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Sustainable Solutions in Transportation. Companies are being evaluated on their environmental performance: Government (laws and regulation) Non-government organizations (NGOs) Shareholders Investors Consumers. Why green, why now?.
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Companies are being evaluated on their environmental performance: Government (laws and regulation) Non-government organizations (NGOs) Shareholders Investors Consumers Why green, why now? Factoring environmental concerns into strategic decisions can be a source of competitive advantage.
Taking leadership with FLEEEP • President Obama issued an Executive Order (Order) on October 5, 2009: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance (FLEEEP) • “It is therefore the policy of the United States that Federal agencies shall increase energy efficiency; measure, report and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from direct and indirect activities…” • Federal agencies are now required to report, inventory and reduce their own greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as well as that of their contractors (scope 3 emissions) • The Order defines scope 3 as “greenhouse gas emissions from sources not owned or directly controlled by a Federal agency but related to agency activities such as vendor supply chains, delivery services…” • 95% of new contract actions, including delivery services, must comply with new performance requirements • “The head of each agency shall designate from among the agency’s senior management officials a Senior Sustainability Officer who shall be accountable for agency performance with the requirements of the order.” 3
Emissions Six Greenhouse Gases - Convert to CO2 Equivalents
Federal agencies traditionally report their energy use to determine federal Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Contracting out transfers what would be government’s scope 1 and 2 emissions to its scope 3 emissions. Now there will be transparency of government’s Scope 3 emissions. Federal procurement must provide transparency on govt.’s scope 3 emissions. In terms of Transportation - Comparison of CO2 impact of a given shipment or a given vendor requires analyzing their scope 3 emissions. Assessing Federal Carbon Footprint Requires Evaluation of Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions
The transportation mode matters above all else – air vs. truck vs. rail vs. ship The transportation network is key -- hauling empty space is inefficient Fuel efficiency = carbon emissions, so invest in the future, especially late vintage aircraft and efficient trucks For apples to apples comparison – compare scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of the vendors and their subcontractors. Transparency of the carbon emissions data Transportation Industry - Assessing Competing Carriers’ Carbon Footprints
Intermodal Strategy Benefits in Transportation 4 X less energy 2 X less energy 6 to 8 X more energy AIR 0.570* TRACTOR TRAILER 0.072* RAIL 0.020* SHIP 0.010* * kg of CO2 per Metric Tonne-Kilometer Metric Tonne-Kilometer is equal to one (1) metric tonne of freight moving the distance of one (1) kilometer (Source: World Resource Institute GHG Protocol)
One Intermodal Network 4 X less energy 2 X less energy 8 X more energy AIR 0.570* TRACTOR TRAILER 0.072* RAIL 0.020* SHIP 0.010* * kg of CO2 per Metric Tonne-Kilometer UPS uses rail extensively which reduces carbon emissions for long distance transportation Metric Tonne-Kilometer is equal to one (1) metric tonne of freight moving the distance of one (1) kilometer (Source: World Resource Institute GHG Protocol)
Operate Efficiently Facility Technology Recycling Carbon Neutral Shipping Scope 3 Vendor Example – Transportation Case Study
Ground to rail: saved 1 million metric tons of CO2 in 2008 Air to ground on shorter hauls saved 2 million metric tons of CO2 in 2008 Combination (3 million metric tons) exceeds total CO2 of all UPS package cars worldwide. From 1995-2008, UPS early procurement of 757s in lieu of 727 aircraft saved more than 11 million metric tons of CO2 in total (1 billion gallons of fuel). Hardware, software and procedures in UPS Package Flow Technology: saved 100 million miles of driving from 2003 to 2008 Carbon Savings at UPS
Operate Efficiently – Aircraft UPS is the only airline in its sector with zero 727s in the fleet. • UPS Airline is modern, fuel-efficient and noise compliant. • UPS uses 757 fleet vs. 727 • More than 30% more fuel efficient • Saved over a billion gallons of fuel and 11 million tonnes of CO2 between 1995 & 2008 alone
Brown color to minimize washing Aerodynamic fiberglass full-tilt front end Lightweight aluminum body Aerodynamic custom fiberglass top On-board Telematics 17+ vehicle designs to right-size for fuel efficiency “No left turns” UPS route planning technology has eliminated over 100 million miles All operations out of one vehicle Operate Efficiently – The Brown Truck 2008 & 2009 EPA SmartWay Excellence Award Designed to facilitate all delivery and pickup services (Air, Ground, Int’l) in one vehicle
Largest fleet of alternative- fuel/technology vehicles - Over 2500 vehicles – more on order First in the industry Electric vehicle (1935) Propane vehicle (1970s) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle (1985) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) (2001) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tractors (2002) Successfully tested hydrogen vehicle (2003) Hydraulic hybrid vehicle (2005) Operate Efficiently – The Brown Truck UPS takes a “Rolling Laboratory Approach” • Support Innovation • Test in the field • Optimize application • Continuous improvement • Support economy of scale
Facility technology • Beyond our delivery network, we also have put environmental programs in place at our facilities • Facility design • New design parks vehicles outside so building is smaller, requiring less construction materials • Reduces energy for lighting, heating and cooling • Renewable energy • Anchorage, AK — Bloom energy test saved 62 metric tonnes annually of CO2 emissions • Palm Springs, CA — Solar panels reduce CO2 emissions by 544 metric tonnes annually
Facility technology • Beyond our delivery network, we also have put environmental programs in place at our facilities • Vehicle washing • On as-needed basis • Water conservation in buildings • 100% biodegradable wash agent • Many facilities now dry mop
Managing waste recycling more effectively Recycling of waste in 2010 totalled 91,467 U.S. tons, 182,934,000 pounds Recycled waste includes: Solid waste such as packaging, pallets, office paper Hazardous waste Non-hazardous waste such as e-waste and batteries UPS recycled solid waste in the U.S. rose 9 percent EPA calculations estimated UPS recycling efforts yielded a reduction of 128,319 metric tonnes of CO2 A New Level of Recycling
Recycling • Environmentally Preferred Packaging (EPP) In 1998, in partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF),UPS designed environmentally preferred packaging (EPP) to improve the environmental profile of packaging in the package industry. UPS Express® Envelope UPS Express Box • 100 percent recycled fiber (80 percent post-consumer content) • 90 percent post-consumer content UPS Express Envelope — Reusable UPS Express® Tube • 90 percent post-consumer content • 100 percent recycled fiber (80 percent post-consumer content) UPS Express® Pak UPS 10 KG Box® and UPS 25 KG Box® • 15 percent post-consumer content • 30 percent post-consumer content
First major delivery company to offer a third-party-verified carbon neutral option for shipments in the U.S. UPS calculates carbon emissions for all carbon neutral shipments, then purchases and retires offsets equaling that amount A nominal fee covers the offset cost plus carbon calculation UPS purchases only certified offsets that fund projects with positive environmental impact UPS will match offsets up to $1 million through 2011 Carbon Offset