Dimerco Express Group
Dimerco Express Group www.dimerco.com Dimerco provides mode optimization services, developing green logistics solutions to shift to CO 2 -reducing freight options, as well as a freight consolidation yield management program. Receiving ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 45001 (health & safety), ISO 14001 (environment), and ISO 14064-1 (GHG emission & removals) certificates, the company has adjusted work practices to lower its carbon impact. The company also implemented a reduce, reuse, recycle green policy for 156 operating units, including deploying 23 electric trucks and forklifts. GREEN INITIATIVES • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Use alternative fuels/energy sources • Reuse/recycling program • Use wastewater • Reduce energy usage • Solar panels Dimerco completed photovoltaic installations on two warehouses in Germany, totaling nearly 2 million square feet, saving approximately 11,600 tons of CO 2 emissions per year. East Coast Warehouse & Distribution www.eastcoastwarehouse.com A large solar-powered warehouse allows East Coast Warehouse & Distribution to produce more than 2 million kWh of renewable energy annually. Additionally, the company uses motion-sensing technology to provide energy-saving controls across all facilities. Its recycling program saves millions of pounds of cardboard and hundreds of thousands of plastic stretch wrap each year. The company is working toward a paperless environment via 100% digital processing of inbound and outbound operations. • Energy-ecient lighting NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT
GREEN INITIATIVES • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Reuse/recycling program • Reduce energy usage • Energy-ecient lighting NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT Echo reduces its environmental footprint by identifying energy eciencies within facilities, leveraging renewable energy, and participating in conservation projects. The 3PL creates ecient supply chains by minimizing empty miles and optimizing backhaul opportunities. England Logistics www.englandlogistics.com As a SmartWay partner, England Logistics submits and reviews its sustainability performance data to EPA annually. It also provides operational strategies, data management tools, and verified technology supports. GREEN INITIATIVES • Reduce energy usage • Sustainable packaging NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT England Logistics helps shippers select the most ecient transportation mode to reduce their supply chain’s carbon footprint on a global scale.
GREEN INITIATIVES • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Use alternative fuels/energy sources • Reuse/recycling program • Solar panels • Energy-ecient lighting NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT East Coast Warehouse received the Bronze sustainability rating from EcoVadis in 2022. Echo Global Logistics www.echo.com Echo works with shipper and carrier partners to adopt procedures that reduce waste through recycling practices, minimize impact by reducing pollutants, and increase the use of environmentally acceptable materials. Echo is certified in the ISO standard 14001:2015, which means its environmental management system meets ISO’s thorough requirements. Since 2010, Echo has partnered with the SmartWay program to measure, benchmark, and improve its environmental footprint. Echo shares its freight activity with the EPA, which tracks carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter emissions. Echo’s emissions scores rank above average and have continued to improve over time. Internally, Echo promotes company-wide recycling e¬orts.
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