Sustainable International Logistics

Sustainable Import, Export, & Warehousing Services

Rogers & Brown is committed to sustainable logistics and shipping practices both internally and externally, with a focus on improving awareness of our social and environmental impacts on the world. These practices reduce costs for our clients through sustainable customer-based solutions.

OBJECTIVES

Improve our social and environmental impact on the world
Increase awareness on internal and external sustainable development requirements
Create and maintain CO2 emissions calculator to measure and reduce use
Embed sustainability in customer-based solutions
Reduce cost to our clients by utilizing a more sustainable process

INTERNAL SUSTAINABILITY

Electronic documents to reduce paper use
Use of recycled paper
Installation of direct digital control units for HVAC unit
Energy efficient lighting
Annual roof inspections to ensure that we have the most energy efficient roof on our building
Use of energy saver printers and copiers
Warehouse:
- Bar coding system reduces paper consumption which is used for manual inventory processes
- Large ceiling fans reduce heat stratification and provide air circulation

EXTERNAL SUSTAINABILITY

Optimization of our inbound and outbound flow to reduce fuel consumption and emissions (matching loads)
Insuring the safety and security of the goods being shipped
Utilize alternative fuel vehicles whenever possible
Utilizing rail instead of diesel trucks whenever possible
Following fumigation regulations to stop the spread of invasive organisms