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The Logistics sector tackled multiple challenges in 2020 while simultaneously meeting a boom in delivery volumes, thanks to an increase in online purchases.
A new and growing challenge for this transport-reliant sector, however, is balancing its business goals with the desire, and expectation, to lower emissions and become environmentally sustainable.
Global Risk Management provider SAI Global reveals a straightforward strategic pathway for the sector to reduce its environmental impact.
Saeid Nikdel, Environmental Management Systems expert at SAI Global, said, “2021 and beyond will require a balance of business and carbon-reduction objectives.”
He believes governments are leading the way, and cities various sustainable projects and emission-reduction goals in play across Australian jurisdictions.
Mr Nikdel said, “ISO 14001 is the international benchmark.”
“Unlike carbon-reduction-specific certifications, ISO 14001 ensures businesses respond to all environmental issues – it helps to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and reduce energy costs. However, it is flexible and allows businesses to choose outcomes.”
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