Approved Freight Forwarders Earns EPA SmartWay® Certification

Approved Freight Forwarders Joins EPA SmartWay® Transportation Partnership: A Commitment to Sustainability

October 23, 2023 Approved Freight Forwarders has announced its membership in the SmartWay® Transportation Partnership, a program initiated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Thanks to its extensive usage of SmartWay-certified carriers, the company has achieved certification as a SmartWay Logistics Company.

This impressive accomplishment shows that Approved Freight Forwarders is committed to being eco-friendly, teaming up with similar partners and organizations to make the future more sustainable.

The Significance of SmartWay® Transportation Partnership

The SmartWay® Transportation Partnership, a program under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is a comprehensive initiative to enhance fuel efficiency and curb emissions within the transportation industry. This voluntary collaboration between the government, transportation sector, and shippers gives companies powerful tools to reduce their environmental impact.

Approved Freight Forwarders: A Commitment to Sustainability

Approved Freight Forwarders, a Southern California-based company, is acutely aware of the environmental impact of the transportation and logistics industry. This awareness prompted them to prioritize reducing their ecological footprint. The company’s commitment is clear, and the SmartWay program offers powerful tools to choose carriers with a similar commitment.

The Benefits of SmartWay Certification

Approved Freight Forwarders’ registration in the SmartWay Partnership empowers the company to monitor the current environmental footprint of its operations. This includes tracking emissions and fuel usage from the partners responsible for carrying Approved Freight Forwarders’ freight.

Environmental Impact of the SmartWay Partnership

The EPA estimates that the SmartWay Partnership has achieved significant environmental savings. These savings include 336 million barrels of oil, $44.8 billion in fuel costs, 143 million metric tons of CO2, 2.7 million short tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx), and 112,000 short tons of particulate matter (PM). This is equivalent to eliminating annual energy use in over 21 million homes. The partnership boasts nearly 4,000 partners, including shippers, logistics companies, truck, rail, barge, and multimodal carriers.

Approved Freight Forwarders’ inclusion in the SmartWay® Transportation Partnership and their attainment of SmartWay Logistics Company certification exemplify their unwavering commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. As they join forces with like-minded partners, they take significant strides towards a more environmentally conscious and sustainable future in the transportation and logistics industry. Their dedication to reducing their ecological footprint sets an inspiring example for others to follow.