“ A MAJOR PART OF SUSTAINABILITY IS SHOWING CARRIERS THE BENEFIT OF BEING INVOLVED IN A WIDER NETWORK ”
“ A MAJOR PART OF SUSTAINABILITY IS SHOWING CARRIERS THE BENEFIT OF BEING INVOLVED IN A WIDER NETWORK ”
WENJIA TANG HEAD OF DATA , DIGIHAUL
critical mass of hauliers . On the whole , when carriers see the opportunity to maximise their own fleet , bring down their carbon footprint and make drivers lives a bit easier , they ’ re very keen to be a part of it .”
Overhaul teams with DHL on sustainability Decarbonising commercial road transport isn ’ t just about cutting empty-running levels . In partnership with DHL , it has launched the Green Certification programme , reveals Tang .
She says : “ This identifies subcontractors that are contributing to sustainable logistics . Carriers are assessed on the sustainability measures they have in place , as well as their ability to measure their carbon footprint and share data .”
The programme also looks at basic fleet features , such as low-resistance tyres , aerodynamic enhancements and idle cutoff , as well as advanced green tech , such as sustainable fuels and alternative drivetrains .
Big and small energy wins across logistics are inching us closer to our green goals .
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