Carrier Emissions Intensity Varies by Up to 35% Across Industry
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A new report documents that emissions intensity across carriers in the transportation industry can vary by up to 35 percent, indicating substantial differences in environmental performance. This variance highlights the importance of carrier selection as a sustainability lever for companies managing their carbon footprint, and underscores the need for standardized emissions reporting and comparison mechanisms across the logistics sector.
What This Means for Your Supply Chain
What if you shift 50% of volume to lower-emissions carriers?
Model the impact of transitioning half of current shipment volume from average-performing carriers to carriers in the lowest-emissions quartile, assuming similar service levels and a 3-5% cost premium.
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