Which strategy in regards to "green logistics" is the right one for you? Do you want to make sure not to miss the boat by taking minor actions or do you just not like being vulnerable and minimise the risks arising from the unpredictable development of fuel prices?

It is difficult to measure emissions directly. Emissions may be deduced from energy consumption, as the combustion of one litre of diesel produces exactly 2.68 kg of CO₂. So, energy costs, CO₂ emissions and energy consumption are directly related to each other.

Why would it make sense to integrate your suppliers and your subcontractors into your "green logistics" strategy? Wouldn't these be costs from which only others will benefit?

Inspire your staff. "Green Logistics" has what it takes. Use the creativity of your staff to improve existing processes.

Your logistics network is, to put it differently, the infrastructure that you use to move goods between the suppliers, the production and the customers. Above all, these are the buildings, modes of transport (e.g. railway or truck) and means of transport (e.g. conveyor belts, own truck fleet) that you use.

Since operating this infrastructure requires energy, you define the energetic footprint of the logistics network almost entirely already during the design phase. Consequently, you decide not only on investment cost but also on running operation cost and continuous environmental impact.

"Green Logistics" is a new approach to reduce cost while protecting the environment at the same time. Since the approach is still new, many companies are uncertain about what standards must be applied, what processes have proven successful, and what alternatives to the existing processes and technologies are available.