Sustainability Strategies Addressing Supply-Chain Air Emissions (2014) / Chapter Skim
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66 This chapter offers suggestions to public policymakers as they consider how best to integrate air quality and climate change considerations into the nation's supply chains. The research team developed these suggestions with the help of interviews of public agencies, shippers, carriers, and others, and from an extensive literature review.
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67 and state and local governments. Their purpose is to advise on freight issues, projects, and funding needs; provide a forum for discussion of decisions affecting freight mobility; promote the sharing of information; and participate in the development of the state freight plan.
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68 well as considering the combined effects of various regulatory measures on the private sector. Those states considering adopting California standards should pay attention to the economic impacts of regulation.
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69 efforts by the public and private sectors to act on shared objectives. The research has made a start by developing a working definition of supply chain sustainability, based on consultation with public and private stakeholders.
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70 funds projects in nonattainment areas for purchasing new locomotives, replacing old engines, and retro-fitting or adding emission-control technology. New locomotives are required to emit 25% less NOx than the engine replaced or 25% less than the federal standard (if new)
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71 emissions tend to be less effective under urban operating conditions. These operating environments can have a significant impact on freight emissions including factors such as the necessity of serving customers at congested times of day, the quality and congestion of delivery routes, and even the time it takes to park a vehicle or gain access to a shipper's freight dock.
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72 responsible behavior across the entire supply chain of a product, in collaboration with shippers and carriers? This is what the outdoor apparel industry is doing for a particular industry segment.
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