WEN-PARKER LOGISTICS www.wen-parker.com
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: UPS purchased 162 million gallons of alternative fuels, including methane-reducing renewable natural gas, which in total represented 26.5% of its ground fuel usage, up from 25.9% in 2021. WARD TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS www.wardtlc.com In 2018, Ward Transport & Logistics began reducing the amps in its network by switching to LED lighting. By 2025, all 22 service centers will be utilizing LEDs. The carrier also is upgrading facilities with more efficient generators/ installations, new electric panel, motion sensor light switches, and new restroom plumbing fixtures. From 2020 to 2024, Ward reduced its miles per gallon by 12% and its CO2 emissions by 12/94%. It also deploys electric forklifts in its Allentown, Pennsylvania service center’s dock operation. Ward has been a SmartWay partner member since 2008. In March 2024, it released its first Corporate Sustainability Mission report. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Implementing a paperless invoicing program has resulted in 4,008 fewer envelopes and 34,176 fewer sheets of paper (average per year). Ward also is implementing paperless delivery receipts.
continuous fleet updates to enhance freight efficiency and mitigate environmental impact. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Werner is a 2024 SmartWay Excellence Award semifinalist. The company recently tested new technology that enhances trailer aerodynamics and total efficiency by 3-4%
At all levels of its organization, Wen-Parker Logistics (WPL) embraces and promotes sustainable operation as a core principle. The 3PL incorporates environmentally responsible practices into everyday business activities, and encourages each member of its global team to look for new ways to reduce its collective carbon footprint. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Wen-Parker Logistics committed to a partnership with 4Ocean to help remove up to 20,000 pounds of plastic and trash from the oceans, rivers, and coastlines.
WSI www.wsinc.com
Operating under the ethical principles of honesty, reliability, compassion, fairness, and stewardship, the 3PL company has participated in several green initiatives in warehouse and transportation practices nationwide. Many WSI practices align with Together for Sustainability (TfS), a global program to assess, audit, and improve sustainability practices in the supply chain industry. These assessments streamline chemical companies’ processes to analyze their sustainability efforts and increase visibility for supply chain partners with exemplary practices. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: In 2023, WSI joined Covestro’s global sustainability program. YALE LIFT TRUCK TECHNOLOGIES www.yale.com Yale Lift Truck Technologies’ recent solutions include integrated lithium-ion-powered three- wheel and four-wheel lift trucks that are designed from the ground up around the slim form factor of a lithium-ion battery pack, offering significant ergonomic advantages. Specific to supporting sustainability initiatives, lithium-ion batteries generate zero harmful emissions and can help reduce recycling waste. The Yale Power Suite offers a variety of power options across a comprehensive range of lift trucks, incorporating lithium-ion batteries, internal combustion engines and lead-acid batteries. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Hyster-Yale assesses and reports its ESG performance through EcoVadis. In its latest rating, the company earned a Silver Medal and scored a 61/100, placing it in the top 25% globally. n
WERNER ENTERPRISES www.werner.com
Werner prioritizes sustainability through several initiatives. It set ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, committing to a 55% decrease by 2035. Werner also engages in transparent SASB reporting, disclosing Scope 1 emissions and achieving a 16% reduction in CO2 emissions since 2020. The company is on track to disclose Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Werner, a SmartWay partner, employs innovative fleet technology such as trailer aerodynamic enhancements, APUs, and electric and alternative fuel vehicles. It also implements route optimization, driver training and
Werner Enterprises
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