sustainability

Visibility and transparency come up time and time again in the transportation industry. Often, these topics are tied into conversations about increasing efficiency and bottom lines. While a more efficient supply chain undoubtedly leads to higher profits, increased earnings are not the only...

Robert Brown, Senior Director of External Affairs at TuSimple, joins Tyler Cole to unpack how automating heavy-duty trucking can impact overall supply chain sustainability. From fuel savings and freight efficiency to reduced maintenance costs and alternative fuels, the discussion covers a wide...

A survey released Tuesday by Convoy found that U.S. trucking companies are very open to sustainable solutions that save money and reduce emissions, but there are still conflicting views on climate change and environmental regulations. The digital freight network surveyed about 600 small and...

Norfolk Southern isn't just in the business of moving freight, they're in the business of a better planet. To learn more about Norfolk Southern's industry-leading sustainability initiatives, go to nscorp.com/betterplanet. The first step in meeting sustainability goals is setting those goals; the...

Sustainability has garnered a reputation as cutting edge and costly. While it is certainly possible to sink millions into eco-friendly solutions like electric vehicles, there are ways to embrace environmentalism without breaking the bank. In fact, becoming more sustainable can actually drive...

Norfolk Southern isn't just in the business of moving freight, they're in the business of a better planet. To learn more about Norfolk Southern's industry-leading sustainability initiatives, go to nscorp.com/betterplanet. Sustainability is trendy, but how do companies turn trends into action? Net...

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As e-commerce skyrocketed during the pandemic, the environmental toll of home deliveries has not gone unnoticed. While some experts say that home deliveries are more efficient, this is only true if shoppers take fewer trips to stores. And, consumers are recognizing the increase in plastic and what...

Melting ice caps, rising sea levels, an increasing probability and rate of natural disaster, and the pervasive feeling of doom; sometimes the concept of climate change can feel too large and overwhelming to even begin to think of possible solutions. This overwhelm makes sense too, considering the...

It’s time to face the cold, hard facts; the U.S. officially has the highest greenhouse gas emissions per capita than all other countries. While the pollution from large corporations is mainly responsible for this, there are certain steps a regular citizen can take when it comes to reducing...

The beauty industry has a bad habit of labeling everything as a trend, even eliminating toxic ingredients. Clean beauty is no exception of this phenomenon, resulting in many brands using the term vaguely without a real green commitment. However, consumers are demanding better quality, cleaner and...

Revolutionary Indigenous activist Winona LaDuke and members of the nonprofit Honor the Earth were arrested after peacefully protesting the Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline, the construction of which would be environmentally disastrous to the surrounding land and communities. This article by Sophia...

Capacity constraints, increased demand for home deliveries and safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic led experts to believe that sustainability efforts would fall by the wayside. But that doesn't seem to be the case, according to the "2021 State of Supply Chain Sustainability" report...

2020 was a year like no other for ESG funds. Investment strategies that take environmental, social, and corporate governance factors into account recorded a level of inflows that’s incomparable to any other year on record - with just over ⅓ of inflows into global funds being invested using...

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. The age of e-commerce has simplified many business processes, while also increasing their sophistication. This is definitely the case when it comes to product...