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FREIGHT forwarder Geodis is targeting a 42 per cent reduction in its own greenhouse gas emissions and a 30 per cent reduction in subcontracted transport emissions.

The company said that it would reduce its carbon emissions through the application of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), in compliance with the goal of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, reports London's Air Cargo News.



Geodis plans to continue the transition towards alternative vehicles and modes using carbon-free or bio-sourced energies and installing suitable infrastructures for refuelling and charging.



Alongside the transition of its own fleet, the forwarder will utilize airlines and shipping firms that offer sustainable marine fuel and sustainable aviation fuel.



"This transformation depends on selecting subcontractors on the basis of their practices and commitments," Geodis said.



For its facilities, the company is targeting a 40 per cent improvement in overall energy efficiency as well as the availability of a minimum of 90 per cent of low-carbon energy.



Geodis chief executive Marie-Christine Lombard said: "For many years, Geodis has been working seriously alongside its customers and partners on measuring and reducing its impact on the climate. Our new goals will further speed up the process, and they establish Geodis as one of the most committed companies."