Bolloré Logistics USA has launched its first three biomethane-powered trucks at its Coppell, Texas, facility to strengthen its sustainable logistics initiative. The fourth vehicle is expected early 2023. The three trucks received in 2022 will cover approximately 500,000 miles per year across Texas, saving 10 tons of CO2 per year compared to diesel trucks.
The company partnered with Jetco, a Gulf Coast-based company owned by The GTI Group and U.S. EPA SmartWay member with strong environmental and social commitments. Jetco notably invested in four CNG trucks from the Freightliner brand to be operated in conjunction with Bolloré Logistics in Texas.
A CNG truck reduces “Well-to-Wheel” (WTW) greenhouse gas emissions from 5% to 16% according to various studies. However, Bolloré Logistics is going one significant step further, ensuring that the fueling will come from renewable sources.
“As the need for sustainability continues to grow, having low carbon impact transportation plans becomes more critical for road freight. Bolloré Logistics is actively pushing with its partners to invest in more sustainable trucking solutions. We are very excited about our partnership with Jetco that will enable us to add four renewable natural gas trucks to our service offering,” said Darian Smith, Hub Manager for the Coppell facility.
Through its CSR Program “Powering Sustainable Logistics”, Bolloré Logistics aims at providing sustainable supply chain solutions for its customers and committed to cut its scope 3 CO2 emissions generated by the execution of transport by 30% by 2030 compared to 2019.
Source: Bolloré Logistics
