What You Need to Know About Carbon Neutral Logistics
September 23, 2022
Logistics companies can lead a greener future. how do i make this a realityThe trace is described below.
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Most business owners are constantly faced with two problems:
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How can we grow faster in the short term?
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how to keep our business running long into the future can we provide?
The environmental impact of their supply chains for companies to answer the second question.
It is very important for them to understand. After all supply chains are responsible for 90% of companies' environmental impacts .
So how does logistics fit into a carbon-neutral future, and what are its interests? Read on to discover the industry overview and how RDL Logistics strives to set an example.
Carbon neutral and net zero shipping
AOne of the main reasons for the increase in carbon emissions released into the atmosphere is simply and simply global transport and shipping. Despite this fact, global shipping and its associated emissions will not disappear overnight.
For this reason, many companies are carbon neutral.It aims to be . This means that they purchase carbon offsets through accredited programs to fully offset the impact of their emissions.
Well, in practice how does carbon offset look like? A few steps inrir.
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An itinerary, shipping, or any action that contributes to increased carbon emissions takes place
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The business calculates the total emissions of its deliveries or shipments
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With the help of an accredited carbon offset partner, they are reinvesting the money in measures to combat climate change.
Some popular carbon offset programs includes Native Energy, 3Degrees, Sustainable Travel International, Terrapass, Myclimate, and Carbon Checkout.
Carbon neutral differs from another popular term in the sustainability conversation: net zero , Instead of using offsets, net zero involves really reducing emissions to the lowest possible amount.
From recycling to eco-friendly transportation, reducing emissions at the individual level is something companies can start doing right away. But achieving full net zero is a serious and long-term effort. World Resources Institute estimates shows that most companies will need to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by 90% by 2050 to reach net zero. such as wind, solar, geothermal and nuclear).
Why carbon neutral matters - especially for logistics
According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) , worldwide shipping today accounts for about 3% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Ships alone release about 1 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year. As global trade continues to expand, the steps companies take to become carbon neutral will become even more important.
But there's another side to being eco-friendly: It has a dramatic impact on how customers perceive your company. Prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit according to one report, 85% of consumers are more likely to buy from a company with a reputation for sustainability.
This represents a unique opportunity. Unilever's research revealed that Sustainable Living brands committed to serving a strong social or environmental cause grow more than 50% faster than those that do not act on these issues.
A healthier environment, happier customers and faster growth are just some of the reasons why carbon neutral logistics is more important than ever.
Big business and environment
It's no secret that big businesses make sustainability a part of their marketing plans. According to Yahoo Finance Amazon, Apple, Ford, Microsoft and Starbucks have pledged to be carbon neutral.
So how can you tell what these promises really mean?
For companies that advertise their eco-friendly values without supporting it lots of criticism done (commonly green washAn implementation known as ). Giving a pledge is one thing, but being responsible is another. Still, the trend is changing, and there are already examples of companies showing that achieving carbon neutral status is not just a forced vision.
General Motors by transitioning to battery-powered electric vehicles and supplying renewable energy for its US operations while participating in carbon offset takes a science-based approach . Another example is Jet Blue, the seventh largest airline in North America. The results of their offset investments to achieve carbon neutrality in domestic flights in 2020 they announced.
As with many other companies, only time will tell what level of action they will take to meet the guidelines outlined in their vision.
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How is RDL Logistics working towards being carbon neutral?
RDL Logistics focuses on both the future success and sustainability of your business and the environment we all share.
Setting an example and meeting the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)We plan to support policies that adhere to similar global initiatives. These include promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns and taking urgent action to combat climate change and its effects.
That's why we're working to calculate our emissions and identify where they're highest. We will then reinvest the dollar amount of our impact in community-focused programs, from reforestation to climate education, to become carbon neutral.