A. Duie Pyle aduiepyle.com A. Duie Pyle’s CleanJourney Renewable Diesel Program, a book-and-claim solution that enables shippers to reduce supply chain emissions without operational disruption, supported 10,000+ shipments to date, helping eliminate 225,000+ pounds of CO 2 e. The company’s recent achievements include a 75% reduction in PM2.5 emissions, a 570,000-square-foot solar-powered warehouse, and 58% electri ed forklifts. AAA Cooper Transportation aaacooper.com AAA Cooper Transportation improves MPG through fuel-ef cient tractors with automatic transmissions that improve RPM control during shifting, side skirts on trailers to improve the overall drag coef cient, and improved tire compositions and setups that lead to reduced rolling resistance. LTL system ow improvements enhance loaded ll rates, reducing the miles per shipment required. AIT Worldwide Logistics aitworldwide.com In 2025, AIT’s sustainable aviation fuel purchases resulted in the abatement of 34,500 MTCO2. It made 1,000 home deliveries with electric vehicles across six U.S. markets, 5,000 heavy- duty EV moves, and 5,000 heavy-duty hydrotreated vegetable oil moves. AIT added two Class 8 EV tractors to its eet. Alliance Shippers alliance.com Alliance Shippers’ refrigerated containers
have two-way cellular tracking devices that draw power from a solar-powered battery source within its refrigeration units, allowing the company to continuously track the GPS location on its assets, as well as monitor temperature, check for fuel levels, and turn the refrigeration unit on and off at any time. Americold americold.com In 2025, Americold reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 21%, driven by energy-ef ciency investments, renewable energy expansion, and the Americold Operating System, which standardizes best practices across its global network. Americold’s sustainability investments avoided 5,505 MTCO2e in GHG emissions in 2025, while renewable energy initiatives driven by seven new solar installations generated 30,822 MWh.
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systems, and electrify its transportation eet. The company supports circularity for its client shippers through return ows, refurbishment, and light repair models that extend product life, reduce waste, and support refurbished- product markets. Arvato tests and scales lower-impact materials and processes, including reusable packaging and automation, in its logistics operations. Ascent Global Logistics ascentlogistics.com Ascent Global Logistics’ formal ESG program focuses on reducing emissions, improving energy ef ciency, and strengthening responsible business practices across its network. By increasing SmartWay carrier usage and optimizing route/mode selection, the company reduced combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 22% over a recent reporting period. Averitt averitt.com A founding member of the EPA’s SmartWay program since 2004, Averitt has reduced CO 2 e emissions by 36% and NOx emissions by 84%. Its “Power of One” network model improves
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Through proprietary City Route Optimization (CRO) technology, ArcBest improved routing ef ciency and reduced emissions in its ABF LTL network. In 2025, CRO was scaled to 150+ service centers with dynamic routing, delivering $15 million in savings and avoiding ~4,942 metric tons of CO 2 e since implementation. ArcBest increased its electric yard tractor eet by 50% and has 14 units deployed across key service centers. Arvato SE arvato.com Arvato continues to expand on-site solar, phase out fossil fuel-based heating
ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS
CNG Compressed natural gas CO₂e Carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide equivalent ESG Environmental, social, and governance
EV Electric vehicle GHG Greenhouse gas emissions ISO International Organization for Standardization
MPG Miles per gallon MTCO2/MTCO2e Metric tons of carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide equivalent NOx Nitrogen oxides
PM Particulate matter, also called particle pollution, e.g. PM2.5 are fine inhalable particles, with diameters that are 2.5 micrometers and smaller RNG Renewable natural gas RPM Revolutions per minute
SAF Sustainable aviation fuels SBTi Science Based Targets initiative SOx Sulfur oxides TCO Total cost of ownership
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