75 Green Supply Chain Partners
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Two Yale lift trucks earned top honors from the E+E Leader Awards and Green GOOD
was twice named Partner of the Year by the American Chemistry Council. Its warehouses use energy-efficient lighting and low-energy material handling equipment. Recycling programs promote landfill diversion and circular materials management. In transportation, WSI is a SmartWay partner and participates in Operation Clean Sweep to prevent plastic pellet loss. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: In 2024, Ecovadis ranked WSI in the top 35% of logistics companies worldwide. Yale Lift Truck Technologies yale.com Yale has developed a line of lift trucks designed with integrated lithium-ion battery systems to boost efficiency and reduce emissions. These systems help facilities lower their environmental impact and operating costs. The lithium-ion batteries produce zero emissions during operation and charging, fully charge in 1-2 hours, and run up to 8 hours per charge. They support opportunity charging without significant degradation, reducing the need for backup batteries or extra infrastructure. Maintenance tasks tied to lead-acid batteries—like watering and cleaning—are eliminated, enhancing efficiency. By designing its trucks around lithium-ion technology from the start, Yale avoids retrofitting inefficiencies and enables ergonomic improvements that reduce physical strain and boost productivity.
Werner Enterprises
DESIGN Awards. Yang Ming www.yangming.com
Yang Ming has implemented multiple strategies to cut greenhouse gas emissions and align with the global net-zero target by 2050. As of 2023, the company achieved a 61.9% reduction in fleet carbon intensity from 2008 levels, aided by advanced data analytics for energy monitoring and route optimization. In March 2024, Yang Ming began using sustainable biofuels, which reduce emissions by about 20% versus conventional fuel. The company plans to expand their use and is exploring additional alternative energy sources. Its goal is to cut total carbon emissions 20% by 2030 (from 2018 levels). Yang Ming is investing in shore power; 22 facilities are now operational, and 61.7% of its fleet is shore power-capable. LNG dual-fuel vessels will be introduced starting in 2026. Since 2016, Yang Ming has supported NOAA’s “Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies” by voluntarily slowing vessels in sensitive areas, reducing whale strikes and pollution. This earned the company its fourth Sapphire Award in 2025. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Yang Ming received the EcoVadis Silver Medal (top 15% globally) in both 2024 and 2025, and won the Blue Circle Award for the eighth time. n
Werner Enterprises www.werner.com Werner Enterprises pursues emissions reduction initiatives, partnering with SmartWay-certified carriers and using electric and alternative fuel vehicles, fuel optimization, and advanced route planning. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 55% by 2035 and is testing eight Class 8 battery-electric trucks with charging infrastructure at its Fontana, California, terminal. In September 2024, Werner added a hydrogen fuel cell-powered International LT truck with an Accelera electric powertrain to evaluate zero-emission technologies in real operations. Renewable fuels are key, with Cummins engines using renewable natural gas and vehicles powered by biodiesel and renewable diesel. Testing continues on electric auxiliary power units, next-gen diesel engines, and carbon capture technologies. Werner collaborates with industry groups and integrates SmartWay data into ESG reporting to improve transparency. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Werner ranks in the top 1-2% of SmartWay carriers based on performance. WSI wsinc.com WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC) integrates environmental and social responsibility through regular sustainability assessments. The company is certified under Responsible Care and
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