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.

by Alyssa Sporrer on March 29, 2021

DPDHL is making large commitments related to sustainable aviation, electric last-mile delivery vehicles and social impact projects in its recently released sustainability road map.

by Alyssa Sporrer on March 29, 2021

In the midst of vehicle electrification, Terminal Investment Corp. is enlisting the help of Volvo Penta and Cummins to create its first terminal tractor with an electric powertrain.

by Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern Shipper on March 25, 2021

Increased use of micro-fulfillment centers and more efficient vehicles and routing can reduce carbon emissions by 25% in urban environments, according to Accenture.

by Alyssa Sporrer on March 4, 2021

Schneider’s corporate sustainability goals include plans to reduce per-mile carbon emissions 60% by 2035 and focus on fleet electrification.

by Alyssa Sporrer on March 3, 2021

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative’s road map to sustainability includes financial, social and environmental sustainability factors.

by Kaylee Nix on February 24, 2021

On this episode of stackd, hostAdam Robinsondetails how one freight company is using shared truckload technology to map out the future for sustainable freight.

by Alyssa Sporrer on February 23, 2021

Susy Schöneberg, the founder and head of Flexport.org, discussed monetary and time-saving benefits of sustainable operations as well as customer loyalty.

by Alyssa Sporrer on February 23, 2021

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

by Andrew Cox on February 19, 2021

A former Jet.com co-founder is rethinking the way e-commerce orders are delivered — specifically, when orders are delivered and in what vessel they arrive at their destination. Nate Faust believes after 25 years of e-commerce, it’s time for a new way of imagining delivery.

by Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern Shipper on February 1, 2021

EcoCart offers e-commerce consumers a chance to purchase carbon offsets at checkout to lessen the environmental impact of the order.

by Kaylee Nix on January 23, 2021

Dooner and The Dude discuss President Biden’s executive orders, circular economies and moving to sustainability on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

by Alyssa Sporrer on January 20, 2021

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

by Alyssa Sporrer on January 12, 2021

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.

by Alyssa Sporrer on January 4, 2021

Experts share how DHL Supply Chain's GoGreen and GoHelp initiatives are paving the way for sustainable progress.

by Alyssa Sporrer on January 1, 2021

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

by John Kingston on December 30, 2020

Innovation chief McLelland says the questions for the industry go from the very big to the very small, and not all can be anticipated yet.

by Alyssa Sporrer on December 11, 2020

The European Commission has released its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. Massive investments and infrastructure are needed to meet the EU Commission’s sustainability milestones.

by Alyssa Sporrer on December 11, 2020

In an interview with FreightWaves, SSI Executive Director Andrew Stephens talks about zero-emission shipping fuel and sustainability challenges.

by Alyssa Sporrer on December 2, 2020

Automation, optimization and location are all key in making warehouses function more sustainably.

by Alyssa Sporrer on December 1, 2020

Wabtec shares its “30 by 30” strategy for combating climate change. Greenbrier plans to track its emissions and energy intensity in 2021.