Decarbonizing Logistics: Distributing Goods in a Low Carbon World

Logistics accounts for 9-10% of global CO2 emissions and is difficult to decarbonize due to the demand for freight transport and reliance on fossil fuels. Decarbonizing Logistics examines the available options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from logistical activities, including supply chain restructuring, shifting freight to lower carbon transport modes, and transforming energy use. It is written by one of the foremost specialists in the field and provides a global, multi-disciplinary perspective on the subject.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2018
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Logistics plays a significant role in global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, accounting for approximately 9-10% of the total. This sector presents a significant challenge in terms of decarbonization due to several factors. Firstly, the demand for freight transport is projected to increase significantly in the coming decades, driven by factors such as global economic growth and e-commerce. Secondly, logistics relies heavily on fossil fuels, making it a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

To address this challenge, Decarbonizing Logistics: Outlines the Nature and Extent of the Challenge provides a comprehensive assessment of the available options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from logistical activities. The book examines various strategies, including restructuring supply chains, shifting freight to lower carbon transport modes, and transforming energy use in the logistics sector.

The options are evaluated from both technological and managerial perspectives for all major freight transport modes, including road, rail, maritime, and air freight. The book incorporates an up-to-date review of nearly 600 publications, incorporating new analytical frameworks and research results.

What sets Decarbonizing Logistics apart is its global, multidisciplinary perspective. Written by one of the foremost specialists in the field, the book offers insights into the complex relationships between logistics and climate change. The author has spent many years researching the links between logistics and climate change and has provided advisory services to governments, international organizations, and companies on this topic.

The book provides valuable insights for policymakers, industry professionals, and researchers seeking to decarbonize the logistics sector. It offers practical recommendations and strategies for reducing emissions, promoting sustainable practices, and integrating climate considerations into logistics decision-making.

In conclusion, Decarbonizing Logistics: Outlines the Nature and Extent of the Challenge is a crucial resource for anyone interested in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from logistical activities. The book provides a comprehensive assessment of the available options, evaluates them from a global and multidisciplinary perspective, and offers practical recommendations for promoting sustainable practices in the logistics sector. By addressing the challenges posed by logistics, we can contribute to the efforts to combat climate change and create a more sustainable future.

Weight: 646g
Dimension: 241 x 162 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749480479