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Operational changes include eliminating single-use items, installing energy-efficient hand dryers, and planting trees. A partnership with Vaku-Isotherm recycles vacuum-insulated panels, cutting up to 137,000 kg of CO2e annually. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Peli BioThermal earned a bronze EcoVadis medal (silver under review) and the Diligent Modern Governance Award. Penske Logistics www.penskelogistics.com Penske Logistics, part of Penske Transportation Solutions, pursues multiple sustainability initiatives. These include deploying battery-electric trucks, installing heavy-duty EV charging stations, and using renewable diesel fuels where applicable. In warehousing and distribution, Penske has shifted to renewable energy, increased LEED-certified facilities, retrofitted buildings with LED lighting, and electrified material handling equipment. It also uses low-global warming potential refrigerants and shore power systems for refrigerated units to reduce idling emissions. The company supports customers with sustainability consulting, offering route optimization and carbon footprint analysis to improve fuel efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Penske Logistics is an EPA SmartWay High Performer, and its parent company, Penske Truck Leasing, is a SmartWay Leader.
Pitt Ohio integrates sustainability through its core pillars: People, Planet, and Purpose, guiding actions to improve environmental and social outcomes. Its environmental efforts focus on reducing carbon emissions and boosting energy efficiency. The company prioritizes fleet modernization, maintaining vehicles with advanced technology, and invests in driver training for fuel-efficient driving, lowering emissions and enhancing fleet performance. Pitt Ohio also commits to sustainable infrastructure, with five facilities LEED-certified for water conservation, energy use, and sustainable materials. New construction projects follow these standards. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Two terminal buildings operate microgrid systems powered by wind and solar energy, developed with WindStax Energy. These systems store renewable energy in batteries, reducing reliance on conventional power. Polaris Transportation Group polaristransport.com Polaris is a SmartWay-certified carrier focused on reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency. Using 2022 as a baseline, it plans to set emissions reduction targets by mid-2025. The company evaluates zero-emission vehicles and alternative fuels like renewable diesel. Its fleet is retrofitted
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for fuel efficiency, with route and load optimization and driver scorecards promoting efficient driving. Owner-operators in the federal Green Freight Program receive support for similar upgrades. At its warehouse, 90% of forklifts are battery electric, with plans to fully transition as older units retire. Facilities feature motion-activated LED lighting and smart thermostats; a rooftop solar project is underway. Waste diversion efforts include recycling, composting, and refurbishing electronics. Seventy percent of warehouse pallets are recycled. Paper use is reduced via company policies and digital documentation initiatives. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: In 2024, Drivewyze participation helped cut The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) aims for a 95% landfill diversion rate by 2035 and 100% by 2050, aligning with the City of Los Angeles’ Zero Waste Ordinance and California organic waste laws. POLA implements waste management strategies focused on reduction, recycling, and sustainable procurement. Efforts include reducing waste generation, expanding recycling programs for office waste like paper and plastics, increasing food waste and compost collection, and maintaining 90% diversion of construction materials since 2020. POLA also enhances hazardous materials recycling (e-waste, batteries, used oil) and provides outreach and training for tenants and employees. idling emissions by 30.4 tons. Port of Los Angeles www.portoflosangeles.org
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