck drivers still need to transport the fresh food, park and deliver it to restaurants in high-traffic areas.

And in Hawaii, locating a loading dock is a tall order.

From a lack of loading docks and limited drivers to lava flows and narrow roads, the trucking industry in Hawaii must navigate many unique logistical challenges. 

“Trucking in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truck-driving-in-hawaii-not-quite-the-paradise-it-seems

Zero emissions, zero traffic: How an EV company is making delivery sustainable

URB-E PenguinPickUp partnership electric vehicles bikes scooters container delivery Toronto Canada sustainability

For all the triumphs and successes that the logistics field has seen this year, there’s one area where it needs to make up some ground: sustainability. Freight and other modes of logistics transportation are a big driver of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for over half of the United States’ total nitrogen oxide emissions and nearly a third of volatile organic compounds emissions.

LA-based compact container delivery company URB-E is looking to Canada to change that. The...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/zero-emissions-zero-traffic-how-an-ev-company-is-making-delivery-sustainable

Amazon report: Emissions are up, carbon intensity is down

Amazon released a sustainability report for 2020.

Amazon’s carbon emissions went up in 2020, but its carbon intensity went down, according to the company’s recent sustainability report. 

Amazon’s overall carbon emissions increased by 19% in 2020, the report said. This is not surprising considering the company’s emissions from direct operations alone increased by 67% year over year. That is at least partly due to the increased demand for e-commerce and the growth of the business during 2020. 

What is carbon intensity?

It’s the classic “bang for...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amazon-report-emissions-are-up-carbon-intensity-is-down

Careful carrier selection provides pathway for shippers to reduce carbon footprint

The conversation surrounding climate change has intensified in recent years, and everyone from corporations to consumers has taken notice. Once considered something of a niche interest, sustainability has gone mainstream. This is great news for the health of the planet, but it does mean shippers and carriers alike will need to be more cognizant of their carbon footprints and take actions to reduce them. 

The U.S. is among the largest carbon emitters in the world, and transportation is the No. 1...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/careful-carrier-selection-provides-pathway-for-shippers-to-reduce-carbon-footprint

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