Sustainability

Daylight recently opened the first LEED-certified trucking facility in Texas, proving its continued commitment to both sustainability and the people of the Lone Star State.

About 94% of transportation executives said consumer demand for more sustainable products is driving industry action.

Class I railroads CPKC and CSX are working together on developing CPKC’s conversion kits that can retrofit diesel locomotives into hydrogen locomotives.

The Association of American Railroads has outlined eight ways that the freight rail industry and the federal government can work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The California Air Resources Board has passed a regulation that compels freight and locomotive operators in California to adopt technologies to reduce locomotive emissions and phase out diesel locomotives.

Link Logistics’ customers will be able to do a better job of managing energy consumption under a collaboration with Carrier Global Corp., the companies said.

“To get ahead of the curve on stringent climate disclosure requirements proposed by the SEC and [the ISSB], shippers need to transition from manual data gathering and estimations of their scope 3 carbon footprint to tools that efficiently and accurately provide emissions reports in real time,” said Convoy Corporate Sustainability Analyst Kiana van Waes.

The U.S. Postal Service has enlisted Ford as part of a push to add more than 66,000 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet by 2028.

FreightWaves and bp pulse fleet President Vic Shao break down the present and future of electric infrastructure.

Big fleets can afford them, but are electric trucks a solution for 3PLs? Uber Freight and WattEV are working together to find out.

Booster CEO Frank Mycroft explains how reimagining fueling can lead to more sustainable delivery.

FreightWaves chatted with Wabtec’s Philip Moslener, who leads Wabtec’s advanced technologies team, about why companies should conduct research in hydrogen in locomotives.

In the inaugural Moving World Report, UP.Partners dives deep into what drives today’s mobility industry — and examines what’s holding it back.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory and Wabtec are in the middle of a four-year project aimed at developing a locomotive engine that can incorporate both diesel and hydrogen.

Tracking and acting on sustainability metrics, as well as implementing small and large-scale sustainable last-mile goals are vital steps toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Common advice you hear regarding electric truck and bus pilots include warnings like making sure to check the vehicle specifications and starting infrastructure early.

As an energy industry logistics provider, Filamar Energy’s goal is to continue to set new carbon neutral CleanMile® benchmarks that reduce lifecycle emissions and CO2 levels while bringing positive impactful change to the planet without sacrificing efficiency. 

Electric vehicle fleet provider Lightning eMotors has introduced a new tool to help operators get the most out of their EV fleets.

Tesla, GM, Chevy and other EV makers may see early volume before revised tax credit provisions’ full criteria take effect.

Electric vehicle maker Workhorse announced that it escaped action from the Securities and Exchange Commission related to fraud accusations.

Class I railroads CSX, CN, CP and KCS tout recognition for their sustainability efforts, while rail technology provider Wabtec gets a nod for its battery-electric locomotive.

Canada’s GoBolt, which is building an end-to-end supply chain network powered by an all-electric fleet, receives Series C financing.

Join like-minded business owners to network, find best practices and quickly implement solutions.

Zero100 is educating industry professionals on not only how to recycle but to regenerate and use less in the first place.

U.S. policymakers and electric vehicle manufacturers have a path to making EVs accessible to every American.

Forum Mobility, a startup in California, is focusing on zero-emission transportation by creating more charging facilities and offering EV trucking-as-a-service to drayage carriers.

DHL Supply Chain is placing bets on different emerging technologies to get a “green” fleet.

Forum Mobility, a startup in California, is focusing on zero-emission transportation by creating more charging stations and offering EV trucking-as-a-service.

Jaxport CEO Eric Green said the $23.5 million grant “marks a milestone in our initiatives to build the port of the future and move cargo in the most efficient and eco-friendly way possible.”

The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding the Port of Long Beach a $30.1 million grant to replace diesel yard tractors with zero-emissions cargo-handling equipment.

Trax President Josh Bouk shares his sustainability prowess on FreightWaves NOW’s Net-Zero Carbon TV segment.

Transportation technology company InRange is developing durable trailer skirts to help reduce carbon emissions.

Fleets seeking a readily-available and proven solution to reduce heavy-duty truck emissions are increasingly turning to renewable natural gas

An overview of Day 1 of F3: Future of Freight Festival.

Panelists at Amazon Business’ Reshape 2022 conference talk strategies and advice to succeed with ESG initiatives.

Airlines are pushing governments and energy producers for more sustainable fuels. And the cargo sector is helping create more market demand for them.

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

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

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.

Boeing CEO David Calhoun is outspoken about how governments are making environmental and economic policy.

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

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

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

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

A new Descartes survey found that a majority of consumers will favor longer delivery times when it is better for the environment.

Thanks to a federal grant, the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University will be working with four other colleges to develop climate-resiliency strategies and tools for U.S. freight and passenger railroads.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The two eastern U.S. Class I railroads say they’re well on their way to meeting greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.

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

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

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

NOAA Fisheries aims to reduce whale strikes on the East Coast of the United States with new vessel speed regulations.

Sustainability experts discuss how the transition to net-zero emissions in trucking will not look the same for every company.

¬¬For businesses across industries, ESG (initiatives have become established as vital to remaining competitive, and trucking’s flatbed sector is no different.

Todd Ellis dives into REG’s line of EnDura Fuels and quantifies its carbon reduction impact.

Volvo recently announced its plan to construct an electric charging corridor in California.

A multistate initiative focused on cutting emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles released an action plan for transitioning to zero-emission vehicles.

Union Pacific on Wednesday enlisted Wabtec to modernize 600 locomotives to improve fuel efficiency, reliability and haulage ability.

A recent report shows how far the transportation industry remains from the net-zero goal.

California companies may be able to get up to $500,000 per purchase of a qualified zero-emission terminal tractor, refrigeration unit or forklift.

Sam Stockdale discusses Link Logistics’ decarbonizing strategy for logistics infrastructure on FreightWavesTV’s Net-Zero Carbon.

“Oil and gas money is so embedded in many local budgets, it’s difficult to imagine a future without it,” a recent New York Times article said.

While companies generally support the Securities and Exchange Commission’s goals of providing climate data to investors, they have apprehension about the burden the rules could place on small carriers.

Congress introduced a bill to protect the health of port communities and address climate and environmental justice issues.

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that limits the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to enforce regulations that aimed at reducing carbon emissions from power plants.

Mullen will deliver up to 600 electric cargo vans to DelPack Logistics, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner.

Nonprofit organization GivePower is using solar power to desalinate water and provide positive health, education and economic impacts for communities.

By making smaller investments in your people and technologies, fleet owners can start making significant progress toward their sustainability and fuel-saving goals today — while preparing for an EV future.

commitments to cut their carbon footprint—such as becoming net zero by 2030.

Gathering data for accurate emissions calculations is complicated and time consuming. Standardization could make it easier.

Many argue that the disposal of electric vehicles’ lithium-ion batteries after maximizing their use could potentially be just as harmful to the environment as carbon emissions.

Convoy released a sustainability report Tuesday conveying its goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.

Hanko Kiessner of Packsize talks to Modern Shipper about how transportation problems can be solved in the warehouse.

NextEra Energy plans to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, saying it can do so without using offsets through renewable hydrogen. 

IATA says airlines can’t succeed on sustainable fuels, 5G interference and lithium battery safety without more government involvement.

Real estate logistics provider Prologis set a net-zero emissions target for 2040 along with other targets in its environmental, social and governance report.

FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon show dives into regenerative agriculture and how farming techniques can sequester carbon and improve soil health.

AskWaves explains carbon insets, how they may benefit companies and what limits they may have.

According to a recent Bloomberg article, electric vehicles are taking off even faster than expected and “are eating into the transportation system and taking bigger bites every year.”

Gravitas Carbotura designed a Zero-Fill service to divert and recycle 100% of landfill waste into useful materials.

Logistics provider Schneider is recognized by PepsiCo as its Asset Sustainability Carrier of the Year.

Redwood Logistics will give customers the option to track and offset carbon emissions associated with freight operations.

Sustainable last-mile delivery provider gofor partnered with PI Energy to wrap its EVs with solar panels for easy charging.

With a federal judge recently invalidating leases to drill for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico, now is a great time for shippers and carriers to shift focus toward network and route efficiency in order to reduce the amount of empty miles and unnecessary fuel usage.

Data from a recent survey shows that supply chain executives are paying greater attention to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The International Maritime Organization and a California congressman look for strategies to lower emissions on World Ocean Day.

Green hydrogen producer Plug Power is building a plant at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium to help decarbonize the region’s logistics.

A New Climate Ventures expert joins FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon show to discuss the different ways captured carbon dioxide can be used for a circular economy.

Over 50 corporations and nine countries have pledged to switch to materials made from processes that produce little to no carbon.

“As a $4 billion industry leader, we have a great responsibility to pursue activities and initiatives that improve the sustainability of our operations, provide an inclusive workplace for all and give back to the communities where we operate.”

Hard to abate sectors such as long-haul trucking are considering clean hydrogen to decarbonize.

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced it will use roughly $3.5 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in air carbon capture projects.

Schneider’s second corporate responsibility report focuses on emissions and social initiatives.

Experts discuss the challenges facing carriers and shippers when it comes to measuring emissions and why it matters.