{"id":12414,"date":"2021-08-26T09:35:10","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T07:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ptvgroup.com\/?p=12414"},"modified":"2021-10-07T15:10:25","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T13:10:25","slug":"sustainable-logistics-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ptvlogistics.com\/en\/transport-logistics\/sustainable-logistics-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Sustainable Logistics Solutions Reduce Emissions & Improve Profitability"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Logistics companies face many challenges due to the increasing public awareness of their environmental impact and contribution to climate change, as well as the creation of new regulations. One recent ruling was the <\/span>IMO 2020<\/span><\/a>, which restricts the level of sulfur emissions from ships and has also <\/span>increased the price<\/span><\/a> of fuel for both ships and trucks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The combination of new government regulations, the lack of automation, and increased public demand for accountability are forcing the industry to look for sustainable logistics and supply chain options.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the careful balancing act needed to maintain success, there are tools and methods the logistics industry can integrate to improve sustainability among their processes, help preserve the environment, and remain profitable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does reducing emissions equal reduced profits?<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”12426″ img_size=”500×500″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The general <\/span>belief among<\/span><\/a> most companies with logistics operations is that shifting to sustainable solutions is an expensive venture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But in reality that\u2019s not always the case. You can comply with the sustainability guidelines <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> maintain a high profit margin – these two don\u2019t have to be mutually exclusive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although the process of sustainable logistics is straightforward in terminology, its application can get complicated, especially when it comes to global supply chains. But with the use of advanced planning tools such as <\/span>route optimization software<\/span><\/a> and real-time maps, it\u2019s possible to reduce CO2 emissions and comply with government regulations – all without reducing your profits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s now take a look at how this works.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

How does freight logistics management impact CO2 emissions?<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Transport is second<\/span><\/a> only to the energy sector in terms of CO2 emissions and greenhouse gas (GHG) production. That means it\u2019s responsible for <\/span>one-fifth of the<\/span><\/a> global CO2 emissions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, the industry\u2019s contribution to CO2 emissions has <\/span>increased by 1.9%<\/span><\/a> annually since 2000 – most of which can be attributed to the rise of globalization and increased demand for consumer goods.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though we likely can\u2019t expect consumer demand to increase any time soon, we can begin to shift our thinking. We can focus on solving the root cause of the problem rather than reducing a symptom of changing times – precisely why we need to look at the foundation of logistics systems as a whole.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”12433″ img_size=”500×500″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By implementing a sustainable logistics and supply chain, we can reduce CO2 emissions with the following methods:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n