by Alyssa Sporrer on September 15, 2021

“We believe that every sector has to make a contribution toward global decarbonization,” Fernando Rangel Villasana, senior technical manager at SBTi, told FreightWaves.

by Ashley Coker, Associate Editor on September 8, 2021

When people think about “environmentally conscious trucking,” they tend to think about electric vehicles and other environmentally conscious trucking operations. While these cutting edge technologies can play a role in sustainability, they often come with high price tags, long waitlists and significant barriers to entry.

by Jack Daleo on September 7, 2021

The automaker is committing to hydrogen as its fuel of the future — and not just for its commercial vehicles.

by Alyssa Sporrer on September 6, 2021

“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.

by Emily Camp on September 2, 2021

Today’s shippers understand that decisions made without a data-driven approach are not just risky bets; they’re potentially reckless. But in an effort to build an informed strategy, most shippers spend too much time collecting and analyzing the wrong data. It’s no secret that there are gaps between what public databases portray and what real-time markets …

by Alyssa Sporrer on September 2, 2021

Convoy surveyed nearly 600 U.S. trucking companies and found that more recently founded carriers and younger demographics were more likely to feel pressure to reduce emissions.

by Joanna Marsh on August 28, 2021

Canadian Pacific, Norfolk Southern and the broader freight rail industry describe how they plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

by Jack Daleo on August 24, 2021

The two companies are joining forces to provide a tech-powered, eco-friendly alternative to a wasteful supply chain.

by Joanna Marsh on August 23, 2021

Progress Rail will use Union Pacific locomotives that are capable of handling a biodiesel blend of 20%.

by Ashley Coker, Associate Editor on August 19, 2021

Sustainability has garnered a reputation as cutting edge and costly. There are ways to embrace environmentalism without breaking the bank. In fact, becoming more sustainable can actually drive profits higher.

by Kaylee Nix on August 16, 2021

Danny Gomez and Tyler Cole look at one dataset showing the latest trends in sustainability.

by Brandon Cafferky on August 16, 2021

Even environmentally indifferent consumers want sustainable shipping options

by Jack Daleo on August 13, 2021

URB-E and PenguinPickUp are partnering on a pilot project to conduct deliveries with electric bikes and compact containers.

by FreightWaves Staff on August 12, 2021

Register today to join us for the live session and hear how companies are working to meet the demand for sustainability while maintaining profitability.

by Jack Glenn on July 30, 2021

FarEye’s Intelligent Delivery Management Platform equips enterprises for a low-cost, sustainable future and creates happier customers through reduced cost and optimized operations.

by Ashley Coker, Associate Editor on July 8, 2021

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.

by Brandon Cafferky on July 7, 2021

Same-day versus next-day delivery: Which is more sustainable?

by Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern Shipper on July 5, 2021

Bringg helped U.K. retailer Co-op scale its e-commerce business from 30 stores to over 800 in a year’s time — and do so in a more environmentally friendly way.

by John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent on June 30, 2021

Covenant believes government incentives are vital in helping the trucking industry meet zero-emission goals.

by Corrie White on June 28, 2021

The brilliant thing about implementing telematic solutions is that efforts towards energy efficiency also improve the bottom line.

by FreightWaves Staff on June 22, 2021

A dramatic shift away from services and toward goods brought a surge in demand for The Home Depot products. With freight capacity strained, the team at The Home Depot strengthened efforts to earn shipper-of-choice status from carriers, reduced inefficiencies from their supply chain, and worked with Loadsmart to further flexibility and resiliency. Loadsmart and The …

by Alyssa Sporrer on June 3, 2021

DHL research released Thursday provides insights for “e-tailers that wish to lead on environmental issues,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO at DHL Express USA.

by Alyssa Sporrer on June 2, 2021

B Corps are held to the highest standards of social and environmental impact. B Lab and B Corp representatives tell FreightWaves how to pass the rigorous assessment.

by Alyssa Sporrer on May 25, 2021

FreightWaves chats with chief sustainability officers about their experience and how they drive sustainable change at each company.

by Sponsor on May 24, 2021

Whether you’re a large or small business, embarking on the quest for sustainability might feel overwhelming if your operations have been less than planet-friendly in the past.

by Alyssa Sporrer on May 20, 2021

FreightWaves’ Zach Strickland and Loadsmart Vice President of Operations Jim Nicholson chat about mode optimization, truckload consolidation and technology’s role in sustainable shipping.

by Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern Shipper on May 12, 2021

The use of legacy technology and the lack of real-time visibility continue to impact the ability of last-mile delivery providers to increase business, according to a Bringg report.

by Ashley Coker, Associate Editor on May 10, 2021

New Legend announced plans Monday to switch all of the company’s local running lanes to an entirely all-electric fleet by 2023.

by Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern Shipper on May 3, 2021

Ware2Go, which offers shipping to merchants of all sizes with a specialization in e-commerce, will automatically purchase carbon offsets through Pachama for its customers.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 28, 2021

As companies purchase carbon credits to help meet net-zero emissions goals, AskWaves digs into the positives and negatives of carbon offsets.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 22, 2021

You can’t reduce carbon emissions without measuring them first. C.H. Robinson experts discuss the company’s carbon measurement technology.

by Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern Shipper on April 22, 2021

Onfleet announced a carbon offset program that will see it partner with its customers to contribute $8 per metric ton of carbon dioxide generated through delivery operations to reforestation and old forest protection programs.

by FreightWaves Staff on April 22, 2021

FreightWaves introduces FreightWaves Carbon Intelligence. Learn more here!

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 22, 2021

Supply chain, climate and FreightWaves experts shared their hopes for Earth Day next year in terms of reduced emissions, alternative fuel adoption, government leadership and more.

by Alan Adler on April 21, 2021

Hyliion Holdings stock is getting hammered along with most electric vehicle startups, but CEO Thomas Healy is staying optimistic.

by Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern Shipper on April 20, 2021

Delivery and fulfillment platform Bringg has introduced BringgGreen Sustainability Tech Practice, a suite of tools to help retailers reduce their carbon footprint through more sustainable last-mile delivery practices.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 20, 2021

The Salesforce Sustainability Cloud on Tuesday added a scope 3 emissions hub that allows companies to track upstream emissions from business travel, purchased goods and employee commutes.

by FreightWaves Staff on April 18, 2021

Free virtual summit involves industry experts discussing strategies to decarbonize the transportation sector.

by Alan Adler on April 16, 2021

Truck Talk is a weekly newsletter from FreightWaves that adds perspective and context to happenings in the trucking industry.

by Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern Shipper on April 15, 2021

IKEA Canada and its last-mile delivery partner Second Closet will purchase all-electric trucks from Lion Electric to be used for home deliveries.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 14, 2021

Relying on fossil fuels to move people and goods creates a massive carbon footprint that the transportation industry is only starting to address.

by Grace Sharkey on April 13, 2021

North America is expected to mine only 5% of the world's lithium by 2025, making Battery Resourcers’ recycling strategy important for domestic EV manufacturers.

by Ashley Coker, Associate Editor on April 13, 2021

Scientists and government leaders are pushing for a more sustainable supply chain. Consumers are paying attention.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 12, 2021

Daniel Sperling, founding director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis, shared his thoughts on the path to reducing emissions in the road freight sector.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 8, 2021

C.H. Robinson on Thursday debuted its Emissions IQ self-serve tool for tracking carbon emissions from transportation.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 7, 2021

Electric-assisted cargo bikes are being implemented as cities face challenges with congestion, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and parking.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 6, 2021

Having proved it could achieve 100% offsetting of CO2 emissions from Expedited Max in 2020, DHL eCommerce Solutions is officially declaring its service with the highest carbon footprint as carbon-neutral moving forward.

by Joanna Marsh on April 6, 2021

Wabtec’s chief technology officer chats with FreightWaves about ways technology can help the freight rail industry decarbonize.

by Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor on April 5, 2021

The air cargo industry quickly pulled together to deliver critical COVID vaccines and PPE last year. The same type of teamwork can be applied to other social needs, such as the environment and diversity, air cargo leaders say.

by Jack Glenn on April 1, 2021

Freight Club’s carbon offset initiative, which launched on Jan. 1, uses tree power to counteract emissions at no expense to its members.