ITASCA, Ill. - Tuesday, 29. October 2024 AETOSWire
Annual
assessment highlights progress on multiple fronts, including
sustainable aviation fuel, electric vehicles, LEED-certified facilities
and more
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global supply chain solutions leader
AIT Worldwide Logistics is pleased to announce the release of its 2024
Sustainability Report. Now available to download from the company’s
website, the document encapsulates AIT’s advancement of sustainable
practices in the logistics sector and offers a comprehensive review of
the company’s progress throughout the previous year.
“In 2023, we
made great strides in our sustainability initiatives, from enhancing
the accuracy of our data tracking to rolling out electric vehicle
programs across multiple regions,” said AIT’s Chairman and CEO, Vaughn
Moore. “We are proud to reaffirm our commitment to sustainability,
knowing that these efforts not only strengthen our business but also
improve the communities where we live and work.”
Key achievements detailed in the report include:
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): AIT completed a significant SAF
purchase in partnership with Air France KLM, earning the Airfreight
Enterprise Sustainability Award for the initiative.
Electric
Vehicles (EVs): The company expanded its use of EV tractors in Southern
California, China, and the Netherlands, focusing on short-haul cartage
and drayage operations.
Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED): Suburban Chicago operations were
consolidated into a new LEED-certified office and warehouse in Palatine,
Illinois, bringing more than 240 teammates under one roof. The facility
incorporates sustainable construction practices, EV charging
infrastructure, and energy-efficient systems.
Environmental
Management: ISO 14001 certification was extended to 19 AIT-Europe
locations, demonstrating a commitment to environmental management.
“Our
sustainability strategy is built on three pillars: reducing carbon
emissions, leveraging global regulations, and nurturing a culture of
sustainability,” said AIT’s Vice President, Global Sustainability,
Chelsea Lamar. “Later this year, we’ll be launching an ESG steering
committee to further embed sustainability into our strategic decisions
and ensure continued progress toward our goals.”
AIT continues to
set ambitious goals, including 100% reliance on renewable energy by
2030, net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 and Scope 3
by 2050, and enhanced data accuracy and reporting on carbon efficiency
in freight movements.
In addition to these long-term objectives,
the company achieved impressive results in social responsibility efforts
through the AIT Cares program, logging 4,500 volunteer hours in
2023—more than triple the total from 2022.
“While acknowledging
the progress we’ve made, there’s a long road ahead and achieving AIT’s
sustainability goals will require persistent collaboration amongst
teammates, customers, carriers, and other partners,” Lamar added.
“Together, we are creating meaningful change in the logistics industry,
and I look forward to what we can accomplish in the coming years.”
AIT
has also strengthened relationships with key industry organizations,
including the Smart Freight Centre, to stay aligned with best practices
in sustainable logistics.
About AIT Worldwide Logistics
AIT
Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies
grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can
sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods.
For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader
has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and
trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace,
automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech,
industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly
technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes end-to-end
deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail — on time and on budget. With
expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia,
Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include
customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services. Learn
more at www.aitworldwide.com.
Our Mission
At AIT, we
vigorously seek opportunities to earn our customers’ trust by delivering
exceptional worldwide logistics solutions while passionately valuing
our co-workers, partners and communities.
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Contacts
Matt Sanders
Communications Director
+1 (630) 766-8300
msanders@aitworldwide.com
AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
Global Headquarters
2 Pierce Place, Suite 2100
Itasca, IL 60143
800-669-4AIT (4248)
www.aitworldwide.com