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FAQ's
Q: Why is CO2 a problem in freight?
A: Transportation is one of the leading sources of greenhouse gas emissions.
Trucks alone account for an estimated 346 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) each year,
contributing to global warming. The chart below demonstrates a few everyday scenarios and the emissions created.
| Mode |
Weight |
Distance |
Metric Tons CO2
Emitted During
Transport |
% offset by EA |
| Domestic Freight: (NewYork City to Los Angeles) |
| Airfreight |
2,000 lbs. |
2,779 mi. |
2.67 |
100% |
| LTL |
2,000 lbs. |
2,779 mi. |
.42 |
100% |
| Truckload |
30,000 lbs. |
2,779 mi. |
6.28 |
100% |
| International Freight: (Shanghai to Los Angeles) |
| Airfreight |
2,000 lbs. |
6,485 mi. |
6.02 |
100% |
| LCL |
2,000 lbs. |
5,810 mi. |
.35 |
100% |
| 40' Container |
30,000 lbs. |
5,810 mi. |
3.54 |
100% |
One metric ton = 2,200 lbs.
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Q: What's a carbon offset ?
A: When we purchase carbon offsets for your company, together we support efforts that reduce or mitigate
CO2 and reduce your company's carbon footprint. The money spent to purchase carbon offsets is used to fund renewable
energy R&D, energy efficiency and reforestation projects around the world (trees absorb CO2). For more information on
how carbon offsets address global warming, visit our offset partner www.carbonfund.org.
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Q: Why should my company use this program from a business standpoint?
A: Look around. Green is everywhere in business. Businesses that respond quickly are
experiencing a competitive advantage. After we purchase the offset, you or your client will receive a
receipt verifying the offset purchase.
The Delivered GrEAnTM Program:
- Helps you differentiate your business from your competition;
- Helps achieve CO2 reduction/mitigation targets for you or your clients
- Helps you win clients by aligning with their management's green initiatives;
- Demonstrates your company's responsiveness to client-driven trends
- Gives your client a potent reminder of your environmental responsibility each time you ship
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Q: How can I incorporate this program into my business?
A: Because this program can be transaction based, it gives you a powerful sales and marketing
tool that reminds your customers of your environmental commitment every time you ship. Delivered GrEAnTM can
be customized to your unique needs — whether it be for a single client's use or incorporated into your
shipping and sales programs.
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Q: How do I sign up for the program?
A: This is a simple opt-in program that is available any time EA Logistics handles your freight.
Contact DeliveredGrEAn@ealogistics.com to discuss how this program can work for your business.
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Q: Can you help me reduce the CO2 generated by my freight?
A: At EA Logistics we don't just offset, we also work to reduce pollution by using bio-diesel
fuels in our trucks, and adopting other eco-friendly
practices in our business. When you choose to have your freight Delivered GrEAnTM by EA Logistics, you add an
environmental leader to your vendor list that not only helps you offset CO2 but actually helps reduce the
environmental impact of your activities. It's a win-win for both of us!
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