{"id":17358,"date":"2021-06-23T14:57:39","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T14:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.odysseylogistics.com\/?p=17358"},"modified":"2024-01-24T22:32:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T22:32:54","slug":"sustainability-at-odyssey","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.odysseylogistics.com\/blog\/sustainability-at-odyssey\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability at Odyssey: Committed to a cleaner planet and strong economic outcomes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Sustainability in the transportation industry is not a new topic. Shippers, 3PLS, carriers and others in the market have been talking about reduced carbon footprints, electric vehicles, alternate fuels and other sustainability topics for decades.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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So why does it feel like sustainability is getting more attention now? There\u2019s more talk about sustainability in the media, in boardrooms and in day-to-day transportation operations. Now there\u2019s also more action and tangible results being reported.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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That\u2019s certainly the case at Odyssey. We\u2019re investing heavily and engaging both customers and carriers in some bold initiatives. All parties are on board when we talk about sustainability \u2014 and the reason is ROI both ROI, and it\u2019s the right thing to do<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We\u2019ve always believed that the right strategies can increase economic value for shippers and carriers, while simultaneously allowing everyone involved in the supply chain to become better stewards of our planet. Sustainability strategies and technologies have evolved to the point where well-executed initiatives are having a positive impact on both the environment and on the bottom line \u2014 for everyone involved.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Odyssey applies technology and strategies that allow us to help our customers and our carrier adhere to evolving environmental guidelines and we\u2019ve always believed that meaningful environmental progress can be made while improving economic outcomes. After years of development and execution, we\u2019ve named our global sustainability initiative\u00a0Cloverleaf<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In the transportation world, a\u00a0cloverleaf<\/em>\u00a0provides a safe path for vehicles to change directions. That\u2019s the same thinking that drives the\u00a0Odyssey Cloverleaf\u2122 Program<\/em><\/a>. We\u2019re changing how supply chains impact our environment \u2014 and finding smart, new paths for sustainability and economic growth to work together for everyone we touch, including customers, carrier partners, consumers, investors and our own colleagues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cloverleaf<\/em>\u00a0is a science-based program dedicated to the belief that sustainability can be an engine for growth and economic prosperity. In the years we\u2019ve spent developing the foundational elements of this global initiative, we have seen that electrification, alternative fuels, artificial intelligence, analytics, IoT connectivity and other emerging technologies can be applied in ways that measurably move us towards a carbon-neutral world \u2014 while also uncovering new ways to reduce costs, improve margins and better serve every organization and person along the supply chain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For example, through the use of advanced analytics and dynamic routing technology, we\u2019ve been helping our customers minimize their environmental impact and optimize their shipping spend through strategic use of intermodal carriers. The results so far have been incredibly rewarding. We\u2019re helping customers build more efficient supply chains, control costs and build reputations as responsible shippers who are willing to track and report their sustainability progress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For our part,\u00a0Cloverleaf<\/em>\u00a0represents a pathway to carbon neutrality by 2050. We\u2019ve invested in a number of foundational sustainability technologies and we actively participate in the SmartWay Program (USA), GreenFreight (Europe) and other government-sponsored initiatives. As we move forward, our initiatives will only increase, as we make the technologies, processes and information we develop available to our customers and our carrier partners.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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While we\u2019re exploring a wide range of technologies and strategies as part of\u00a0Cloverleaf<\/em>\u00a0program<\/a>, our sustainability efforts are focus on three pillars:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Visibility<\/strong>\nWe use advanced data collection tools and CEFIC\/ECTA guidelines for calculating emissions and other key metrics. Real-time visibility\u00a0 \u2014 along with predictive and prescriptive analytics \u2014 are provided to our own sustainability specialists and customer\/carrier house teams via customizable dashboards.<\/li>\n
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  2. Insights<\/strong> Based on an integration of economic, operational and sustainability goals, we provide customers with optimization recommendations for day-to-day operations and long-ranging planning<\/li>\n
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    While\u00a0Cloverleaf<\/a>\u00a0is focused on the future of sustainability at Odyssey, our previous work has earned s recognition, as well.\u00a0Inbound Logistics<\/a><\/em>\u00a0recently published its annual\u00a0G75 list<\/a>, which highlights 75 companies that go above and beyond to ensure sustainable supply chains and environmentally friendly operations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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