TECH & AI

So , what is the reality of data for sustainability in the freigh and logistics industries and how does it impact Scope 3 emissions ?

Mitie : driving supply chain sustainability Catherine Wheatley , Head of Energy Services at Mitie , is responsible for helping some of the UK ’ s biggest businesses reach their sustainability targets by using data to help them reduce their energy use and identify the right paths to net zero .

Founded in 1987 , Mitie is the UK ’ s leading facilities management and professional services company . The company ’ s 64,000 employees look after 2.5 million assets for its large , diverse , blue-chip customer base , from banks and retailers , to hospitals , schools and critical government strategic assets .

“ Data plays an invaluable role in driving down emissions – and having it all in one place is crucial to identify patterns and find opportunities to improve sustainability in logistics and the supply chain ,” she says .

Mitie ’ s sustainability strategy centres around its ‘ Plan Zero ’ pledge to reach net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 and for Scope 3 emissions by 2035 . The company is focussing on three different areas to achieve this :

• Eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from power and transport

• Eradicating waste

• Enhancing the efficiency of buildings to meet the highest environmental standards .

“ Crucially , to create maximum impact , these goals don ’ t just extend to Mitie ’ s direct operations , they are embedded into every aspect of how we deliver services for our customers ,” Catherine explains . “ We also ensure sustainability is a key consideration when working with suppliers .”

DP World : decarbonisation and human sustainability in freight Sarah Mourino joined DP World in 2023 as Senior Director of Sustainability for the Americas region , coming into the role with 20 years of experience working in sustainability , specifically the decarbonisation of the freight and maritime industry .

136 September 2024