Environment

Aaron Rudolf, who owns Rudy’s Performance Parts in Burlington, North Carolina, must pay $10 million in criminal and civil fines for an emissions defeat device scheme.

Cummins Inc. an engine-maker and power distribution company will invest $150 million to convert about half of its manufacturing space in Columbus, Indiana. The announcement comes after the company was fined $1.675 billion for emissions violations.

The Federal Highway Administration announced $148 million in grants to combat pollution at the nation’s ports caused by idling trucks.

Most e-commerce shoppers favor slower delivery times when shopping with environmentally conscious companies

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

Consumers are becoming more aware of both the urgency of climate change and the complexities of the supply chain. Companies should be prepared for consumers to start calculating supply chain sustainability into their purchasing decisions.

Wabtec and Progress Rail selected as suppliers

Locomation earned high marks on a third-party environmental impact report conducted by Boundless Impact Research and Analytics last month.

A major investment in electric and low-emission school buses and healthier air for children

The success of a business depends on its ability to generate social and political support.

Green bonds are designed to help companies fund environmentally sustainable projects that often have higher upfront costs.

A gas guzzler tax is imposed on passenger cars that don’t meet minimum federal fuel efficiency standards.

Buying a high-MPG vehicle saves you money at the pump – and there’s less carbon pollution too!

A telematics platform that accurately tracks the location and status of trailer assets can deliver both operating efficiencies and fuel savings to achieve emission-reduction goals.

Even environmentally indifferent consumers want sustainable shipping options

The chatter from DC involves lots of talk about climate policy, energy and the environment. How much actual impact should we expect?

As the push for a more sustainable planet continues to grow stronger, companies across the supply chain will be expected to have a clear plan for cleaning up their operations.

Every company aims for maximum profitability. For less-than-truckload carriers, that has meant lowering linear-foot caps from 16 linear feet to 12 linear feet and turning away freight that exceeds those caps.

United States Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Economic Sector

Once built, the NOAA ship Discoverer will conduct research in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone for at least a few years.