AMERICOLD www.americold.com
A. Duie Pyle
In 2023, global cold chain provider Americold became an official EPA Energy Star partner and invested more than $13 million in 53 sustainability projects. More than 90% of its facilities now capture real-time utility meter-level kWh usage data to identify energy- efficiency opportunities. The company also secured Energy Star certification for 24 facilities (given to facilities that use an average of 35% less energy and emit 35% less carbon dioxide than typical buildings), encompassing a total of 28 buildings out of 199 eligible facilities in North America. By the end of 2023, nearly 60% of Americold’s global portfolio featured energy- efficient LED lighting in warehouse areas, and the company’s goal is to achieve 100% energy- efficient lighting by 2030. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: 217 Americold sites are enrolled in the Global Cold Chain Alliance Energy Excellence Program with 85 at gold level, 131 at silver level, and one at bronze level status.
A. DUIE PYLE www.aduiepyle.com
ALASKA AIR CARGO www.alaskacargo.com
A. Duie Pyle built 48% of its fleet within the past three years, helping minimize emissions and improve fuel economy. Trucks are equipped with cruise control and 11L and 13L engines (maintaining a maximum speed of 68 mph), enabling drivers to carry heavier loads, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance safety. Pyle also added 10 electric hybrid straight trucks to its fleet. A switch to 55% electric forklifts cut 24,000 pounds of carbon emissions per unit and Pyle aims to transition to 100% electric forklifts by 2028. The company also added paperless dock management systems, and motion-activated lighting. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: The EPA has honored Pyle as a SmartWay High Performer for the past seven years. AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION www.aaacooper.com AAA Cooper Transportation upgraded its aerodynamic fairing packages with lighter- weight synthetic materials to enhance fuel economy. The SmartWay partner also installed tire pressure systems specifically designed for drive tire positions to boost miles per gallon. Additionally, the company deployed skirting on its van trailers to optimize airflow direction. Improvements in its LTL system flow enhanced loaded fill rates, effectively reducing the miles required per shipment. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: AAA Cooper designed its data centers to reduce HVAC demands and overall utility consumption.
As part of its EverGreen Journey, Alaska Airlines set a long-term goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040 through a five-part path: operational efficiency, fleet modernization, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), new technology, and high-quality carbon removals. Specific actions toward this goal include ordering new aircraft that are 15%-25% more efficient than planes in the current fleet. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Alaska Airlines partnered with e-jet company Twelve to work on executing commercial flights powered by e-jet® fuel, which is produced from recycled carbon, hydrogen, and renewable electricity.
ARCBEST www.arcb.com
In 2023, ArcBest embarked on several initiatives to improve environmental stewardship, including projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, maintain an efficient ABF Freight fleet, use alternative fuels, invest in EVs, improve energy use across facilities, create more efficient routes
ALLIANCE SHIPPERS INC. www.alliance.com
Alliance Shippers equips its refrigerated trailers and containers with advanced two-way cellular tracking devices powered by solar batteries within the refrigeration units. This technology allows continuous GPS tracking of assets, temperature monitoring, fuel-level checks, and remote control of refrigeration units. By incorporating the latest technology into its refrigerated fleet, Alliance, a SmartWay partner, can transport goods via rail, cutting CO2 emissions by approximately 67%, or one billion pounds, compared to traditional road transport. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Alliance’s CO2 total emissions reductions amount to the equivalent of taking 1,695 cars off the road or planting 10,493 trees.
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36 Inbound Logistics • June 2024
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