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How Delivery Businesses Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint Natural disasters are becoming increasingly common due to climate change. Reducing our carbon footprint is crucial. Transportation is the largest contributor to the US's carbon footprint, and the number of delivery fleets is rapidly growing. What Is a Carbon Footprint? The amount of CO2 emitted from activities involving the burning of fossil fuels, measured in tonnes. The growth of e-commerce has increased delivery demand, leading to more vehicles and emissions. Many companies still use inefficient route planning methods. The Role of Route Planning Inefficient routes increase fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Sustainable practices can enhance your company's reputation. Economic Solutions Here are some economical solutions for today: Efficient Route Planning: Use software to optimize delivery routes. Regular Vehicle Maintenance: Improve fuel efficiency. Driver Training: Train drivers in eco-friendly driving methods. (More on this in a separate article) Reducing carbon emissions in last-mile delivery is essential for sustainable development and preserving our planet's ecology. #Sustainability #lastmiledelivery #softwarefordeliveries #CarbonFootprint #Optiway #EcoFriendly #ClimateChange #RoutePlanner

ANALYSIS: The Green Last Mile Europe 2024 report from Last Mile Experts The increasing global temperature, estimated to cause approximately 1.0°C of warming above pre-industrial levels and potentially reaching a critical threshold of 1.5°C between 2027 and 2042, highlights urgent environmental challenges. These challenges are exacerbated by the #carbonemissions associated with the recent surge in #ecommerce and #parceldelivery vehicles. A UPIDO forecast that e-commerce parcel delivery could contribute up to 5.5 million metric tonnes of CO2 by 2032 underscores the need for drastic action in the logistics sector to mitigate these effects. More importantly, we could potentially reduce this carbon footprint by over 91% in just a decade or, to put it more visually, save over one forest the size of the Black Forest in this time. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQ6jkraA #Delivery #Logistics #eCommerce #Post #Parcels #Mail #Technology #ParcelPostEXPO

“We’re a significant member of the transport sector and we’re well aware that we’re in an emissions-intense industry – this gives us a disproportionate opportunity to have a positive impact." | New Zealand Couriers Head of Sustainability, Robert Levy. NZ Couriers provide free carbon emissions reports* to customers as part of a growing business requirement, and it's already had positive impact. For example, since getting the reports, PHANTOM BILLSTICKERS changed how they group deliveries and source materials to reduce emissions. 🚚 If you're a part of the transport and logistics sector, join our free webinar on 7th March to see how you can decarbonise in line with climate, market, and stakeholder needs. Register now through the link in the comments. https://lnkd.in/gFT8D3sV *The methodology behind the reports has been independently verified by Toitū Envirocare and the data is suitable for use in ISO standard compliant inventory. #TransportEmission #decarbonisation #TransportAndLogistics #ClimateWebinar

Our latest Sustainability Report is Out! Happy to have contributed to this ambitious report, which shows the progress that has been made over the last years, and what remains to be done.  Huge congrats to our Sustainability team Caryn-Ann Allen Inès Pitavy Julien Le Signor Dominique Mamcarz Give it a read, there's a lot to discover! #sustainability #sustainabilityreport

Our Sustainability Report is Out! To showcase all the data we’ve brought together, our Director of Sustainability Dominique Mamcarz and Associate Director of Sustainability Caryn-Ann Allen come together for a fireside chat. Together they explain what motivates us to publish a report annually and include some key takeaways you don’t want to miss out on. Alongside the points Dominique and Caryn-Ann discuss, you’ll want to note in 2023 we became the first global parcel delivery company to have both our near- and long-term CO2 emissions-reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).  Our local businesses have equally acted strong, and below is but a sampling of their achievements DPD UK has a solar vehicle parking canopy and plans to install a solar array on the roof by the end of 2024.  DPD Deutschland has already saved almost 600 tonnes of CO2 by transporting parcels by rail.  DPD Hungary Kft. has installed a 50 kW solar panel system consisting of 150 panels on their roof, which covers around one-third of the electricity consumption in the distribution centre.  DPD Nederland has partnered with transport company Rebro to reduce their carbon emissions with the first electric Longer Heavier Vehicle (LHV).  Watch Dominique’s and Caryn-Ann’s full video discussion on our YouTube 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRKjD94r Get all the details in our report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4t4y9hx   #Sustainability #SustainabilityActions #SustainabillityReport #CarbonFootprint

Green Routes, Cleaner Planet 🌍💚 📦 At Fin - sustainable logistics, our mission goes beyond simply moving parcels from point A to B. We're pioneering a future where logistics serves not just the economy but the environment too. Leveraging advanced route optimization technology and a fleet of zero-emission vehicles like Ford Motor Company electric vans and Fernhay Solutions e-cargo bikes, we're tackling the twin challenges of urban congestion and air pollution head-on. Our approach marries efficiency with ecology. By intelligently planning delivery routes, we not only reduce delivery times but also cut down on fuel consumption and emissions. This isn't just good for the planet; it's good for business, offering cost savings to our partners and a cleaner conscience for consumers. 🌍💚 #SustainableLogistics #EcoFriendlyDelivery #Finmile #DeliverySolutions #Ecommerce #LastMile #Sustainability #Convenience #2024 #LastMileDelivery #FutureofLogistics #EcommerceTrends #Sustainability #FinmileInsights #ZeroEmissionsDelivery #Ecommerce #Sustainability #GreenLogistics #Finmile #GreenEconomy #ClimateAction #SustainableLiving #CleanAir #RenewableEnergy #EnvironmentFirst #EcoInnovation #LogisticsSolutions #DeliveryInnovation #SupplyChainSustainability #Microfulfilment #SmartDelivery #CityLogistics

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show more transportation & storage sector companies (16.1%) said they were ‘very concerned’ about the impact of climate change than any other business sector. However, the home delivery expert Parcelhero says the results also reveal many businesses are not transforming that concern into action. That will also have a knock-on effect on the carbon footprint of retailers using their services. Parcelhero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks M.I.L.T., says: ‘Encouragingly, more transportation & storage companies have a net zero emissions target than any other sector (8%). However, when it comes to putting targets into practice, the results show transportation companies have introduced fewer green initiatives than most other sectors.

This Earth Day, take stock of and consider investing in your supply chain for a smart and sustainable future. #EPASmartWay suite of free tools can help you learn how to invest in our planet through smarter, more fuel-efficient choices. www.epa.gov/smartway #NHDA #Smartway #Partnership #EarthDay #Sustainable #FinalMile #LastMile #FuelEfficient #Trucking

In 2023, SF Express released the first "Carbon Target White Paper" in the express delivery industry, outlining its plan to achieve a 55% improvement in carbon efficiency by 2030 compared to the base year of 2021. The company aims to reduce the carbon footprint of each express parcel by 70%, aspiring to create a climate-friendly express delivery system.   Aligned with the theme of "Green Logistics, Low Carbon Life," SF Express incorporates environmental protection throughout the entire process of express delivery, focusing on technological innovation. This spans from packaging and transportation to transshipment, enhancing resource utilization, and reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption at every stage.   SF Express initiated the "Green Plan" to technologically transform packaging and create environmentally friendly, reduced-volume express packaging. Since the inception of the plan, they have cumulatively saved approximately 66,000 tons of paper and 16,000 tons of plastic, resulting in a total reduction of around 175,000 tons of carbon emissions.   In the realm of green transportation, SF Express continues to deploy new energy logistics vehicles, with an estimated deployment scale of around 18,000 vehicles in 2021. The company is also exploring the widespread use of natural gas vehicles, upgrading the "Green Fleet" with energy-saving technologies.   https://lnkd.in/dwdis-rr #eTower #SFExpress #Carbonfootprint #Climatefriendlyexpress #Greenlogistics #Lowcarbon 

https://lnkd.in/dwND89MY Delivering Sustainability: Electric Couriers Leading the Eco-Friendly Urban Movement' explores the pivotal role of electric vehicle-powered couriers in promoting eco-friendly urban delivery services. The blog post delves into the significance of sustainable urban delivery practices, highlighting how electric vehicles offer a green solution to reduce carbon emissions and pollution in city centers. It discusses the advantages of utilizing electric courier services, such as lower operating costs and reduced environmental impact. Furthermore, it addresses the challenges faced by electric couriers and presents innovative solutions to overcome them. The post also examines the positive impact of electric couriers on urban air quality and overall sustainability. Lastly, it offers insights into the future of eco-friendly deliveries, focusing on technological advancements and innovative solutions driving this movement forward.