Alyssa Sporrer

Alyssa is a staff writer at FreightWaves, covering sustainability news in the freight and supply chain industry, from low-carbon fuels to social sustainability, emissions & more. She graduated from Iowa State University with a double major in Marketing and Environmental Studies. She is passionate about all things environmental and enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, ultimate frisbee, hiking, and soccer.
Sep - 2022 -
28 September
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Ohio renewable natural gas station to fuel Amazon trucks

Clean Energy opened a renewable natural gas station in Groveport, Ohio, as part of an agreement with Amazon.

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26 September
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Lessons learned — Net-Zero Carbon

Danny Gomez and Tyler Cole, who have both hosted FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon over the past year, discuss what they have learned.

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23 September
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Schneider Electric backs proposed SEC climate rules

In a Q&A, supply chain industry executives provide their thoughts on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed climate disclosure rules that could put retailer pressure on fleets to share emissions data.

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22 September
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19 retailers committed to zero-carbon shipping fuels by 2040

Retailers are coming together to send demand signals for zero-carbon shipping fuels.

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21 September
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Could sustainability be another reason to reshore manufacturing?

Moving manufacturing from abroad back to the U.S. could reduce emissions while improving supply chain resilience.

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20 September
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Infinium’s electrofuels to power Amazon’s middle mile

Infinium will provide Amazon with enough electrofuels to power its fleet approximately 5 million miles a year.

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17 September
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What is greenwashing and how can companies avoid it?

Some companies are misleading consumers when it comes to sustainability. How do companies making real progress avoid it?

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07 September
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Paving the way for autonomous trucking with Uber Freight

Uber Freight executive Olivia Hu joins chat about the advancement of the autonomous trucking industry during FreightWaves’ Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Summit.

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Aug - 2022 -
31 August
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Diesel Emissions Reduction Act delivered $8B in health benefits in 10 years

The Environmental Protection Agency released a report on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, including the emissions, health and economic impacts.

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29 August
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Link Logistics’ path to slashing emissions — Net-Zero Carbon

Logistics real estate company Link Logistics is investing in carbon offsetting for its operational emissions.

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26 August
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4 ways the Inflation Reduction Act could impact supply chains

The Inflation Reduction Act has been signed into law. What do its climate measures mean for supply chains?

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25 August
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Amazon taps Plug Power for green hydrogen supply

Plug Power will supply Amazon with 10,950 tons of green hydrogen annually for transportation and building operations starting in 2025.

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Used cooking oil: The journey from fryers to fuel

FreightWaves asks experts how cooking oil goes from frying food to fueling vehicles and answers the question: Does it smell like french fries?

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18 August
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Q&A: The path to a circular economy in logistics and manufacturing

FreightWaves interviewed an expert to learn more about what it will take to adapt supply chains to a circular economy.

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17 August
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Meet the new middlemen

Chemicals and logistics experts discuss the impacts of using payments technology during FreightWaves’ Supply Chain Meets FinTech event.

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15 August
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The ‘scope’ of emissions in transportation — Net-Zero Carbon

Experts discuss the different scopes of emissions in supply chains and how warehouse operators and fleets can take advantage of efficiency gains to lower emissions.

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10 August
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Installing LEDs gives warehouses cheaper, cleaner lighting, experts say

Switching out lighting in warehouses with 25-foot to 35-foot ceilings isn’t simple. But LEDs pack economic, labor and environmental benefits.

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08 August
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Extreme weather and transportation — Net-Zero Carbon

Convoy and FreightWaves experts discuss the effects that extreme weather conditions such as flash flooding have on truckers.

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07 August
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Are electric trucks zero-emission vehicles?

AskWaves dives into the different sources of emissions for electric vehicles compared to fossil fuel-powered vehicles.

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05 August
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Trimble’s 2nd-quarter transportation revenue drops 8%

Supply chain technology provider Trimble reported transportation revenue of $150 million for the second quarter.

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