As we gear up to celebrate World Environment Day this year, the transportation industry is reminded yet again of its critical challenge to reduce its share in the global carbon footprint. Freight transport is held responsible for contributing around eight billion metric tons of carbon dioxide to the environment each year, making it the primary culprit behind an ever-growing carbon footprint.
We are proud to continue our treasured legacy at Bay and Bay Transportation of driving sustainable business operations. As a trustworthy partner of the SmartWay® Transport program, we strive to amplify fuel efficiency while considerably minimizing the environmental impact of our freight operations.
What is SmartWay Certification?
The primary aim of the EPA’s SmartWay program is to actively reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from supply chains in freight transport. This ambitious program is led by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which aspires to motivate industry stakeholders to get hands on fuel-efficient and cleaner technologies to optimize transportation networks.
It broadly aims at improving the environmental performance of companies by building sustainable supply chain practices, tracking emissions in the process and lowering fuel costs. As an EPA-certified company, Bay and Bay Transportation is leading the way towards improved fuel energy efficiency in freight transport to ensure our growth goes hand in hand with a greener environment.
Our Commitment to Green Logistics
As an asset-based 3PL provider, we have been at the forefront of innovation in the field of logistics in the form of green logistics by implementing cutting-edge emission technologies and eco-friendly practices across our fleet. Our trucks are equipped with features such as aerodynamic devices and low-resistance tires, which ensures they cause minimum environmental damage along the way while lowering fuel costs.
How We Reduce Our Carbon Footprint
- Adopting advanced route optimization to cut down unnecessary mileage and hence fuel.
- Driver training programs to promote eco-friendly driving practices
- Investing in fuel-efficient refrigerated trucking and intermodal freight solutions.
- Partnering with shippers to maximize capacity and streamline cargo
- Regular maintenance to ensure peak engine performance and fuel efficiency.
Why It Matters
Reducing emissions will reduce the amount of CO2 that enters the atmosphere and thus slow down the effects of climate change on people and the environment. This is also important from a practical view by enhancing operational efficiency. Hence allowing businesses to save costs. With a growing number of businesses looking out for eco-friendly supply chain partners, our sustainability credentials have made us a trusted leader in green logistics across the Midwest and beyond.
Conclusion
Greenhouse gas Emissions remain a daunting challenge for today’s transportation industry. At Bay and Bay Transportation, sustainability is not just a buzzword but the heart of our vision to embark on sustainable operations while meeting the shipping demands of our customers. Cherish the spirit of World Environment Day by joining hands with a logistics provider like Bay and Bay, which offers the highest levels of efficiency while caring for the environment at large.