Trinity's Green Initiatives

With Earth Day around the corner, we thought it’d be relevant to post an overview of some green initiatives that Trinity Logistics is involved in. We believe in making the world a healthier and happier place, and while the transportation industry can sometimes sap the earth’s resources, we do our part to combat this as much as possible.

EPA SmartWay

Since 2008, Trinity has been a participant in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Program. This is a federal initiative to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution created by freight transportation.

This is a group effort, bringing together major freight shippers, trucking companies, railways, and logistics companies. The goal is make supply chains more efficient, reducing the energy and fuel required to get products to market. This lessens the release of carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions into the atmosphere. Since its inception, the SmartWay Program has saved $24.9 billion dollars in fuel costs and 107.3 million barrels of oil, which is equivalent to taking 14 million cars off the road for an entire year.

To maintain this partnership, we must report our freight and emissions activity to the EPA annually, as well as show a commitment to constantly improving our efficiency.

Intermodal Shipping

Shipping over the rail is arguably the most earth-friendly way to get your cargo from point A to point B. One ton of freight can travel over 400 miles on a single gallon of diesel fuel. That’s over three times more fuel efficient than a truck!

Trinity offers intermodal shipping to customers whenever possible, not just because it’s a great alternative to truckload shipping in many cases, but also to reduce our (and our customers’) carbon footprint. And according to the American Association of Railroads, moving freight by rail instead of over the road reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent.

Responsible Care Certified

Responsible Care is an American Chemistry Council initiative dedicated to improving safety and sustainability in the chemical industry. Since a significant portion of our customers are large chemical manufacturers and distributors, we recognize the importance of upholding these strict standards, which help protect the earth and the people who work in these industries. That’s why we’ve held this rigorous certification since 2009.

The Responsible Care guidelines that we are committed to following are compliance, sustainability, continual improvement, and openness. Essentially, this means that we manage our business activities to meet the requirements of all applicable chemical and hazmat laws, conduct our business in a way that sustains the health and well-being of our team members, regularly evaluate environmental, health, safety, and security performance, and encourage and seek constructive dialogue with stakeholders.

Being eco-friendly isn’t just about recycling anymore, and at Trinity, we realize that the transportation industry holds a great responsibility to positively contribute to our planet’s health. This is why we believe in cutting down on fuel usage and emissions as much as we can, following industry best practices when servicing the chemical and hazmat industries, and using more efficient shipping modes whenever it’s possible.

If your company has a focus on eco-friendly business practices, Trinity could be a great partner for you. Click here to get in touch with us and receive more information.