“The Less-Than- Truckload Industry” How the Shipping Industry is Improving Sustainability Techniques

Traditional Shipping Most shipping companies traditionally have had company practices that are harmful to the environment The industry is most known for sending trucks half full out onto the highway Many of these companies have developed programs that increase environmental sustainability

FedEx Fleet Improvements Working with the with the EPA SmartWay Transportation Initiative Areas of improvement include: Aerodynamics Wide-base tires, Transmission changes

FedEx Service Centers Attempting to make all areas of business greener Teamed up with BP Solar-energy systems were installed in two service centers Combined energy savings will be over 69,000 gallons of gasoline

FedEx Lighting Joined the EnergyStar “Change the World” program Installing LED lighting and compact fluorescent bulbs in administrative buildings and some service centers

FedEx Energy Watch Internal empolyee education program Aimed at increasing awareness about workplace environmental concerns Key efforts include recycling and decreasing energy

UPS Admits that they have a large environmental impact and a long way to go Major focus is on improving efficiency Specifically on decreasing the number of miles traveled both by truck and plane

UPS Fuel efficiency is a major target area Has one of the largest fuel efficient fleets in the shipping industry More than 2,000 vehicles Use fuels like compressed natural gas, propane, hydrogen, and electricity Vehicles located in U.S., Canada, Europe, and Latin America Invested over $15 million to set up the fleet

UPS Recycling Conservation Recycles approximately 34% of their solid waste Including about 27 million pounds of electronic equipment In 2009, recycled 28,552 pounds worth of batteries Conservation Changed vehicle washing policy in 1995 to reduce water consumption Saves 365 million gallons each year Introduced the reusable envelope in 1998 More convenient for customers as well

DHL Views environmental protection as both a business opportunity and a responsibility Goal is to improve carbon dioxide efficiency by 30% by 2020 Compared with 2007 First shipping company to quantify a carbon efficiency goal

DHL Overarching goals environmental goals to reach the 2020 goal include: Help shape political regulations involving sustainability Improve operational efficiency Improve employee knowledge about environmental protection Achieve transparency in regards to their carbon footprint

Conclusion Many different techniques to improve sustainability All companies realizing there is not one solution However, main focus is on improving fuel efficiency of transportation vehicles Very few education programs for the public Most have education programs for employees Very few quantified goals Exception of DHL

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