News / Going green gives forwarders 'a competitive edge' – but it can be costly

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Increased competitive advantage is reported as the primary benefit for freight forwarders ‘going green’, according to a recent report by the British International Freight Association (Bifa) and emissions calculation platform Pledge.  

However, many companies are yet to see the benefits.  

Yesterday, Bifa policy advisor for environmental issues Mike Jones noted that the three main issues for a forwarder considering a sustainability initiative were moral, legal and commercial.  

And the most significant reported benefit from a study of 83 freight forwarders ...