C 8–5 Tips Checklist 4 on Distribution Logistics (Goods Distribution)

Introduction
Use the following tips as suggestions:
C 8–5–1 Biodiversity-friendly organisation of distribution services
Reduce the fuel consumption of your vehicles (use low-fuel vehicles, training in economical driving, change to less CO2-intensive fuels, etc.)

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Organise your distribution services to be CO2 neutral. Compensate for the unavoidable CO2 emissions by purchasing CO2 certificates. For this, there are a number of organisations offering energy efficient and regenerative energy projects as well as reforestation projects that support an increased biodiversity mix.

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When making a commercial shipment, find out about the transportation methods used. (see also detailed checklist C8-3)

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Remember when sending products out, the packaging has an impact on biodiversity (see also Checklist C 5-2-3).

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C 8–5–2 Use of environmentally-friendlier Shipping providers
Select environmentally-conscious shipping providers, which offer for example a climate neutral freight service. This will enable you to compensate your CO2 emissions through climate projects.

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Consider using high-speed rail courier services, instead of standard road haulage solutions for your regional or national package shipment needs.

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Consider using bike courier services for city deliveries as well as some intercity jobs (combined with rail transport).

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Helpful links and Organisations for Detailed Checklist 8

www.bsh.de

Germany's Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency offers comprehensive information on maritime shipping with regards to environmental aspects. You will also find information about the national Convention for the Control and Management of Ships´ Ballast Water and Sediments together with information on technical details to handle ballast water.

www.cleanercarcontracts.eu

CCC or the "Cleaner Car Contracts" was set up to support leasing companies in their efforts to mobilise and meet the demand for eco-efficient vehicles, enabling companies to reduce their fleet's carbon emissions.  The goal is to reduce all cars' emissions by 2012 and to provide leasing vehicles a certification (Silver or Gold) to signify environmental impact.  The Gold certification represents a fleet which has achieved an efficiency rating of 120g/km.

http://globallast.imo.org

The Global Ballast Water Management Programme (Globallast) from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) works towards reducing the spreading of aquatic organisms and pathogens that invade new habitats through ship ballast water. Under the programme's framework they have developed a number of guidelines and internationally binding conventions (most notably the Convention for the Control and Management of Ships´ Ballast Water and Sediments).

www.iscc-project.org

The ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Project) focusses on establishing and developing an international certification system for bio energy and bio mass (also bio fuels from energy plant agriculture).  This should help the consumer distinguish between environmentally-friendly / unfriendly energy plants.

www.partikelfilter-nachruesten.de

At www.partikelfilter-nachruesten.de  (particle filter retrofitting) you will find information and a data base pertaining to particle filter retrofitting.
(In German only)

www.recodrive.eu

The European Commission supports a project titled Recodrive, whose main agenda is to connect preexisting "eco-driving" initiatives with environmentally-friendly fleet management and an optimization of logistics.  The goal is to achieve an overall fuel consumption reduction of 10 percent or more. Part of the project involves developing guidelines, tools and an internet platform to support fleet operators. Additionally, the offer possibilities for contacting field experts as well as a product data base, case studies and many helpful links.

www.vcd.org

The non-profit German Automobile Club (Verkehrsclub Deutschland (VCD) e.V) is actively promoting a sustainable transport policy. The club is active as an expert and lobby organization, works with research institutes, initiates innovative projects, oversees legislative processes and acts as a political advisor. They have a number of project descriptions, ranging from "Green Fleets" and "Tools to Reduce Emissions" to "City Freight Traffic". They are especially orientated towards medium-sized businesses, but give numerous examples in their practical case studies that they can be useful for all interested parties. (In German only)

How the Checklists work

With the checklists' various fields of action you will be able to assess your company's situation.  For each field of action, there is a quick check along with multiple other detailed checklists.  Fill in the relevant checklists one after the other.  At the end you can print out and send or email us the completed questionnaire.

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