Corporate Sustainability: Reducing CO2 Emissions in the Supply Chain
At TechTrans, we increasingly have conversations with our customers and partners that focus on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategies, as companies focus more heavily on corporate stewardship. These conversations are happening across the board: from our logistics and supply chain partners to our C-Suite collaborators. This is because outside of the toll the manufacturing process on some products can take on the environment, it can be argued that transportation and logistics account for a large percentage of carbon emissions.
In fact, the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTI) reports that transport emissions account for a quarter of global CO2 emissions, and land transportation is responsible for around three-quarters of these. In this video, VP of National Accounts Phil Burnette discusses some of the ways TechTrans is helping our customers with programs that lower carbon emissions and support their ESG and corporate sustainability goals.
Our Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
At TechTrans, we’ve committed to data-driven quality assurance processes to improve the services we provide. Our systems and processes are compliant with ISO standards, and our internal quality system allows our customers to remain compliant with their own quality standards.
In addition, as a SmartWay partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we work to ensure our programs are sustainable and environmentally sound. We meet the stringent standards of the program, ensuring TechTrans remains a good steward of the environment.
Driving Sustainability Through SmartWay Partnership
A Decade of Sustainability
At TechTrans, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a core commitment that has spanned over a decade. We recently celebrated our 10th year as an EPA SmartWay partner, a testament to our dedication to reducing our environmental impact. This partnership, established in 2014, is an essential part of TechTrans’ sustainability efforts.
Tracking Emissions and Reducing Carbon Footprint
The EPA SmartWay program assesses the environmental and energy efficiency of goods movement through the supply chain. TechTrans actively participates by using the program’s tools to track emissions and reduce our carbon footprint.
Each year, we input data from our previous year’s shipments, including weight and mileage, allowing the EPA to calculate our emissions. This annual assessment helps us stay within manageable levels and aligns with our commitment to sustainability. By tracking emissions and working to reduce them, TechTrans ensures that we remain environmentally responsible and compliant with industry standards.
Digital Transformation for a Greener Future
Beyond its partnership with the EPA SmartWay program, TechTrans is taking sustainability to the next level. We are steadily moving toward digitizing our operations. This transition includes reducing the use of paper by encouraging customers and partners to use digital platforms for documentation and communication.
At TechTrans, we understand that digitization is key to reducing the need for paper waybills and other documents. This shift not only streamlines operations but also significantly reduces the consumption of paper. It’s a small yet impactful step in the direction of a more sustainable future.
Recycled Materials for Crate Rebuilding
In our warehouse operations, TechTrans employs another sustainability practice: the use of recycled materials. When crates or containers need rebuilding or repair for customer units, we utilize recycled materials whenever possible. This approach prevents unnecessary waste and aligns with our commitment to environmentally responsible practices.
Supporting Partners in Sustainability
We also actively encourage our partners involved in deliveries and pickups to embrace digitization and reduce our carbon footprint as well. By providing digital platforms for document uploads and communication, we help our partners transition away from paper-based processes.
Demonstrating Environmental Leadership
TechTrans’s dedication to sustainability, as demonstrated through our long-term partnership with the EPA SmartWay program, sets a remarkable example of environmental leadership and corporate responsibility.
By embracing technology, reducing waste and actively participating in initiatives like SmartWay, we are setting a high standard for environmentally responsible logistics that we believe will have a positive impact for years to come.
