Episode 7 | The Leadership Series: How UPS Is Decarbonizing Global Logistics at Scale
Ep. 4 with Rik Arends & Martijn Bakker: Understanding the Need for a Sustainable Logistics Roadmap
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In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we are joined by Scott Childress, Global Sustainability Officer at UPS, to explore how one of the world’s largest logistics companies turns climate ambition into measurable action.
What is the secret to UPS’s decarbonization progress?
For Scott, it starts with knowing exactly what you’re solving for and that means getting your emissions data right.
UPS has built an internal technology platform that delivers monthly Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data at a highly granular level. This enables teams across the business to track in near real time whether new solutions and initiatives are delivering the impact they’re designed to achieve.
Why does this matter?
Because when you have precise, trusted data, you can focus your efforts where they count most, monitor progress as you go, and adapt strategies with confidence.
A relatable example
It’s like navigating with a live map instead of a printed one, you can see exactly where you are, track your progress, and make quick course corrections to reach your destination faster and more efficiently. That’s the role UPS’s emissions platform plays in its decarbonization journey.
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