Five Ways Decarbonization Can Boost Profits and Cut Emissions

Integrating sustainability into operations can feel like a balancing act for many companies—a tussle between doing the right thing, meeting regulations, and maintaining profitability. No one chooses to actively avoid sustainability unless the bottom line is at risk. However, as pressures mount and client (and public) expectations evolve, businesses in the logistics industry can often find themselves questioning the cost of decarbonization efforts.

With new technologies coming to market, we can rightly point to real-world examples of sustainability and cost-efficiency coexisting, showing they are not mutually exclusive. Strategic investments in innovative yet achievable practices not only help companies meet environmental goals but can also deliver tangible financial benefits—a win-win for all involved.

Here are five ways decarbonization can deliver both environmental and financial benefits for a business:

1. Operational Cost Savings

Switching to renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies in your supply chain can significantly reduce operational costs. At Sunswap, we partnered with the logistics leader DFDS to replace traditional diesel-powered refrigeration units with solar and battery-powered alternatives. The result is a 71% reduction in operational costs, all while maintaining high performance. Over a 10-year lifespan, DFDS expects to save 500,000 liters of…

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