payment and accounting systems. It also supports employee wellness programs as part of its sustainability goals. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Sunset has been a SmartWay partner since 2004. Total Quality Logistics www.tql.com To reduce empty miles—the distance trucks travel without cargo—TQL launched an Empty Miles Reduction Program using data and technology to better match carriers with nearby loads. Leveraging a network of 110,000+ carriers and multimodal, lower-emission transport options, the program cuts environmental impact. Initially aiming to eliminate 45 million empty miles by 2025, TQL surpassed this by 2023, reducing 48 million miles. By 2024, over 65 million empty miles were cut, and a new target aims for a 25% reduction by 2030 based on load count. TQL tracks progress with emissions data and metrics, providing shippers free sustainability reports detailing emissions, empty miles, carrier diversity, and mode use, enhancing transparency in supply chain emissions reporting. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: TQL is a six-time Responsible Care Partner of the Year, 2023 PepsiCo Broker Sustainability Carrier of the Year, and a
The company aims for net-zero corporate emissions by 2030 and plans to shift 80% of global brokerage shipments to lower-emission modes by 2040. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Network optimization strategies reduced empty truck miles by up to 64%, eliminating an estimated 4 million empty miles in 2024.
mileage by 10 to 14 miles, boosting route efficiency and cutting fuel use. In 2024, fuel burn reduction initiatives saved 30 million gallons of jet fuel. Alternative fuels made up 30.6% of ground transportation fuel in 2024, with UPS targeting 40% by 2025. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Since 2000, UPS vehicles have logged over 4 billion miles on alternative fuels. In 2024, UPS purchased 177 million gallons of alternative fuels, with renewable natural gas comprising 87% of fuel used in its natural gas fleet. Ward Transport & Logistics wardtlc.com As part of the EPA’s SmartWay program, Ward Transport & Logistics applies best practices like idle time reduction, route optimization, and fuel-efficient driving, supported by investments in newer, fuel- efficient vehicles. Facility improvements include energy- efficient LED lighting, motion sensors, and HVAC upgrades to cut energy use. Waste reduction efforts, such as recycling cardboard, pallets, plastic wrap, and used oil, help limit landfill waste. Ward partners with Carbonfund. org to measure and offset part of its carbon footprint through verified projects. Employee training and performance tracking support sustainability improvements. Ward is recognized ecognition as a SmartWay High Performer. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: More than 90% of Ward’s facilities use electric forklifts.
Uber Freight
UPS www.ups.com UPS is progressing steadily toward carbon neutrality by 2050, guided by a decarbonization strategy based on seven pillars: Efficiency and Innovation, Fuel Transition, Asset Transition, Renewable Electricity, Carbon Offsets, Customer Products, and Public Policy Advocacy. In 2024, UPS reported a 2.1% reduction in global Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions compared to the prior year, along with a 1.1% decrease in emissions per package, reflecting operational efficiency gains. Renewable energy accounted for 15.2% of electricity use in UPS’s global facilities in 2024, advancing the shift from fossil fuels. Operational improvements underpin UPS’s emissions strategy. The On-Road Integrated Optimization and Navigation (ORION) platform reduces drivers’ daily
SmartWay Partner. Uber Freight www.uberfreight.com Uber Freight has implemented
measurable sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions and improve logistics efficiency. Managing around $20 billion in freight as of 2024, the company integrates electric vehicle (EV) capacity into supply chains. Since its first EV pilot in 2023, Uber Freight has partnered with Nevoya and Greenlane to identify EV-eligible lanes, match carriers, and evaluate pricing to support adoption. Uber Freight offers an Emissions Dashboard providing supply chain emissions estimates and highlighting carbon-intensive segments. Accredited by the Smart Freight Centre in 2023, it aligns with industry standards.
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