Emissions

Renewable natural gas (RNG) has emerged as the leading pathway for low-carbon, clean air trucking.

The transportation industry needs to transition to cleaner fuels to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Green hydrogen-based fuels have potential to decarbonize shipping, aviation and long-haul trucking, according to recent reports.

Despite Ikea’s many climate-related goals, Ship It Zero is calling out the Swedish retailer and other major players such as Amazon and Walmart via “die-ins” to highlight shipping emissions’ impacts on human and environmental health.

AskWaves talks with an expert to learn how the Global Logistics Emissions Council provides a single framework for supply chains around the world to track emissions.

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative’s recent report on marine fuels urges the inclusion of all aspects of sustainability, such as air quality, human rights, water, social equity, land use and of course, greenhouse gas emissions.

There are two ways to transport goods overseas: ocean or air. Port congestion and shipping delays are forcing companies to shift to faster air transport, which releases more emissions, costs more per unit and has its own capacity constraints.

“The program offers technical and consultative resources that both shippers and carriers can use to reduce their carbon footprints, while improving the speed, resilience and efficiency of their supply chains,” said Bob Shellman, president and CEO at Odyssey Logistics.

Estimated US Average Vehicle Emissions Rates

California has proposed a sustainability regulation for transportation network companies, including Uber and Lyft, that would require 90% of all rides to take place in electric vehicles by 2030.

A recent survey conducted by Convoy highlights how truck drivers, dispatchers and owner-operators view different sustainable trucking issues and regulations.

Certified B Corporation Flock Freight raises the bar with a commitment to offset carbon emissions from FlockDirect shipments for customers.

Using domestic reloads and street turns are among Blume Global’s strategies to reduce empty miles and emissions.

Old-school aerodynamics technologies such as TruckWings can contribute to economic and environmental sustainability.

Kansas City Southern’s new, more stringent emission target will keep the company in line with the Paris Agreement emission goals.

Airbus sets sights on zero-emission aircraft powered by hydrogen

DHL Supply Chain experts share how the company has adapted its sustainability efforts due to the COVID-19 pandemic and offer sustainability tips for businesses.

As more modes of transportation are experimenting with the use of hydrogen fuel solutions, there are still major challenges that green hydrogen production and adoption faces.

Wabash National discloses Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions in its first sustainability report.

NATSO and other retail fuels industry trade groups urge states not to join the Transportation Climate Initiative Program.

Canadian Pacific has announced a pilot project to develop North America’s first line-haul hydrogen-powered locomotive.