EV Cargo initiatives drive decarbonisation of AB InBev distribution
Debbie Oram , Account Director at EV Cargo , discusses its partnership with AB InBev , which is driving sustainable transport of the brewer ’ s products
The consumer goods industry is increasingly reliant on logistics and , with almost a third of global greenhouse gas emissions coming from transportation , this is a major area to be decarbonised to meet climate change targets .
Debbie Oram , Account Director at EV Cargo , explains the company ’ s focus on sustainability , the support for its partnership with AB InBev and how it has helped reduce carbon emissions associated with the brewer ’ s distribution operations . Oram oversees the its work with partners . “ Our sustainability strategy is driven from the top , with CEO Heath Zarin and the sustainability committee responsible for all sustainability practices ,” says Oram .
EV Cargo is a signatory to the UN Global Compact and supports the UN ’ s Sustainable Development Goals . It endorsed a global memo of understanding at COP26 to achieve 30 % zero-emission new truck sales by 2030 , increasing to 100 % by 2040 . It is participating in the UN ’ s Science Based Targets initiative for reducing emissions and committing to targets that will help limit global warming . EV Cargo is aiming to achieve carbon neutrality across Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 , by implementing an ambitious decarbonisation roadmap . As a critical logistics partner of AB InBev , EV Cargo carries more than 65 % of its current capacity across the UK .
“ EV Cargo led the introduction of hydrotreated vegetable oil ( HVO ) fuel , a direct replacement for account for AB InBev at EV Cargo , which covers logistics and warehousing solutions in the UK , global supply chain management and related technology solutions for the world ’ s leading brands .
EV Cargo promotes a sustainable future Sustainability has become embedded in the organisation ’ s overall operation and is driving traditional diesel , at Budweiser Brewing Group UK & I , part of AB InBev . Distribution trucks at Budweiser ’ s Magor brewery in Wales switching to the replacement fuel delivered an immediate 92 % reduction in CO2 emissions ,” says Oram .
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