“ FOR SHIPPERS , DIGITALISATION BRINGS DOWN COSTS DUE TO NETWORK EFFICIENCIES ”
SUSTAINABILITY
“ FOR SHIPPERS , DIGITALISATION BRINGS DOWN COSTS DUE TO NETWORK EFFICIENCIES ”
WENJIA TANG HEAD OF DATA , DIGIHAUL
He says : “ Supply chains are major contributors to environmental impact , from high energy consumption to mass waste disposal .”
He believes digital tracing in supply chains – and monitoring in cold chains – are vital steps to cutting industrial carbon emissions , saying : “ While becoming more resource-efficient can reduce greenhouse gas emissions , decarbonising indirect emissions from industry remains a significant challenge .”
He adds : “ In the food industry , indirect emissions result from the transportation of raw materials and the distribution of final products . Traceability can help identify and remedy inefficiencies throughout the supply chain .”
Measuring logistics emissions is crucial first step
Roseman says product emissions increase throughout their lifecycle and that measuring this “ gives a visual on how production , manufacturing and distribution affect overall carbon emissions ”.
He adds : “ Lifecycle traceability is particularly important , because guidelines are forever changing to ensure companies are ethically and sustainably accountable for their climate targets .”
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