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Cheaper, Greener and City-Friendly: Enter the Automated Last Mile

As the world grapples with high levels of air and water pollution resulting from freight transportation, and emission rates rise with increasing urbanization, sustainability issues surrounding congestion and delivery become more significant.

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America’s First Big Offshore Wind Farm Has Been Approved

The long-stalled push to build massive wind farms in the Atlantic Ocean along the U.S. East Coast took a crucial step forward as the Biden administration approved plans for a project off Martha’s Vineyard.

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Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service Is the Latest Tool to Combat Climate Change

With financing options backed by the U.S. Department of Energy, "EEaaS" is a low-cost, low-risk way to invest in clean energy.

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Using Data Analytics to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

The benefits of harnessing the enormous volume of data captured by transportation and logistics industries cannot be overstated.

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Watch: Building the Supply Chain for ‘Green’ Cars

Simon Croom, professor of supply chain management at the University of San Diego School of Business, discusses what it will take for Volkswagen and other automakers to create a truly green vehicle and its supporting supply chain.

Building the Supply Chain for ‘Green’ Cars

Ware2Go Announces a Carbon Offset Shipping Network Across All Shipments

Ware2Go, a specialist in 1- to 2-day shipping guarantees, has announced a new initiative to offset carbon emissions for all small parcel, LTL, FTL, and air shipments within their network.

The Path to Sustainable Business Is Through the Supply Chain

A variety of social movements gathered under the banner of sustainability also bring supply chain visibility challenges.

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E-Commerce Seeks the Path to a Zero-Emissions Future

Which portion of an e-commerce delivery has the bigger impact on carbon emissions — the first mile, or the last?

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Watch: Creating the Sustainable Last Mile

Andre Pharand, global management consulting lead for postal and parcel industry with Accenture, reveals the findings of the firm’s new study on creating the sustainable last mile for e-commerce deliveries.

Creating the Sustainable Last Mile

Onfleet Announces Carbon Emissions Offset Initiative, Partnership with Pachama

Onfleet, a global provider of last mile delivery management software, announced an initiative to offset the impact of carbon dioxide emissions resulting from deliveries powered by its platform.

Biden’s Climate Summit Shows How Far U.S. Leadership Has to Go

Here are three takeaways from Day One.

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate. Photo: Bloomberg.

Consumers Want Supply-Chain Transparency. Are Food Brands Listening?

Sixty percent of global consumers cite sustainability and social responsibility as essential considerations when choosing which products to buy. They look to their preferred food brands to make the best decisions, but are those companies looking out for their consumers’ best interest?

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