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Forward is committed to improve energy efficiency and reduction of GHG emissions.
Our idling management efforts and reduction of nonproductive fuel use will aid in the assessment of our impact on air quality.
Forward understands the importance of developing tracking mechanisms for emissions impacting air quality, especially near our facilities and terminals.
We recognize the importance of understanding NOx emissions and PM emissions as we continue to further assess our air quality practices and identify the associated improvement activities required.
We intend to complete full installation of the telematic devices by Qtime and identifying non-productive fuel usage.
The data we gather will serve to further assess and develop emission reduction tactics.
We will utilize data and program principles from the U.S. Department of Energy to establish a greener footprint within our commercial operations.
We have also started incorporating sustainable practices in our offices and exploring the use of electric vehicles and alternative fuels.
In our offices, we continue to make improvements to our existing business waste management programs.
With our customers, we are also exploring partnerships to leverage innovative solutions to reduce our footprint.
Together, we are considering emergent market trends and opportunities, and how we apply our combined expertise as technologies for renewable fuels and electric vehicles evolve.
Looking ahead, we are focused on establishing our baseline impact and identifying improvement opportunities through our GHG emissions reduction efforts to ensure continued measurement and improvement.
We will also continue programs designed to reduce waste through innovative work practices and recycling practices and actively promote environmental awareness among our stakeholders.
Forward is committed to understanding and assessing our impact on air quality, especially near our facilities.
*EPA website, December https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/global-greenhouse-gasemissions-data page 23Because it matters, think Forward.
ROAD AHEAD BUSINESS OVERVIEW ESG JOURNEY SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES CUSTOMER ENVIRONMENT GOVERNANCE Our Board of Directors is elected by the shareholders to govern the affairs of the Company; it is comprised of Executive Officer and President, Thomas Schmitt.
ROAD AHEAD BUSINESS OVERVIEW ESG JOURNEY SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES CUSTOMER ENVIRONMENT GOVERNANCE Reporting Misconduct Our people and our partners are key to our effective operations, and we have mechanisms in place to enforce our code of conduct and policies, across all work environments.
In to refine its commitments within its Sustainability Approach to People and Communities, Customer, and Environment through strong and evolving governance policies and practices.
Since our beginning, Covenant has always been thoughtful of the impact we have on the environment, hyper-focused on the needs of our employees, and committed to community involvement - even though we’ve never formally created a report to explain our intentions.
This ongoing investment in our fleet allows us to take advantage of the most up-to-date innovations in fuel economy, emissions, and other carbon-reducing technologies.
We believe a modern fleet lowers maintenance costs, improves fuel efficiency, improves safety, contributes to better customer service, and assists with driver recruitment and retention.
control, critical event monitoring with video capture, and lane-change warning.
have significantly improved fuel mileage and a reduction in carbon emissions.
Every day I’m amazed to learn about the trends my team is researching and testing - disruptive new technologies in the areas of artificial intelligence and freight matching, exploring new alternative fuel sources like electric and hydrogen, navigating ever-changing government regulations from fuel efficiency to autonom...
Last year we started focusing more on Corporate Social Responsibly (CSR) – balancing Covenant’s commitment to our stakeholders with the needs of our environment, the changing expectations and needs of our people, and the role we play in our community.
Five years ago our leadership team began thinking critically about environmental sustainability and the impacts made by companies, like Covenant, who play vital roles in our nation’s supply chain.
Having always been mindful of “doing the right thing” when it came to recycling programs, fuel-saving investments for the fleet, and more efficient operation of our buildings - we believed our efforts weren’t going deep enough.
Our approach is a blend of all three with specific emphasis on the environment given the nature of our business.
In miles across the lower 48 states - a record number for Covenant but one that also reminded us of the larger role our industry needs to play in being more sensitive to the environment.
The transportation sector is the second leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States and Covenant is committed to heavily investing over the next ten years in different strategies to help minimize this impact.
We made new investments in health, safety, diversity, and inclusion, and we formed several new workgroups to provide everyone a voice.
Our customers expect us to monitor all changes in the supply chain – to follow emerging trends, research new product innovations, and always look for opportunities to minimize our impact on the environment.
The size of our fleet and its impact on the environment compelled us to spend much of our time this year focusing on sustainability and what’s becoming known as “the decarbonization of freight” – using alternative fuels and product innovations to minimize our industry’s impact on the environment.
Just in the last five years we’ve seen big innovations in alternative fuels, autonomous vehicles, aerodynamic designs that increase fuel economy, and powerful software utilizing artificial intelligence to make complex decisions that best maximize our assets.
but when they do, I believe our employees, our customers, and our environment will all come out ahead.
SUPPLIER EXPECTATIONS As Covenant relies on our suppliers to support its complex operations, provide best-in-class quality and service, and consistently deliver on contractual commitments, we also expect them to share our commitment to the environment, business ethics,and labor/ human rights.
As a supplier ourselves, we consistently monitor our performance in each of these areas and expect the same commitment from each of our suppliers - with emphasis on the following: ENVIRONMENT Comply with all applicable environmental laws in respective countries/jurisdictions.
Demonstrate efforts to reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions harmful to the environment.
Use, maintain, and dispose of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Minimize production of solid waste, wastewater, and hazardous air emissions by implementing appropriate conservation measures.
Prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment to provide a safe and inclusive work environment.
DELIVERING FOR OUR CUSTOMERS AND PLANET The continued depletion of natural resources has led supply chain providers with large energy requirements to become more environmentally aware.
Through research, ongoing evaluation of internal processes, and investment in new technologies - we are gaining a better understanding of how green initiatives not only save on costs, but more importantly enable us to better utilize our assets, meet new regulatory compliance requirements, and help customers achieve the...
The transportation sector is the second leading source of carbon emissions in the United States - so naturally we are excited about new technologies allowing for the eventual decarbonization of domestic freight.
Our commitment goes far beyond investments regularly made into our facilities and fleet, and we recognize purchasing decisions present a unique opportunity to have significant social and environmental impacts.
Covenant leverages our purchasing power with suppliers who have similar commitments, and together, we have the potential to make a significant impact on the environment.
Strive to work with suppliers who have successfully implemented zero-waste landfill procedures. 2 Influence suppliers when specifying materials - encouraging a higher recycled content or materials that can be easily recycled at end-of-life.
regarding environmental policies, management systems, environmental breaches, and assess this information as part of our approval process.
to minimize the environmental impact associated with transportation and to support the local economy.
Whenever possible avoid the use of materials and substances with hazardous properties and / or processes that might damage to the environment and health.
Particulate Filters, required on every truck, are designed to remove diesel particulate matter (commonly referred to as “soot”) from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine.
Our maintenance and procurement teams aggressively analyze cleaning solvents used throughout the company and work with suppliers to find solutions that are biodegradable or have a significantly reduced impact on the environment.
In of bio-diesel fuel - where 64% of all fuel was between 2% and 20% bio-diesel.
In new low rolling resistance tire - yielding an 8% efficiency improvement over existing tires while providing a smoother ride and fuel savings.
Freightliner’s commitment to alternative fuels is consistent with our desire to pursue the decarbonization of freight, and we are proud to be working with them in this pursuit.
We are also in the early stages of exploring hydrogen as an alternative fuel.
In reduce idle percentage and overall CO2 output, Covenant started to retrofit all cabs with Espar heating systems that do not require tractor engines to be running while drivers are off-duty in cold winters months.
Now factory installed on all new trucks, the heater runs on diesel from the fuel tank, consuming approximately .gallons of diesel per hour.
SAFETY TESTING In first fleets to test their new Level 2 autonomous truck providing enhancements for safety, driver comfort, and fuel-saving technologies.
Aerodynamic height control, low-resistance tires, lane keep assist, lane departure warnings, and a redesigned integrated powertrain management system which uses the truck’s kinetic energy to automatically adjust engine settings and braking power - are just a few of the efficiency and safety enhancements.
Through TVA’s Green Power Provider Program, Covenant invested in different office locations.
These arrays not only generate power for our own use but also contribute clean, sustainable energy back into the regional power grid when generation exceeds our use.
WATER AND PAPER Employees are encouraged to use their own coffee cups, personal dishware, and water bottles - eliminating the need for Covenant to provide unnecessary paper products.
In we also updated all water fountains to include water refill stations, encouraging employees to drink more water using their own bottles.
Our Cloud providers have aggressive carbon net zero initiatives and are designed from the ground up with the most state-ofthe-art technology for energy reduction.
This offsite model can free employees to better work remotely, begin paperless initiatives, and reduce the size of energy inefficient data centers.
Today almost significantly reducing complexity, cost, and environmental resources required to maintain a large technology infrastructure.
During the office workers successfully pivoted to a workfrom-home schedule that not only kept all team members safe but also yielded a reduction in office resources – notably electricity and water.
As we transition into a post Covid-world, Covenant plans to adopt a hybrid work model that not only reduces our consumption of office resources but also gives employees an option to work in ways that lower our impact to the environment, promote healthier lifestyles, and in many cases, allow their work to be more produc...
SUSTAINABILITY SPOTLIGHT 1414 Covenant strongly believes in working with suppliers who share our position on sustainability and protecting the environment.
In keeping with this commitment, last year purchased from Bridgestone - an industry leader with bold environmental commitments.
Bridgestone is one of the first tire companies to use recovered carbon black (rCB) – a byproduct of expired tires – in the manufacturing of new tires as part of their long-term environmental vision of using 100% sustainable materials.
This major shift to raw materials is part of their overall goal of using materials by 2050 while also providing a 50% reduction of CO2 emissions over the existing manufacturing processes.
These suppliers are making incredible progress in the development of alternative fuels, autonomous vehicles, batteryelectric breakthroughs, zero-waste manufacturing, software utilizing artificial intelligence, and so much more.
Given our purchase volume, domain expertise, and decades of experience, suppliers and OEMs often ask us to prototype new solutions designed to improve operating efficiencies and fuel economy.
Further exploration and research into alternative fuels and deployment of two battery electric vehicles. Continued research into the use of hydrogen-powered tractors in parts of the country where hydrogen is readily available. Continued testing of new axle technologies allowing one drive axle to be disengaged at highwa...
Diversity is an important factor in how we approach problem-solving and crafting unique approaches to the challenges we face every day.
Last year our senior leadership team conducted a four-month strategic planning process to analyze how we needed to enhance every internal HR process: from hiring, retention, and promotion - specifically thinking about how we have historically handled diversity and inclusion.
In selected in Forbes Magazine as a 2019 top employer for diversity.
WORKFORCE DIVERSITY Recruit a diverse, qualified group of candidates to increase the diversity of thinking and perspective.
WORKPLACE ACCOUNTABILITY Identify and break down systemic barriers to full inclusion by embedding diversity and inclusion in policies and practices and equipping leaders with the ability to manage diversity and be accountable for the results.
With many still facing continuing impacts from COVID-our company, associates, and hotels continue to step up to provide critical support.
Since our company’s founding in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
As climate impacts intensify across the globe, Marriott remains committed to making a positive and sustainable impact on the environment.
Our latest action on climate stewardship demonstrates the company’s core values with ambitious commitments to set a science-based target and reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at the latest.
Looking Ahead On behalf of Marriott associates and hotels around the world, I am excited to share our company’s continued environmental, social, and governance progress, including programs, initiatives, and engagement activities that help to address some of the globe’s most critical issues.
REPORT PUBLICATION DATE: OCTOBER Information and data within this 2022 Serve 360 Report: Environmental, Social, and Governance Progress (“Report”) represent Marriott International, Inc.’s (“Marriott”) global operations from our full portfolio of owned, leased, managed, and franchised hotels, unless otherwise indicated.
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy (including renewable energy), water, and waste data, and progress against those targets, does not include Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW), unless otherwise stated.
COVID-travel industry and Marriott; and it may continue to have significant impacts for a period of time that we are currently unable to predict.
These impacts are reflected in our sustainability and social impact performance and progress against our Serve Goals, as well as other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs and metrics.
To execute on Serve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy, a series of complementary councils, committees, teams, and Serve 360 Regional Leaders provide structure and oversight.
SUSTAIN RESPONSIBLE OPERATIONS While integrating sustainability across our value chain and helping to mitigate climaterelated risk, we are working to reduce environmental impacts, design and operate sustainable hotels, and source responsibly.
Customers: Marriott engages with corporate customers to support the company’s Serve collaborating on sustainability practices, and providing information on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to support customers in achieving their own goals.
Suppliers: Marriott engages with suppliers through our sustainable procurement and supplier diversity programs.
We also support communities through our disaster relief program and biodiversity investments. Industry Associations & Nongovernmental Organizations: Marriott and our leadership team regularly participate with allied trade associations and nongovernmental organizations through leadership roles on boards and executive co...
INTRODUCTION •SERVE Energy & Emissions Marriott’s approach to reducing hotel greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is centered around the implementation of technologies to track energy consumption, investments in efficiency projects, and the increased use of renewable energy.
Managing the Environmental Footprint of Hotels To assist with the effective management of carbon emissions and energy consumption, the Marriott Environmental Sustainability Hub (MESH), our internal environmental reporting platform, supports the tracking and management of environmental data across Marriott’s portfolio o...
In September initiative (SBTi), committing to set a science-based emissions reduction target, in line with 1.5°C emissions scenarios, and set a long-term science-based target to reach net-zero value chain GHG emissions by no later than 2050.
Improving Energy Efficiencies Globally, Marriott properties and their ownership groups evaluate energy efficiency investment opportunities, including the implementation of energy and environmental action plans, signature projects, retro-commissioning, lighting retrofits, and building automation systems.
For example, in managed hotels implemented energy efficiency projects, saving approximately 130,000 MWhs of energy.