Supply Chain Glossary

Carbon Emissions

Definition
A measure of greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide, used to evaluate the climate impact of operations.


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The paradox of carbon reduction spending in corporate supply chains
Despite growing investments in carbon reduction, spend-based accounting methods may inadvertently inflate corporate emissions unless companies push for more precise, supplier-level data transparency.
Toward more accurate Scope 3 emissions accounting
Current CO2 tracking methods lead to inaccurate Scope 3 emissions reporting, but technology is enabling more accurate assessment methodologies.
How technological innovation is paving the way for a carbon-free future in logistics and supply chains
Collaboration is the key to achieving full-scale commercialization of technologies needed to make progress on decarbonizing supply chains
Do net-zero goals matter?
Research and executive interviews paint an interesting picture as to whether net-zero goals are realistic, and even if they are being pursued.
Green transportation and logistics: Strategies for sustainable supply chains
The transportation and logistics industries are a cornerstone of economic growth and global trade, facilitating the movement of goods and services across borders and continents. However, this vital sector’s reliance on fossil fuels and outdated…
Problematic perspectives on EPA’s latest greenhouse gas standards
New EPA regulations seeking to reduce carbon emissions of heavy-duty trucks are problematic for many reasons and will create additional supply chain concerns.
CEVA Logistics sets path to smaller carbon footprint
Plans include 100% low-carbon electricity to power warehouses and a tripling of solar panel surface by 2025.
HERE and Amazon Web Services collaborate to improve supply chain visibility
The five-year agreement targets real-time, multi-modal freight tracking.
Going green: Managing cost, service and carbon trade-offs in transportation networks
To meet global and corporate carbon-reduction targets, transporters will have to significantly invest in and transition into alternative fuel transportation.
 
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