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The challenge for distribution is no longer just about being efficient, timely and cost effective, but increasingly about doing this sustainably, delivering against the strategic intent of public CSR policies and supporting the burgeoning sustainability agenda.

So, sustainable distribution is about the storage and movement of goods in a way that supports continued economic growth while protecting the environment and delivering a better quality of life for future generations.

It is the balancing of available options and solutions which makes sustainable distribution initiatives a challenge to identify and implement, particularly in the highly competitive, publicly scrutinised and fast moving world of food and grocery distribution.

Taken from IGD’s online guide to FMCG supply chains, Supply Chain Analysis, this new research provides practical insights into the range of measures which can be used to cut CO2 within companies’ logistics systems, specific tools to measure the impact of distribution and best practice examples of implementation.

 
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Sustainable Distribution will help you to:

Increase your awareness of the relationship between carbon and distribution

Understand the range of solutions available to reduce the carbon impact of distribution activities

Gain practical insights through case studies from suppliers, retailers and logistics companies

Measure the performance and impact of your logistics activities on sustainability

Identify areas in your business that you need to change to minimise your carbon impact
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BACKGROUND
  • Introduction
    What is Sustainable Distribution?
    IGD Research Methodology
DRIVERS OF CHANGE
  • Introduction
  • Macro Drivers
     - Climate Change
     - Fossil Fuel Availability and Prices
     - Road Capacity and Congestion
     - Energy Use
  • Micro / Business Drivers
     - Centralised Distribution
     - Stockless Supply Chains
     - Business Consolidation
     - Globalisation
     - Developments in Product Range
     - Consumer Expectations
  • The Profile of Sustainable Distribution
     - Politically
     - Within Businesses
     - Amongst Consumers
BENEFITS & CONCERNS
  • Introduction
  • Approaches to Sustainable Distribution
  • Measuring and Managing
  • Sustainable Distribution Activities
     - Transport
     - Warehousing
  • Attitudes towards Sustainable Distribution
  • The Role of Government
BEST PRACTICE
  • Introduction
  • Transport
     - Vehicle Developments
     - Alternative Fuels
     - Technology and Operational Processes
     - Changes to Ways of Working
  • Warehousing
     - Vehicle Developments
     - Building Materials
     - Energy and Heat Generation
     - Energy Use
     - Water Sources and Use
     - Recycling
  • Measurement
     - Carbon Measurement
     - Measurement Principles
     - ECR UK Measurement Methodology
     - Methodology Selection
  • Other Considerations
     - Barriers to Implementation
     - Considering the Options
     - PR / Marketing
     - Carbon Offsetting
     - Warehousing
  • Summary
FUTURE
  • Introduction
  • The Sustainable Distribution Development Curve
  • The Future Landscape
     - Scenario Drivers
     - Factors at odds with Sustainable Distribution
  • Summary
BUSINESS IMPERATIVES
  • Introduction
  • One Step at a Time
  • Summary
  • Sources of further information
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