decreasing fuel consumption and are incentivized to improve their MPG performance. GREEN INITIATIVES • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Use alternative fuels/energy sources • Reuse/recycling program • Reduce energy usage • Sustainably source materials • Energy-ecient lighting NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT Roehl was a founding SmartWay partner in 2004. In 2021, the trucking company earned its 10th SmartWay Excellence Award and in 2022 earned a SmartWay High Performer distinction.
Raymond lift trucks
Romark Logistics www.romarklogistics.com
domestically and solar panels in its Marlborough, Massachusetts, warehouse. Its forklift fleet is 85% electric. The company is a Smartway partner and CARB compliant. GREEN INITIATIVES • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Use alternative fuels/energy sources • Reuse/recycling program • Reduce energy usage • Solar panels
GREEN INITIATIVES • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Use alternative fuels/energy sources • Reuse/recycling program • Reduce energy usage • Energy-ecient lighting • IT/hardware recycling program NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT Redwood received a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, in the transportation and support category, for its dedication to sustainable practices and the carbon visibility product Redwood Hyperion. It ranked in the 62nd percentile among all surveyed companies for environmental policies related to GHG emissions, energy consumption, labor and human rights, ethics, and supplier contracts. Rinchem Company www.rinchem.com Rinchem signed a commitment letter with SBTi’s Corporate Net- Zero Standard, with a target goal of May 2024. The company also partnered with Keramida to complete its inaugural Sustainability Report and completed its first Greenhouse Gas Emissions survey. Rinchem installed LED and motion sensor lights in 19 facilities
Romark participates in the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition initiative. Sustainability actions include transitioning material handling equipment from traditional lead- acid batteries to lithium-ion batteries; introducing electric tractors and phasing out older diesel motor trucks; operating all buildings with LED lighting; and installing building automation systems to improve facility management and enhance eciency. The majority of Romark facilities have achieved landfill-free status, with a recycling rate of 100%. GREEN INITIATIVES • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Use alternative fuels/energy sources • Reuse/recycling program • Use wastewater • Reduce energy usage • Sustainable packaging • Sustainably source materials • Solar panels • Energy-ecient lighting NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT Romark Logistics established a comprehensive and ambitious ESG program that aims to achieve 100% carbon emission reduction and eliminate landfill waste.
• Energy-ecient lighting NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT Rinchem established an ESG
Committee that generated its first committee charter. The team meets regularly to review ESG-related topics.
Roehl Transport www.roehltransport.com
Roehl Transport’s green initiatives include equipment such as trailer skirts and tails, and low-rolling resistance tires. The trucker installed automatic tire inflation systems and door switches on its refrigerated trailers to reduce idle. Roehl trucks also are equipped with wheel covers, an aerodynamic package, battery management systems, and direct fire heaters. Drivers receive training on
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