Green logistics

Green logistics stands for environmentally friendly transportation and delivery methods. As freight accounts for 40% of transport emissions there is an urgency to decarbonize road transport, in particular in cities.

Green logistics and sustainable transport solutions need more than a coat of paint.

For your green logistics and transport management, we use a scientific approach and develop measurable targets, and measures that demonstrably pay off.

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What is green logistics?

Green logistics is a sustainable approach that focuses on reducing the environmental impact of all stages of a logistics process, from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products to customers. The goal of green logistics is to minimize waste, reduce emissions, and increase energy efficiency while maintaining the same level of quality and service as traditional logistics methods. For companies, green logistics becomes highly relevant in terms of their Supply Chain Management and Corporate Social Responsibility. But a mobility strategy, regional logistics and a sustainable infrastructure are also issues that cities and regions need to address, because transport decarbonization mostly relies on common solutions. 

Why is green logistics important?

Reducing freight and logistics emissions along the value chain is essential for businesses to deliver their services. As businesses face a changing technological and regulatory landscape with uncertainty about the viability of solutions, we work with the public and private sectors on sustainable logistics concepts for businesses, cities, and regions. 

These concepts include fleet transition and emission pathways based on industry, scientific, technological, and regulatory analyses, implementation roadmaps with measures to avoid, shift, and improve trips, and GHG accounting and profitability calculations.

How your business can benefit from sustainable logistics

A business can benefit from sustainable logistics in several ways, from reputational advantages to a cost-saving and highly efficient supply chain.

Start the change process to become a green business

Sustainable logistics practices can help your company to establish itself as a green business, which can improve its reputation and increase customer loyalty. Science-based emission targets and climate strategies, covering your logistics and transport management, are a good start to demonstrate your commitment to sustainability.

Have your supply chain risk management in place

By adopting green supply chain management, a business can reduce its exposure to supply chain risks. Those risks can be associated with environmental issues, such as natural disasters, resource depletion, and government regulations. If your supply chain strategy covers green logistics solutions, you are one step ahead.

Establish sustainable practices and become future-fit

Implementing sustainable logistics practices, such as using alternative fuels, reducing packaging waste, and optimizing transportation routes, can reduce a business' environmental impact. Environmental protection measures and efforts to decarbonize transportation activities are also taken into account in ESG ratings.

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Sustainable logistics and freight decarbonization

We work with our clients on sustainable logistics and freight decarbonization, from strategy to implementation and reporting. In this, we support both logistics providers as well as businesses from various industries that aim to reduce their transport footprint.

  • Reduced freight transport emissions and costs
  • Clear picture of regulatory, technological, and market expectations for freight transport decarbonization
  • Clear strategy on freight transport decarbonization with science-based objectives and comprehensive measures
  • Proven feasibility (technological, market, economic, environmental) of new sustainable logistics concepts
  • Successful cooperation with third-party logistics service providers and better logistics investment decisions
  • Communication of climate ambition to clients, partners, and other stakeholders
  • Fulfilling the requirements of regulatory and market standards for freight emissions data such as Smart Freight Center’s GLEC and “End-to-End GHG Reporting of Logistics Operations” Guidances or ISO 14083

Sustainable urban and regional logistics

We also work with the public sector in addressing sustainable logistics on an urban or regional scale.

  • Reducing traffic and transport emissions
  • Increasing quality of life in cities
  • Reducing conflicts of use (traffic, space)
  • Engaging stakeholders from various sectors

Elevate your logistics to new heights of sustainability!

With our holistic approach, we'll make emission reduction a core part of your supply chain strategy.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions on green logistics

Green logistics refers to the environmentally sustainable practices and technologies used in the planning, execution, and optimization of supply chain transportation activities. It involves reducing the environmental impact of transportation operations by minimizing waste and reducing energy consumption, and carbon emissions. If your company implements green logistics, it can improve its environmental sustainability, reduce costs, and enhance its reputation with customers and other stakeholders. Learn more about our sustainable logistic service and solutions.

The right strategy is an individual matter in the case of green logistics. Nevertheless, there are aspects that help you to reach the goals to noticeably reduce your transportation emissions. With our clients we usually follow these steps:

 

  1. Kick-off of the project: We align the objectives and the scope with you and define the team which will be responsible. We also screen technological, regulatory and economic drivers.
  2. Analysis phase: We analyze your transport and company data and calculate emissions.
  3. Set objectives: We analyze decarbonization and technology pathways and set fields of action, strategic qualities, and GHG reduction potential (KPIs).​
  4. Solutions: We develop measures for transport decarbonization (incl. feasibility) and discuss collaborative approaches with suppliers and pilot projects.​
  5. Concept: We prioritize measures, set up a roadmap (costs, benefits, responsibilities, etc.) and define the use of carbon offsets.​
  6. Implementation: We help you to integrate the measures into a roadmap, adopt policies and support the communication, monitoring and verification.

Want to know how we can support your business in terms of its green logistics and decarbonization strategy that lead to reliable results? Don’t hesitate to contact us.

Ensuring a green supply chain involves implementing sustainability practices throughout the entire supply chain process, from the sourcing of raw materials to the final delivery of the product to the customer. Due to CSRD and other regulations, the supply chain is increasingly becoming the focus of regulatory attention. This significantly expands the scope of responsibility for companies. Our experience shows that sustainability in the supply chain, while complex, can produce remarkable results. The best thing you can do is to get this work started early enough.

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