Better filling of transport units reduces both costs and the associated greenhouse gases. The same applies to empty runs made by the transport units. Training drivers in environmentally friendly road driving also helps limit GHG emissions by improving consumption.
Maximising the loading of flows and optimising journeys reduces the mileage travelled and optimises the loading rate of transport vehicles. A decrease in tonne.kilometres (tkm) leads to a reduction in the associated GHG emissions.
The use of “cleaner” methods of transport, either by changing means of transport or by using alternative energies (for road and river transport) contributes to reducing GHG emissions.
Choosing carriers committed to a CSR approach ensures that the carrier has undertaken environmentally favourable actions and included those behaviours in its activities.