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Fundamentals of Sustainable Logistics

Learn the essentials of sustainable logistics and reducing your logistics emissions.
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LEVEL

Introductory

FORMAT

Self-paced

DURATION

5-6 hours

ACCESS

6 months

Course overview

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  • Defining sustainable logistics and why it is a critical business focus. 
  • The key drivers and benefits of sustainable logistics. 
  • The business case for sustainable logistics and opportunities for action.  
  • The Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Climate Agreement, ESG, CSRD, SBTi, CDP and more global drivers for sustainability. 
  • Logistics emissions and logistics emissions accounting. 
  • The role of emissions accounting and the GLEC Framework
  • The benefits and complexity of multimodality 
  • The role of collaborative logistics in logistics decarbonization 
  • Tools and methodologies for logistics emissions reduction
  • Earn a Certificate of Completion (Upon completion of the course)
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Course Contents

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Overview of Module Content 

Module 1: Introduction to  Sustainable Logistics 

  • The Fundamentals of Sustainable Logistics  
  • What is Sustainable Logistics
  • Why Sustainable Logistics Matters
  • The Role of Logistics in Sustainable  Development 
  • Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Logistics 
  • Multimodal Transport and it's benefits 
  • GHGs and Logistics Emissions
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Module 2: Mobilize Towards Sustainable Logistics 

  • The Business Case for Sustainable Logistics  
  • The Sustainable Logistics Roadmap
  • Committing to Logistics Emissions Reduction
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Module 3: Tracking Logistics Emissions 

  • Introducing Logistics Emissions Accounting
  • The GLEC Framework, GHG Protocol and ISO 14083
  • The Market Based Measures Framework (Book and Claim)
  • Understanding Fuel Emission Factors 
  • The Importance of Data in Emissions Calculation and Reporting 
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Module 4: Reducing Logistics Emissions

  • Dilemmas in Sustainable Logistics 
  • Levers for Reducing Logistics GHG Emissions
  • Sustainability practices
  • Collaborative Logistics 
  • Sustainable Procurement 
  • The Fuel Transition Journey
  • Electrification
  • Renewable and Sustainable Energy Sources
  • Automation, AI and Optimization
  • Circular Economy, Waste Reduction, and Reverse Logistics 
  • Financing Sustainable Logistics 
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Module 5: The Role of Data and Digitalization in Sustainable Logistics 

  • The Role of Data Quality in Logistics Emissions Reduction
  • Digitalization and Automation
  • The Role of Data Analytics in Sustainable Logistics 
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Module 6: Accelerating Towards Sustainable Logistics 

  • Where to Start Developing your Sustainable Logistics Roadmap

Why should I take this course?

This self-paced e-learning course covers all the essentials of sustainable logistics and reducing your emissions. This includes: calculating logistics emissions, setting science-based targets, implementing low-carbon solutions and how to engage with your logistics partners.
This course is aimed at creating awareness and introducing the key concepts of sustainable logistics. It is targeted at a broad audience of logistics, sustainability and freight stakeholders as it covers all the essentials that any logistics employee needs to know. This training can also serve as an onboarding exercise for any employee that is directly or indirectly linked to a company’s supply chain to better understand the concepts of sustainable logistics. 

We also offer a live 'Develop Your Sustainable Logistics Roadmap' virtual training if you want to dive deeper into Sustainable Logistics and your company-specific roadmap.
WhAT'S INSIDE

Course Contents

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Overview of Module Content 

Module 1: Getting Started

  • Freight & Climate
  • The Role of Multinationals
  • Sustainable Logistics Roadmap
  • A Closer Look at Sustainable Logistics in Your Own Organization
  • Preparing Your Own Roadmap
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Module 2: Calculate, Report & Set Targets

  • Introduction to Calculating and Reporting
  • Prepration for Calculating Your Logistics Footprint
  • What to Calculate
  • To Whom Should You Report 
  • Using the Results
  • Integrating and Leveraging Relevant Departments
  • Calculating Emissions Using the GLEC Framework
  • What to Include in Emissions Calculations
  • Four Steps Towards Calculating Your Emissions
  • Vision, Targets and Goals
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Module 3: Solutions

  • Optimize Your Network & Manage Demand
  • Optimize Transport Modes
  • Optimize Usage of Your Fleet and Assets
  • Make Your Assets More Energy Efficient
  • Switch to Low Emission Energy Sources
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Module 4: Procurement & Collaboration

  • How Can You Influence as a Shipper?
  • How Do You Want to Influence Your Carrier?
  • Your Influence as a Shipper
  • Using Smart Freight Procurement as a shipper
  • Collaboration Goals
  • Finding the Right Partners

Course Bundle Available!

This course is also available as part of a course bundle made up of two courses focused on Sustainable Logistics, the Introduction to Sustainable Logistics and Develop Your Sustainable Logistics Roadmap.
View the course bundle for more information.

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