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Shipping Carbon Footprint Reduction
Reduce environmental impact of your shipping operations.
January 9, 20261 min read26 views
Reducing Shipping Carbon Footprint
Sustainable shipping practices.
Impact by Transport Mode
| Mode | CO2 per kg-km |
|---|---|
| Air freight | 500g |
| Road freight | 60g |
| Rail freight | 20g |
| Sea freight | 10g |
Reduction Strategies
| Strategy | Impact |
|---|---|
| Ground vs air | -90% CO2 |
| Right-size packaging | -20-30% |
| Consolidate shipments | -15-25% |
| Carbon offsets | Net neutral |
Packaging Impact
| Material | CO2 Factor |
|---|---|
| New plastic | High |
| Recycled plastic | Medium |
| Cardboard | Medium |
| Recycled cardboard | Low |
Carbon Offset Programs
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| UPS Carbon Neutral | $0.05/package |
| FedEx EarthSmart | Variable |
| Third-party offsets | $0.01-0.10 |
Measuring Progress
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