What are the most innovative transportation solutions for reducing your company's carbon footprint?

I think EV's can be a short term alternative to normal fuel vehicles. They have long way to go in terms of building infrastructure for charging and most importantly the disposal of lithium batteries will be a bigger challenge if not thought now.

EV's are a con No country has current surplus sustainable Electricity so any incremental load (new EV) has to be supplied by the unsustainable fraction of the Electrical generation supplying the grid. They are also not a light bulb using more power than the average house. On top of that they have nearly twice the imbedded carbon in their manufacturer. So they may never even catch up to a petrol / diesel vehicle over their lifetimes if long carbon cycle fuel is generating the power. Hardly environmentally positive!. Sorry, it is short carbon cycle fuel, Ethanol, beta pinene, (both petrol / kero replacements) or pine oil (diesel replacements) or walk/sail.

-Electric Vehicles -Telecommuting and Remote Work -Public Transportation and Commuting Options -Bike-Friendly Infrastructure There are several innovative transportation solutions available today that can help reduce a company's carbon footprint. Here are a few examples: -Last-Mile Delivery Solutions -Car Sharing and Car Rental It's important for each company to assess its specific needs and resources to determine which innovative transportation solutions would be the most effective in reducing its carbon footprint. -Renewable Fuels

I agree electric vechiles (EVs) are net positive for the environment, but there should be concerns around the product not being entirely circular. The most optimal sustainable solutions should have a circular product lifecycle. This enables product’s raw materials to be recycled and reused. The lithium batteries that power electric vechiles present a difficult challenge to overcome in creating a circular product.

I am thoroughly skeptical of electric vehicles for a couple of reasons: 1. Low autonomy 2. Long battery recharge time 3. High battery cost 4. High greenhouse gas emissions from battery production I would like to hear your thoughts on this. Please share your perspective.

Electric vehicles can be effective in reducing carbon footprints. However in India more than 75% of electricity is generated through fossil fuels and mostly from worst of all “Coal”. I believe CNG would be the best option in current scenario. It’s environment friendly and affordable along with wide network coverage. That’s my point of view.

Uses of electric vehicles now but we should think about the hydrogen energy ..................... . ...........................

Innovative transportation solutions for reducing a company's carbon footprint is critical in today's environmentally conscious business landscape. . Here are some effective strategies that businesses can adopt: Fleet Optimization: Employ fleet management systems that use data analytics and GPS technology to optimize routes, reduce idle times. Green Logistics Hubs: Develop or partner with logistics hubs that focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. These hubs can serve as consolidation centers for goods, reducing the need for multiple deliveries to the same location. Carbon Offset Programs, investing in carbon offset programs that support reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Like reforestation or renewable energy initiatives.

I think EV is good for environment but it is not the ultimate solution to reducing carbon emissions or reducing the use of fossils fuel! EV needs electric power which come from a powerplants & the powerplants uses Fossils fuel, Coal or Uranium to produce electric power for EV & other green transport!!

EV is a good category to look at for lower your logistics carbon footprint. However this must be reviewed considering the business models of your company, and whether the economics of EV can fit with your business. For example, EV on certain routes can be more feasible than others. Then don’t change everything, do what you can. On top of EV which is a visible option, think about products. We are afraid of changing products, remember the plastic straws? Someone has to be the pioneer in switching, knowing that paper straw is not ideal, The consumers have to do something as well. Sustainability is a joint effort by everyone. Maybe even encourage consumers to combine their orders. Reward them with points etc. less shipment, less carbon!

Um dos segredos para o sucesso intermodal é a infraestrutura, por exemplo o Brasil é o eterno país da infraestrutura, uma rodovia que aparenta ser tudo de mais moderno (ex. Imigrantes) quando entregue, já está obsoleta e não atende a real necessidade, pois não permite rodagem de excesso em demasia. A questão não é apenas elevar a logística a 4.0 ou 5.0, a questão é a demora no investimento heavy industry no Brasil e a organização e estruturação eficiente da hinterlândia.

In Brazil, multimodal means of transportation are very inefficient due to a lack of infrastructure. Therefore, I cannot contribute much to this approach. Nevertheless, the challenges hindering the growth of this field represent a great opportunity to develop a niche business in this area.

"Combine and conquer: Leverage intermodal transportation to enhance efficiency, cut emissions, and adapt to dynamic shipping needs with seamless logistics orchestration."

Well, indeed, automation will reduce emissions, but the impact is marginal. The combination of autonomous vehicles with other initiatives to reduce emissions will undoubtedly yield better results than doing nothing. .

Alternative fuels play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the impact of climate change. They offer a more sustainable and environmentally friendly option compared to traditional fossil fuels. Lower Carbon Content: Alternative fuels such as biofuels (e.g., biodiesel and ethanol), hydrogen, natural gas, and electricity generally have a lower carbon content compared to conventional gasoline and diesel. Renewable Sources: biomass (for biofuels) and wind or solar power (for electricity). Advanced Technologies: Alternative fuels are often used in conjunction with advanced and cleaner technologies, such as electric vehicles (EVs), fuel cells, and high-efficiency engines.

I agree at last with something. The short carbon cycle fuels are our only chance to hold onto some of our lifestyle. We need more energy and also more chemistry. There is 200 L of beta pinene (C10 Avgas/Kero and petrol at a pinch) and 50L of Pine Oil (Diesel) in every pine tree. We just need to boil them up and decant off the fuel. This is old stuff where do you think Turpentine came from! Before it was displaced by "Mineral" Turpentine from the Oil Industry. There is also a whole host of other compounds we need. Lignin which is a dead drop in for Bitumen. Whatever we get has to be created by nature at scale, we cant hope to ferment it in a lab and we have to use the whole plant we cant get far on just seeds.

As with many professionals that have already contributed, current market status makes the use of alternative fuels the best options to reduce our carbon footprint. Several carriers are offering transportation on methanol ships, with capacity set to significantly increase in the following years. Same with land transportation, where we can also count on electric vehicles depending on market maturity and country infrastructure.

Efficiency is a key element in green logistics. Being efficient in how you ship and when you ship can have an immediate and dramatic effect on saving fuel and in turn reducing costs and the environmental impact. Increased forecasting and efficient warehouse and stock management will give you greater control over your company’s logistics options. The more control and time a company can gain due to efficient and accurate forecasting the more shipping options the company has. Consider all the other shipping options available for international shipments. If your company has the available timeframe to ship goods via sea freight instead of air freight it can benefit from the reduced environmental impact as well as the inherent cost saving.

Low hanging fruit, is not going to get us anywhere. It is not reduce / minimize but change that has to happen. Don't get me started about offsetting. There can be no carbon sequestering inside the biosphere in the presence of oxygen. We cannot plant our way out of our addiction to long carbon cycle material. maybe create mineral carbonates but to do this at scale and who is going to pay. Remember even up to the Paris protocol CO2 is only 450ppm that is 450 parts per 1,000,000 it is not feasible to capture this sort of concentration industrially.

By using the technology such as blockchain and providing real time visibility to all stake holders transportations efficiency can be achieved which will result in less fuel consumptions and so less carbon emission. For example, Maersk and IBM have developed TradeLens, a technology that applies blockchain to the global supply chain to reduce the transit time. So, the objective of green logistics can be achieved by applying technological solutions.

Pros: Incorporates environmental responsibility into logistics operations, potentially improving customer satisfaction and company reputation. Strategies: Eco-friendly packaging, reverse logistics, carbon offsetting, sustainable procurement. Requirements: A collaborative approach with all stakeholders in the supply chain.

Efficient routing is bottom line the goal. Reduces foot print and reduces overall cost to operations. Track and verify time it takes drivers to do a given route. Utilize tracking and routing software to make best planning decisions. Automatic shut off of equipment when idol or incentivize team to reduce idol time.

Yes. Very right. But it not only the vehicles which emit carbon, the factories using raw material towards finished products also emit rather more amount of carbon. We need to adopt certain measures to conserve energy for industies/Factories:- * Use of solar energy. * Alternative fuels. * Use of more fuek efficient vehicles in fuel economy & fair wear & tear. * Max use of Railway & Ships * By establishing the subsidiary industry at the desired location to reduce the all costs including carbon emissions. * Training of manpower including all stake holders like #manufacturer/Consignor #Transport Planner # despatcher # warehouse storage incharge # consignee # End user

To make immediate impacts, existing solutions achieve positive environmental impact. Supply Chain companies provide collaboration opportunities to their customers, delivering carbon reduction results. The use of systems which provide visibility and transparency to end to end partners, including block chain data and global TMS solutions, enhance the ability for all to maximize freight lanes and fill capacity. Collaboration and interchange agreements are essential toward delivering the most effective and efficient solutions today. Until the infrastructure for EV or the viability of an alternative energy source is proven to scale, the best way to mitigate negative environmental impact is through systemic, data driven collaborations.

First of all, one corporation would need to analyze their current carbon footprint (GHG protocols using the 3 scopes is effective and relatively easy to work with). Once knowing the current footprint, organizations should be able to decide long term actions to be carbon neutral or at least reduce emissions in some degrees. Also very important to align this environmental sustainability project in a global corporate sustainable strategy, not only taking care of environmental challenges, but also of social & economic sustainability in order to ensure business is well prepared to follow the plan from all perspectives.

I had the opportunity to implement an optimization system, along with investments to improve the network infrastructure, in my previous organization. This initiative resulted in a 12% reduction in logistic costs after three years of hard work, transforming the organizational culture from an analog mindset to a digital one. To implement an optimization approach, the organization needs to be mature enough to deal with complex algorithms and understand how to foster a culture of improving business intelligence. This can be achieved by utilizing digital analytics and operations research within their business model. From the executive level to the operational level, few employees know how to effectively utilize this new approach.

We cant get to sustainability with what we currently so. The circular economy is essential a fraud current materials are from the long carbon cycle so recycling them more is not a solution. We have to change what we do first and what we do it with, embrace the short carbon cycle! We also need to reverse the thought process (IMO) work out what sustainable energy we have and then work out what lifestyle it gives us and what we must have and what we are prepared to give up. I suspect once we start thinking like this Nuclear quickly comes back on the table (Thorium not Uranium)