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Transport and Logistics

Our global economy relies on competitive transport and logistics solutions, both of which are vital for world trade. With increasing societal and regulatory expectations for the sectors’ positive contribution to a low-carbon and inclusive economy, sustainability requires collaboration and innovation.

Transport and Logistics Overview


How We Work


Over the past decade, BSR-led collaborative initiatives have helped dozens of transport and logistics companies engage with business partners and peers to improve environmental and social performance. Our Clean Cargo Working Group includes 23 ocean carriers that represent more than 85 percent of global ocean container capacity. Since 2009, the group’s carriers have offset 50 million tons of emissions for an average reduction of 16 percent.



Our Focus


  • Anti-Corruption
  • Environmental performance measurement and evaluation
  • Human rights and labor issues
  • Reporting and communications
  • Supply chain collaboration
  • Sustainability strategy and integration

Our Insights on Transport and Logistics

If Corruption Is a Cancer, How Do We Cure It? Lessons for International Anti-Corruption Day

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If Corruption Is a Cancer, How Do We Cure It? Lessons for International Anti-Corruption Day

The link between the quality of government institutions that implement policies controlling corruption and economic development is clear. However, in many parts of the world, corruption is still one of the biggest obstacles to social and economic development. In the long-term perspective, being a clean company makes it easier to do business.

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Accelerating the Adoption of Clean Fuels: Building a Sustainable Fuel Assessment Framework

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Accelerating the Adoption of Clean Fuels: Building a Sustainable Fuel Assessment Framework

As companies seek to reduce their environmental impact, meet climate goals, and reduce fuel costs, there is increasing demand for sustainable fuel technologies such as renewable natural gas, renewable diesel, electricity, and biodiesel.

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A New Transparency Challenge for Business and Human Rights

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A New Transparency Challenge for Business and Human Rights

There is an urgent need to enhance disclosure practices across all industries that receive requests for data and assistance from law enforcement agencies.

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Improve Sustainability with New Air Freight Alliance

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Improve Sustainability with New Air Freight Alliance

BSR is pleased to announce the launch of the Sustainable Air Freight Alliance, a forum for buyers and suppliers alike to collaborate on air freight emissions reduction.

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Three Climate Commitments for the Railway Sector

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Three Climate Commitments for the Railway Sector

Transportation is one of the few sectors where greenhouse gas emissions are still rising. Here's how the railway sector can help reverse that.

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Sustainability Management for a Rapidly Changing World: Q&A with Maersk Group’s Annette Stube

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Sustainability Management for a Rapidly Changing World: Q&A with Maersk Group’s Annette Stube

Annette Stube, head of sustainability at Maersk, shared her insights on the role of the sustainability team, sustainability risks for the company, and how to measure impact.

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The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network: Argentina Collective Action

Case Studies

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network: Argentina Collective Action

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) recently pursued collective action in Argentina, which resulted in the successful adoption of a new regulatory framework for shipping that reduces corruption risks for the industry and elevates the country’s culture of integrity.

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Transport and Logistics Members

  • Bridgestone Corporation
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
  • Expolanka Holdings
  • FedEx B.V.
  • General Motors Company
  • Hutchison Port Holdings
  • The Mærsk Group
  • Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
  • OIA Global
  • Polaris
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.
  • Swire Pacific Limited
  • Toyota Motor Corporation
  • United Parcel Service (UPS)

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Collaborative Initiatives on Transport and Logistics

Future of Reporting

Future of Reporting

Sharing reporting best practices to improve sustainability performance, enable informed decision-making, and influence the future of the reporting field

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Global Business Coalition Against Human Trafficking

Global Business Coalition Against Human Trafficking

Advancing cross-industry progress to combat modern slavery in global supply chains.

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Healthy Business Coalition

Healthy Business Coalition

Convening cross-industry leaders to expand health and well-being across entire value chains

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Human Rights Working Group

Human Rights Working Group

Working to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights across all industries

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Railsponsible

Railsponsible

Railsponsible is an industry initiative focused on sustainable procurement and aims to continuously improve sustainability practices throughout the railway industry supply chain

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Sustainable Air Freight Alliance

Sustainable Air Freight Alliance

A collaboration between shippers, freight forwarders, and airlines to track and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from air freight and promote responsible freight transport.

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We Mean Business Coalition

We Mean Business Coalition

Companies and investors creating a low-carbon revolution

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Meet the Team for Transport and Logistics

Europe, Middle East, and Africa


Paul Holdredge

Paul Holdredge

Director, Industrials and Transport

Americas


Andrea Serra

Andrea Serra

Associate Director, Sustainability Management

Americas


Cameron Steagall

Cameron Steagall

Manager, Collaboration Team

Americas


Aude Ucla

Aude Ucla

Associate Director

Europe, Middle East, and Africa


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Contact the Transport and Logistics team with any questions.