Organizations that Screen All Logistics Providers for Sustainability are in Short Supply

Many large and global organizations are setting ambitious goals related to sustainability. Along with public commitments to human rights and more ethical forms of procurement, these organizations are also making big promises to reduce or completely neutralize their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 

Through recent research, however, APQC found that many organizations may be completely or partially in the dark about a significant source of emissions: their logistics providers. 

This article includes data on the current level of screening for logistics providers' sustainability plus insights into why the need for greater transparency is so important.