In the modern era, companies are increasingly aware of their societal and environmental impact.
In the modern era, companies are increasingly aware of their societal and environmental impact. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles are now a priority for organisations that wish to operate in a more ethical and sustainable manner. Sustainable logistics therefore plays a key role in enabling companies to reduce their carbon footprint and have a positive environmental impact.
But, what does sustainable logistics entail?
Sustainability in the transportation of consumer goods entails integrating responsible practices at all stages of the supply chain, from production to reverse logistics processes. By adopting sustainable approaches, companies can rationalise the consumption of natural resources and reduce carbon emissions in the transportation and distribution of products.
The use of reusable transportation packaging is a key part of incorporating circularity criteria into the transportation of consumer goods.
On one hand, it reduces the consumption of single-use packaging. By opting to use reusable packaging, we drastically reduce the generation of waste and the need to continuously produce packaging solutions.
All of Logifruit’s packaging solutions and the processes carried out on its platforms are geared towards re-using boxes, pallets and crates as many times as possible. We extend their useful life by washing, sanitising and repairing them. This approach even extends to the raw material of our packaging solutions, which is recycled by our trusted suppliers and re-injected during the manufacture of new packaging materials.
Logifruit has built on the three principles of the circular economy to form its own ‘6 Rs System’.
Another aspect to consider is the efficiency of product transportation. For example, the design of our collapsible boxes means that, when fully collapsed, they only take up one third of the space in the lorry that they otherwise would when being returned to our facilities. This additional space is used to transport other waste products within the distributor’s reverse logistics circuit,
improving efficiency and significantly reducing the amount of CO2 emitted during transportation.
This collapsible and modular design focuses on sustainability, quality and
safety. This keeps the products protected during shipping and minimises the risk of damage, reducing the costs associated with lost or damaged products. This helps to reduce food waste.
In the context of the ESG strategies, the use of re-usable packaging materials is a good way to meet sustainable logistics criteria. By reducing waste, improving efficiency and promoting supply chain collaboration, companies can make a significant contribution to sustainability and environmental care.
