CT LOGISTICS www.ctlogistics.com
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Dematic has been recognized with four platinum and one gold rating from EcoVadis, placing the company in the top 5% of assessed companies.
scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions for its North American manufacturing facilities. Additionally, Crown has replaced most metal- halide lighting in its manufacturing plants with LED lighting and installed solar panels at multiple facilities. Crown has redeveloped more than 500,000 square meters of brownfield space and received more than 20 sustainability awards from various organizations. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Several Crown facilities have achieved zero-landfill status and ISO 14001 certification.
CT Logistics’ environmental commitments include recycling all cardboard, paper, and copier and printer toner or ink cartridges as well as recycling, safely disposing of, or repurposing all old, broken, or technologically outdated electronic equipment. Additionally, CT Logistics utilizes LED lamps or bulbs for electrical efficiency throughout its campus and all buildings use intelligent thermostats incorporating off-hour energy conservation. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: CT Logistics committed to keep at least 40% of its six-acre corporate campus undeveloped and wooded.
DHL SUPPLY CHAIN www.dhl.com
DHL Supply Chain is aligned with The DHL Group’s commitment to achieving net-zero logistics-related emissions by 2050. Key initiatives include earmarking up to 7 billion euros for sustainable technologies and fuels by 2030, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to less than 29 million metric tons in accordance with the Science Based Targets initiative. The group aims to cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25%. By 2030, DHL plans for 60% of its pickup and delivery fleet to be electric, over 30% of its air, ocean, and road transport to use sustainable fuels, and all new buildings to be climate neutral. DHL promotes environmentally- friendly packaging, including carton optimization technology, reusable totes and containers, and pilots of eco-friendly materials. In North America, DHL Supply Chain, a SmartWay partner, has standardized electric yard trucks and invested in green heavy-duty vehicles. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: In its Sustainable Procurement Leadership Awards, EcoVadis named DHL Group the winner in the Best Value Chain Engagement category.
CSX TRANSPORTATION www.csx.com
DEMATIC www.dematic.com
Earlier in 2024, CSX unveiled its first hydrogen-powered locomotive, a product of a partnership with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). This locomotive was converted from an existing diesel model using a hydrogen conversion kit developed by CPKC. By reusing metal components, the manufacturing process minimizes waste and reduces carbon footprint, effectively merging old and new technologies into a next-generation locomotive. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT CSX is the first railroad in North America to have its emissions intensity goal—which is consistent with reductions required to keep warming to below 2 degrees C—approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative.
In 2023, Dematic made significant strides in its sustainability strategy, which focuses on people, planet, and products. The company achieved a 14.8% reduction in global Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions since the 2021 baseline year. Additionally, the launch of high-efficiency drives to upgrade and retrofit thousands of miles of installed conveyors has the potential to reduce its kilowatt usage by up to 25%. The company also furthered its dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 when its parent company, KION Group, committed to the Science Based Targets initiative.
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