Green Logistics
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Green Logistics – sustainability in logistics
In hardly any other area is the reduction of emissions more important than in logistics. There are many ways to save CO2 emissions and other harmful gases in order to achieve the goal of environmentally friendly and green logistics. Here at LAGERflaeche.de, we therefore present you in more detail which measures are part of the green logistics and which means are used to ensure efficient operation. In this way, you can continuously optimize your warehouse logistics.
What is meant by sustainability and green logistics?
When it comes to sustainable processes in the logistics sector, storage and transport probably play the decisive role. The goal of many companies is to promote a green supply chain and to take a decisive step closer to climate neutrality in daily operations. The goal of green logistics is therefore always low-emission and climate-friendly management.
In order to make storage and transport green and environmentally friendly in the long term, not only direct emissions should be taken into account. Indirect sources of CO2 emissions must also be taken into account, for example in outsourcing or with possible service providers that you commission yourself.
This is how sustainable and green management works
There are numerous ways and means for in-house logistics that promote real savings and make them possible in the long term. Efficient tour planning alone can save long distances and noticeably reduce emissions in this way. The same applies to packaging management. The less waste there is from unnecessary packaging, the better the CO2 footprint.
In this way, the key to green logistics is the combination of alternative drives with digital and new approaches. Rail transport in particular is becoming increasingly important and enables logistics to be shifted from road to rail. For sustainable and environmentally friendly logistics, it is therefore crucial to combine suitable measures to offset emissions from everyday work. Other balancing options are ideal.
Legal regulations for environmental protection and sustainability
When it comes to the various industries and sectors, numerous laws on the topic of sustainability and environmental protection can be found in every niche. Especially the BImSchG, i.e. the Federal Immission Control Act, water protection as well as the KrWG, i.e. the Act to Promote Closed Substance Cycle Waste Management and to Ensure Environmentally Sound Waste Management, play a decisive role. In addition, there are modern directives such as the Packaging Ordinance, but also the common DIN EN ISO 14001, which contains important details on environmental management.
Both for measures in the warehouse and for important tasks and processes in transport, this results in many concrete regulations. Above all, the increasingly stringent EU directives highlight the relevance of environmentally friendly processes and require holistic control. Only in this way will it be possible for companies to meet the increasing demands of green logistics in the future. Clear objectives always have an important function as a result.
Sustainable measures for green logistics processes
Healthy and sustainable logistics is the key to more eco-friendliness in the transport and storage industry. From smooth container management for refrigerated goods to the promotion of alternative forms of propulsion and innovative route planning, there are many options for savings. Here at LAGERflaeche.de we are happy to help you find the right service provider for all aspects of outsourcing important logistical tasks. This makes it easy for you to implement green logistics in your processes over the long term and to make management even more efficient.