APRIL 202519 ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS REVIEWBy Kenneth Riis Jensen, Senior Director of Sustainability, DSV Road DivisionDECARBONIZING TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS: A PRACTITIONER'S REFLECTION ON MOVING FROM PILOT PROJECTS TO SCALABLE SOLUTIONS The transport and logistics industry stands at a crossroads. With global emissions targets quickly moving from distant goals to looming deadlines, the pace of decarbonization is accelerating--along with the urgency to reconsider our traditional ways of doing business. As a sector contributing significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions, the sense of urgency is undeniable. The time to act is now.A Clear Roadmap for Decarbonization That Requires ScalabilityAt DSV, we've developed a robust decarbonization roadmap aligned with our 2030 Science-Based Targets. The insights shared in this editorial are based on our firsthand experience deploying this plan, which has provided valuable lessons on the opportunities and challenges of large-scale decarbonization efforts. Central to our roadmap is the deployment of low- and zero-emission vehicles:· 2024-2026: Deploying 300 low- and zero-emission vehicles.· By 2030: Rolling out 2,000 Battery Electric Trucks across our fleet.To ensure we meet these ambitious targets, we've translated our overarching goals into actionable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each country and region within DSV's Road division. This granular approach ensures accountability and steady progress across our operations.Where Are We Today as an Industry?Decarbonizing road transport is no easy task, particularly given the complexities of scaling sustainable solutions. Here is where we currently stand as an industry:· Maturity of Decarbonization Levers: Unlike other transport modes, road transport has several decarbonization levers that can be deployed today. While some levers still need to mature--such as hydrogen trucks and e-trailers--we already have viable solutions like Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), increased load factors, and replacing old trucks with newer, less polluting models. INSIGHT SCXO
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