Sustainability

Sustainability, brought to you by Convoy’s #NoEmptyMiles, covers the environmental issues associated with the transportation industry and highlights the innovative solutions that are addressing carbon waste. With 35% of trucks on the road driving empty, 87 million metric tons of carbon emissions waste are produced annually. Leveraging machine learning and automation, Convoy is efficiently connecting shippers with carriers while reducing carbon emissions. Learn how Convoy’s technology can help your business run efficiently and build toward a #NoEmptyMiles future at https://convoy.com/sustainability

Alyssa SporrerWednesday, September 28, 2022
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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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Alyssa SporrerMonday, September 26, 2022
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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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Alyssa SporrerFriday, September 23, 2022
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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…
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Eric KulischFriday, September 23, 2022
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Boeing CEO: Promises about clean aviation fuel outpace technology
Boeing CEO David Calhoun is outspoken about how governments are making environmental and economic policy.
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Alyssa SporrerThursday, September 22, 2022
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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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Alyssa SporrerWednesday, September 21, 2022
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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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Alyssa SporrerTuesday, September 20, 2022
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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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Alyssa SporrerSaturday, September 17, 2022
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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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Brian StraightMonday, September 12, 2022
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Ask the consumer: Delivery speed matters, the environment matters more
A new Descartes survey found that a majority of consumers will favor longer delivery times when it is better for the environment.
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Joanna MarshTuesday, September 6, 2022
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Universities’ research aims to make railroads climate resilient
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…
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