repairing, and reusing its 353 million global assets to help reduce waste and emissions for both CHEP and its customers. 2025 targets include planting two trees for every one used and achieving zero product waste to landfill. By 2040, CHEP aims to reach net zero carbon emissions (scope 3). NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: CHEP uses 100% sustainably sourced timber and has achieved carbon neutrality in operations.
CJ LOGISTICS AMERICA www.cjlogisticsamerica.com
CJ Logistics America’s sustainability efforts include initiatives such as consolidated shipping, SmartWay certification, and a strict “no idle” policy. Through close collaboration, CJ Logistics America also supports its customers’ various environmental objectives, including reducing CO2 emissions, conserving water, and minimizing waste. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: CJ Logistics tracks its sustainability performance on five key metrics—electricity, natural gas, propane, water and recycled tonnage—and recently added waste tonnage to its metric dashboard.
COVENANT LOGISTICS www.covenantlogistics.com
offer lower CO2 emissions and eliminate particulate matter emissions. In addition, Crowley is investing in innovative companies focused on sustainability solutions throughout the supply chain. This includes a partnership with Terraline on a pilot project for the industry’s first autonomous- ready, battery-electric, long-haul truck. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: The Chamber of Shipping of America honored 85 Crowley vessels and crews in 2023 for a cumulative 782 years of no reportable spills and no U.S. Coast Guard environmental citations or other pollution incidents.
Covenant Logistics’ sustainability initiatives include the use of renewable diesel, which produces 60% fewer greenhouse gases than regular diesel. The company also integrated solar panels to power its facilities. Covenant Logistics invested in 85 Electric Auxiliary Power Units, which reduce reliance on idling engines during driver rest periods, and implemented tire recycling programs to minimize the environmental burden of discarded tires. The company was honored with a SmartWay High Performer Award and received a Bronze rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 22% of companies for sustainable business practices. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: In Q2 2023, Covenant Logistics received a number-one ranking in TD Cowen’s ESG Report, with a score of 77 out of 100.
CONTINENTAL EXPEDITED SERVICES, INC. www.shipces.com
CROWN EQUIPMENT www.crown.com
In 2023, Continental Expedited Services set a goal to become the first billion-dollar carbon- neutral transportation provider by 2033. To realize this goal, the company established a sustainability task force to integrate new technologies into current operations. Initiatives include negotiations for deploying hydrogen trucks using portable hydrogen stations and using recycled rainwater for truck washes at a new terminal in Nashville. Continental, a SmartWay partner, also plans to convert all terminal roofing to solar panels. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: The company is in discussions with Tesla to become the first carrier to use Tesla Semis for commercial shipments between the United States and Mexico.
Crown Equipment in 2023 initiated efforts to reduce its carbon footprint by calculating all
CROWLEY www.crowley.com
Crowley is integrating low- and zero- emission equipment, including electric forklifts, hybrid and electric vehicles, and charging infrastructure at multiple ports and facilities. Crowley has also launched eWolf, the first all-electric, zero-emissions ship-assist tugboat in the United States, serving San Diego’s port. Construction is also underway on four LNG vessels that will
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