75 Green Supply Chain Partners
CHEP www.chep.com CHEP’s circular model promotes
sustainability by sharing, repairing, and reusing 353 million assets worldwide, reducing waste and emissions across its operations and customer networks. The company recently doubled post-consumer recycled content in products, ensuring 42% of plastic materials are recycled or upcycled, and increased collaborative decarbonization projects by 37%. The company sources 100% of its timber sustainably, maintains carbon-neutral operations (Scopes 1 and 2), and aims for net-zero emissions (Scopes 1-3) by 2040. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: CHEP’s sustainability efforts were recognized with Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and CDP A List rankings, as well as Corporate Knights, EcoVadis, and Global Top Employer certifications. CJ Logistics America america.cjlogistics.com CJ Logistics America focuses on reducing waste and costs in supply chains while supporting customers’ sustainability goals. Key initiatives include consolidated shipping— combining multiple customers’ freight to cut emissions and costs—SmartWay certification, and a strict no-idling policy. CJ Logistics also engages in large-scale network modeling projects to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and lower carbon footprints. Its efforts also include collaborations to reduce CO2 emissions, conserve water, and minimize waste. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: CJ Logistics America is a SmartWay partner. Controlant www.controlant.com Focused on delivering zero-waste supply chains through real-time visibility and automation, Controlant has been recognized by EcoVadis as among the top 15% of most sustainable companies globally. As a UN Global Compact participant, Controlant aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and has also earned a B rating from CDP Climate, with strong scores in emissions
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disclosure, collaboration, and low-carbon initiatives. Through partnerships like its 2024 Carbon Trust case study with Vodafone, Controlant demonstrates the potential of real-time monitoring to advance sustainability in pharmaceutical supply chains. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: In 2024, Controlant reduced total emissions by 72%, staying on track to meet its 2030 science-based target. Covenant Logistics www.covenantlogistics.com One key sustainability initiative for Covenant Logistics is its partnership with DClimate to implement electric auxiliary power units across its fleet. These units reduce engine idling by
of CO2 emissions per 1,000 trucks. Covenant also adopted renewable diesel and installed solar panels to help power its facilities. Additional efforts include a comprehensive tire recycling program and company-wide emissions reduction strategies. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: In 2024, Covenant Logistics earned the John Deere Sustainability Award and the EPA SmartWay Excellence Award, placing it in the top 1% of 4,000+ SmartWay carriers for emissions performance. Crowley www.crowley.com With a commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, Crowley integrates low- and zero- emission equipment, including electric forklifts, hybrid and electric vehicles, and charging infrastructure across its ports and facilities. In 2024, Crowley launched eWolf, the first all-electric, zero- emissions tugboat in the United States, and began operating the largest U.S.- flagged liquid natural gas (LNG) bunker at the Port of Savannah. Its four LNG- fueled Avance Class containerships, set to launch this year, are designed to significantly reduce carbon emissions and eliminate particulate matter. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Crowley received recognition on various sustainability rankings, including the CDP Climate Change A List, Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies list, ISS ESG Prime Corporate Rating, MSCI ESG Ratings, Sustainalytics Top Rated List, and EcoVadis Gold.
2,220 hours per truck annually— saving 1.76 million gallons of fuel and cutting 31.68 million pounds
CJ Logistics America
36 Inbound Logistics • June 2025
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