Maersk Launches Green Supply Chain Service

Maersk Logistics, part of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, has announced the global launch of a new carbon footprint reduction service. The new offering – the SupplyChain CarbonCheck - is a consulting service aimed at supporting companies in reducing carbon emissions from their supply chains. The service is the first of its kind developed by a logistics provider specifically to address global supply chains.

“An increasing number of customers are showing interest in their carbon footprint from supply chain related activities and are asking us for ways to reduce it”, says Henrik Ramskov, Global Head of Maersk Logistics. “Traditionally, efforts for reducing carbon emissions have focused on manufacturing processes and domestic distribution. However, for our customers involved in international sourcing, the global supply chain holds significant potential for reducing carbon emissions; potential that has so far largely gone untapped.”

Once a customer’s current carbon footprint is calculated, says Maersk, carbon emissions for alternative supply chain scenarios are simuated and compared with the current footprint. This comparison reveals potentials for reducing carbon emissions, which are then evaluated in terms of ease of implementation and cost savings. Maersk says it will then assist the customer in putting the recommendations into practice.

“With our new service offering, Maersk Logistics identifies and implements solutions for reducing carbon emissions in our customers’ supply chains,” says Erling Nielsen, Global Head of Supply Chain Development for Maersk Logistics. “And for our customers, there are additional benefits of conducting a SupplyChain CarbonCheck and putting the findings into practice. In supply chains, leaner means greener. This is why reduced carbon emissions typically come along with lower overall logistics costs and maintained or even improved service levels. A win-win situation for our customers and the environment!”