Transport and Logistics

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Workers in the transport industry directly impact the environment at every stage of operation, from materials handling and waste disposal, to land and terrain damage and exhaust emissions. 

Going green on the road

An industry that depends almost entirely on fossil fuels, chemicals and large machinery is facing an uphill battle to achieve greener practices, but it's an effort worth making. 

Opportunities

A strong Environmental Management System (EMS) is a powerful new marketing tool. Transport companies such as Veolia Transport NSW that have implemented EMS use it to appeal to customers' green preferences, and to give strength to tenders and contract submissions in an increasingly green-preferential market.

Dislocation from customers is bad for business, and outdated practices that create excessive waste and pollutants are increasingly likely to be rejected by clients and buyers. 

A greener transport and logistics industry stands a better chance of attracting new and better staff, and an industry that is able to diversify and meet change head on has a secure future. 

Industry case studies

Transport and logistics professionals across NSW are already benefiting from a green skilled workforce. Here are some of their stories.

Finsbury Green Printing

Relocations Company

Annie Larkin is Smoothmoves' business manager. Sustainable practices help her speak her staff's language.
“Our staff are generally younger. They are in their twenties or thirties and they care about the environment,” Annie says.  [Download PDF 220kb]

 

Bright printing

Carton Rental Company

Business owner John Eustace saw a market advantage in turning BOXSMART Carton Rentals into a carbon neutral company. In order to gain carbon neutral status, John worked on developing the skills of his small team of four employees to bring their work practices into line with BOXSMART’s environmental policy statement.  [Download PDF 216kb]


More information for transport and logistics workers

The University of Sydney's Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies

Industry based training

Environmental awareness in transport and logistics development program at Industry Programs NSW

 

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