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Looking to boost your retail value chain?
SmartWay makes "sustainable" more obtainable.
i. WHAT IS SMARTWAY?
SmartWay is an EPA voluntary partnership that helps companies improve
freight transportation efficiency throughout their supply chains - to move
more ton-miles of freight with lower emissions and less energy, and at
a lower cost. Over 3,700 shippers, logistics companies, truck, rail, barge,
multimodal carriers and organizations (including many Fortune 500
companies) have registered with SmartWay since 2004,
2. WHY IS FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION
EFFICIENCY IMPORTANT?
In the U.S., freight transport accounts for over 28
percent of transport greenhouse gas emissions,
making it one of the largest carbon footprint
contributors. Freight is the fastest growing source
of transport emissions in the U.S. and globally - and
trucking activity is the largest contributor.
REDUCE THIS...
3. HOW DOES SMARTWAY WORK?
SmartWay gives its Partners an integrated
set of EPA-tested tools to make informed
transportation choices. These tools help
companies measure, benchmark and report
carbon emissions, and improve freight
efficiency and environmental performance
across their supply chain.
4. WHY DO RETAIL COMPANIES REGISTER
WITH SMARTWAY?
Retail companies are increasingly concerned with addressing their Scope 3
carbon emissions from transportation. SmartWay gives these companies the
high-quality data they need for Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Global
Reporting Initiative (GRI) requirements. Participation in SmartWay also gives
Partners a competitive edge and enhances their corporate image.
5. WHAT RESULTS HAVE SMARTWAY
PARTNERS ACHIEVED?
Since 2004, SmartWay Partners have eliminated 119 million tons of harmful
air pollutants. They've saved 248,9 million barrels of oil and $33.4 billion
in fuel costs. This is equivalent to eliminating annual energy use in over 16
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6. HOW DO SMARTWAY RETAIL
PARTNERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
FOR CUSTOMERS
AND STAKEHOLDERS?
SmartWay registration demonstrates a public
commitment to corporate social responsibility
and sustainable business practices. Registered
SmartWay retail Partners like Nordstrom, Stein
Mart, Target, The Home Depot and Lowe's show
customers, clients and investors that they are
mitigating risk, reducing their carbon footprint
and taking responsibility for emissions
associated with moving goods.
7. HOW DO RETAIL
COMPANIES BENEFIT
FROM REGISTERING
WITH SMARTWAY?
SmartWay Partners are part of
an alliance that includes Canada
and a global network of Green
Freight programs. Partners can
network with their peers to share
best practices and success stories,
and participate in industry forums
and recognition ceremonies to
showcase their achievements.
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8. HOW CAN MY RETAIL COMPANY
REGISTER WITH SMARTWAY?
It's easy. Simply enter your freight activity data in a
free, downloadable tracking and assessment tool, and
submit it to EPA. Registration is renewed annually.
VISIT EPA.GOV/SMARTWAYTO LEARN MORE.
EPA-420-F-19-007 I February 2019 I SmartWay Transport Partnership I epa.gov/smartway
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HERE'S WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY ABOUT SMARTWAY:
' SmartWay brings collaboration between industry and the
government; it's brought collaboration between companies
within industry. It allows some otthe smaller companies to
learn trom the experience otthe larger companies and the
SmartWay testing itself So there's tremendous value in the
program to us; it gives us a benchmark both to apply to our
carriers as well as ourselves."
Elizabeth Fretheim, Director of Business Strategy and
Sustainability, Logistics Division, Walmart
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' To do business with The Home Depot as a transportation
provider, you must be a SmartWay Partner. We really feel
that's the industry standard."
Lindsay Chason, Senior Manager,
Environmental Innovation, The Home Depot
' Joining the SmartWay Transport Partnership was the natural
next step in our longstanding commitment to increase fuel
efficiency in all of our operations. By making smart decisions
in our own transportation operations and supporting carriers
who improve their own efficiency, Office Depot continues to
deliver substantial economic benefits."
Mark Cartwright, Vice President of Transportation,
Office Depot
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" If you can measure it, you can manage it. SmartWay gives us
metrics and data that we all can accept and work with."
Paul Campbell, Director of Sustainability,
Sears
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