Adopt green transportation
The logistics and transport sector now contributes just over a third of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions3 – a share that’s forecast to grow. But there are steps your business can take to help reduce the impact:
Optimize space. Pack your products smartly into correctly-sized boxes – this will allow you to group packages into fewer vehicles.
Integrate route planning software. Enabled by AI, this technology will find the optimal routes for your deliveries based on real-time traffic analysis. It means you can do multiple deliveries in the quickest, most efficient order.Â
Choose a low-emission logistics partner. If you outsource your logistics to a third party, choose one with green credentials. DHL Express, for example, has launched GoGreen Plus, a solution which helps businesses reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Offer On-Demand Delivery. Failed deliveries are a huge contributor to your business’s carbon footprint; every unsuccessful attempt clocks up more vehicle emissions (and costs!) But with On-Demand Delivery, you can reduce your failed delivery rate. ODD allows customers to choose exactly when and where their products are delivered. They can have their goods left with a neighbor, in a parcel locker, or sent to an alternate address (such as their workplace) if they know they aren’t going to be at home. Not only will offering ODD improve your first-time delivery rate, but your customers also enjoy a more convenient service, which builds loyalty to your brand. Win win!