CLTD Sustainability and Green Logistics Flashcards

What does 'green warehousing' primarily refer to?

Answer: Implementing environmentally friendly practices such as energy-efficient lighting and equipment in warehouse operations

Green warehousing encompasses sustainable practices that reduce energy consumption, waste, and environmental impact in warehouse operations.

Which energy source is increasingly being adopted on warehouse rooftops to reduce carbon emissions?

Answer: Solar energy

Solar panels on warehouse rooftops provide clean, renewable energy that reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers long-term operating costs.

What does 'Scope 3 emissions' include for a logistics company?

Answer: Indirect emissions across the entire value chain, including supplier transportation and contracted carrier deliveries

Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions across the value chain, including those from contracted carriers, suppliers, and downstream customer activities.

Which design strategy involves creating products specifically for easier disassembly and material recovery at end-of-life?

Answer: Design for disassembly (DfD)

Design for disassembly creates products with end-of-life recovery in mind, making it easier to separate components for reuse or recycling.

What is the primary goal of the EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership program?

Answer: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impacts from freight transportation

SmartWay is a voluntary EPA partnership that helps freight carriers and shippers improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions.

Which assessment method measures the total environmental impact of a product from raw material extraction through disposal?

Answer: Life cycle assessment (LCA)

Life cycle assessment evaluates all environmental impacts of a product throughout its entire life, from cradle to grave.