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  <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the Smart Freight Conversations!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Our mission is to create world-class educational content and learning experiences for people at all levels of business, providing them access to practical, informative, and actionable learning to enhance their decarbonization efforts. Our podcast covers a wide range of topics related to that, and each episode features in-depth discussions with subject matter experts who share their insights and practical tips to help you decarbonize your logistics and freight operations.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For more information, visit:</p><p><a href="https://www.smartfreightcentre.org/en/">https://www.smartfreightcentre.org/en/</a></p><p><a href="https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/">https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you actually decarbonize freight — without building trucks or producing fuel?  In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, SFC CEO Christoph Wolff speaks with Tobias Bohnhoff, CEO of shipzero, about the critical role of data in freight decarbonization.  They discuss: – Why data is the foundation of credible climate action – Primary vs. modeled emissions data – The scaling potential of Book &amp; Claim – How logistics providers build green freight products – The role of policy, busi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How do you actually decarbonize freight — without building trucks or producing fuel?<br/><br/>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, SFC CEO Christoph Wolff speaks with Tobias Bohnhoff, CEO of shipzero, about the critical role of data in freight decarbonization.<br/><br/>They discuss:<br/>– Why data is the foundation of credible climate action<br/>– Primary vs. modeled emissions data<br/>– The scaling potential of Book &amp; Claim<br/>– How logistics providers build green freight products<br/>– The role of policy, business case, and climate budgets<br/>Freight decarbonization doesn’t start with fuel — it starts with decision-grade data.<br/><br/>To understand more about the topic, explore our <a href='https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/glec?utm_source=buzzsprout&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=glec_program_page'>course offerings and free educational media resources</a>.<br/><br/>Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ <br/><br/>Follow us on social media:<br/>LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ <br/>Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social <br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How do you actually decarbonize freight — without building trucks or producing fuel?<br/><br/>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, SFC CEO Christoph Wolff speaks with Tobias Bohnhoff, CEO of shipzero, about the critical role of data in freight decarbonization.<br/><br/>They discuss:<br/>– Why data is the foundation of credible climate action<br/>– Primary vs. modeled emissions data<br/>– The scaling potential of Book &amp; Claim<br/>– How logistics providers build green freight products<br/>– The role of policy, business case, and climate budgets<br/>Freight decarbonization doesn’t start with fuel — it starts with decision-grade data.<br/><br/>To understand more about the topic, explore our <a href='https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/glec?utm_source=buzzsprout&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=glec_program_page'>course offerings and free educational media resources</a>.<br/><br/>Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ <br/><br/>Follow us on social media:<br/>LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ <br/>Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social <br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Christoph Wolff, CEO of Smart Freight Centre speaks with Roel Vissers, Chief Commercial Officer of Milence, about building Europe’s first dedicated charging network for heavy-duty electric trucks.  Milence — a joint venture between Volvo Group, TRATON Group and Daimler Truck — is working to break the “chicken-and-egg” barrier slowing electric truck adoption.  In this episode, we cover: • The chicken-and-egg barrier in electrification • Public vs. depot charging economics • Gr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Christoph Wolff, CEO of Smart Freight Centre speaks with Roel Vissers, Chief Commercial Officer of Milence, about building Europe’s first dedicated charging network for heavy-duty electric trucks.<br/><br/>Milence — a joint venture between Volvo Group, TRATON Group and Daimler Truck — is working to break the “chicken-and-egg” barrier slowing electric truck adoption.<br/><br/>In this episode, we cover:<br/>• The chicken-and-egg barrier in electrification<br/>• Public vs. depot charging economics<br/>• Grid constraints and permitting delays<br/>• Electric truck availability and use cases<br/>• Residual value risk and Total Cost of Ownership<br/><br/>With 33 hubs already operational and further expansion planned this year, Milence is shaping the backbone of zero-emission road freight across Europe.<br/><br/>Watch the full conversation and learn how infrastructure, policy, and industry collaboration must align to accelerate freight decarbonization.<br/><br/>Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ <br/><br/>Follow us on social media:<br/>LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ <br/>Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it really take to deploy zero-emission trucks at scale across Europe?  In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, SFC CEO Christoph Wolff sits down with Girteka’s Former Chief Commercial Officer, Mark Mulder, to share a clear-eyed view of the practical challenges and opportunities – from residual value uncertainty to infrastructure planning and operational realities.  In this conversation, we cover: - Operating one of Europe’s largest asset-based fleets - T...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What does it really take to deploy zero-emission trucks at scale across Europe?<br/><br/>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, SFC CEO Christoph Wolff sits down with Girteka’s Former Chief Commercial Officer, Mark Mulder, to share a clear-eyed view of the practical challenges and opportunities – from residual value uncertainty to infrastructure planning and operational realities.<br/><br/>In this conversation, we cover:<br/>- Operating one of Europe’s largest asset-based fleets<br/>- The viability of battery-electric and hydrogen trucks for long-haul<br/>- TCO risks and the missing second-hand market for electric vehicles<br/>- Why collaborative shipper–carrier design is key to scaling zero-emission freight<br/><br/>🎓 Explore our courses and other educational resources on Road Freight Electrification: https://bit.ly/Academy-fec </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What does it really take to deploy zero-emission trucks at scale across Europe?<br/><br/>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, SFC CEO Christoph Wolff sits down with Girteka’s Former Chief Commercial Officer, Mark Mulder, to share a clear-eyed view of the practical challenges and opportunities – from residual value uncertainty to infrastructure planning and operational realities.<br/><br/>In this conversation, we cover:<br/>- Operating one of Europe’s largest asset-based fleets<br/>- The viability of battery-electric and hydrogen trucks for long-haul<br/>- TCO risks and the missing second-hand market for electric vehicles<br/>- Why collaborative shipper–carrier design is key to scaling zero-emission freight<br/><br/>🎓 Explore our courses and other educational resources on Road Freight Electrification: https://bit.ly/Academy-fec </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the Catalyst podcast series, Smart Freight Centre CEO Christoph Wolff sits down with Theye Veen, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder of SkyNRG — one of the world’s pioneers in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).  From launching the first SAF-powered flights to navigating the challenges of scaling production, Theye shares SkyNRG’s 15-year journey, key inflection points, and what’s needed to make SAF bankable at scale. The discussion dives into the role of EU mandates like R...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Catalyst podcast series, Smart Freight Centre CEO Christoph Wolff sits down with Theye Veen, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder of SkyNRG — one of the world’s pioneers in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).<br/><br/>From launching the first SAF-powered flights to navigating the challenges of scaling production, Theye shares SkyNRG’s 15-year journey, key inflection points, and what’s needed to make SAF bankable at scale. The discussion dives into the role of EU mandates like ReFuelEU, the financing &quot;valley of death&quot; for e-SAF projects, and how corporate and policy support can accelerate the path to zero-emission aviation.<br/><br/>Want to accelerate your aviation decarbonization journey? Explore our courses and other educational resources here https://bit.ly/Academy-aviation</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Catalyst podcast series, Smart Freight Centre CEO Christoph Wolff sits down with Theye Veen, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder of SkyNRG — one of the world’s pioneers in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).<br/><br/>From launching the first SAF-powered flights to navigating the challenges of scaling production, Theye shares SkyNRG’s 15-year journey, key inflection points, and what’s needed to make SAF bankable at scale. The discussion dives into the role of EU mandates like ReFuelEU, the financing &quot;valley of death&quot; for e-SAF projects, and how corporate and policy support can accelerate the path to zero-emission aviation.<br/><br/>Want to accelerate your aviation decarbonization journey? Explore our courses and other educational resources here https://bit.ly/Academy-aviation</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 19 | The Leadership Series: How is sustainability at the core of UltraTech&#39;s success?</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 19 | The Leadership Series: How is sustainability at the core of UltraTech&#39;s success?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Rajeev Mehta, Chief Logistics Officer at UltraTech Cement, to explore how India’s largest cement producer is driving sustainability across its logistics network.  UltraTech is rethinking low-carbon logistics across every mode of transport:  Expanding coastal and rail terminals to shift freight to cleaner modes Piloting EVs and scaling up LNG and CNG transport Reducing emissions through ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Rajeev Mehta, Chief Logistics Officer at UltraTech Cement, to explore how India’s largest cement producer is driving sustainability across its logistics network. </p><p>UltraTech is rethinking low-carbon logistics across every mode of transport: </p><ul><li>Expanding coastal and rail terminals to shift freight to cleaner modes </li><li>Piloting EVs and scaling up LNG and CNG transport </li><li>Reducing emissions through ready-mix concrete and bulk distribution </li><li>Building a culture of sustainability through training and stakeholder education </li></ul><p>Rajeev shares how data and people are central to UltraTech’s decarbonization journey, as well as why customer demand for zero-emission deliveries is accelerating change across the sector. He highlights the importance of innovation, collaboration, and education in stimulating change.  </p><p>Watch the full episode to learn how UltraTech is turning sustainability from a corporate goal into everyday practice across one of India’s largest supply chains. </p><p>Want to follow in their footsteps and start your own decarbonization journey? Explore SFC Academy: <a href='https://bit.ly/SFCAcademyCourseCatalog'>https://bit.ly/SFCAcademyCourseCatalog</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Rajeev Mehta, Chief Logistics Officer at UltraTech Cement, to explore how India’s largest cement producer is driving sustainability across its logistics network. </p><p>UltraTech is rethinking low-carbon logistics across every mode of transport: </p><ul><li>Expanding coastal and rail terminals to shift freight to cleaner modes </li><li>Piloting EVs and scaling up LNG and CNG transport </li><li>Reducing emissions through ready-mix concrete and bulk distribution </li><li>Building a culture of sustainability through training and stakeholder education </li></ul><p>Rajeev shares how data and people are central to UltraTech’s decarbonization journey, as well as why customer demand for zero-emission deliveries is accelerating change across the sector. He highlights the importance of innovation, collaboration, and education in stimulating change.  </p><p>Watch the full episode to learn how UltraTech is turning sustainability from a corporate goal into everyday practice across one of India’s largest supply chains. </p><p>Want to follow in their footsteps and start your own decarbonization journey? Explore SFC Academy: <a href='https://bit.ly/SFCAcademyCourseCatalog'>https://bit.ly/SFCAcademyCourseCatalog</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 18 | The Leadership Series: Is Verification the Missing Link in Emissions Credibility? </itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 18 | The Leadership Series: Is Verification the Missing Link in Emissions Credibility? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Patricia Pinilla, Sustainability Initiatives Director at Normec Verifavia, to explore the real-world value of independent verification in the logistics decarbonization journey.  Patricia shares how Normec Verifavia:  Bridges the gap between Smart Freight Centre frameworks and customer understanding Supports clients with verified Market-Based Measures (MBMs) Provides assurance that goes ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Patricia Pinilla, Sustainability Initiatives Director at Normec Verifavia, to explore the real-world value of independent verification in the logistics decarbonization journey. </p><p>Patricia shares how Normec Verifavia: </p><ul><li>Bridges the gap between Smart Freight Centre frameworks and customer understanding </li><li>Supports clients with verified Market-Based Measures (MBMs) </li><li>Provides assurance that goes beyond regulation to create real accountability </li><li>Builds trust across the supply chain, from carriers to shippers </li><li>Helps organizations prepare for assurance through data transparency and readiness </li></ul><p>Whether you&apos;re a carrier, LSP, or shipper, this episode offers an inside look at how verification supports market confidence and why understanding MBMs is becoming essential. </p><p>Learn more with the Smart Freight Centre Academy course on Book and Claim (Market Based Measures): <a href='https://bit.ly/4klWgoT'>https://bit.ly/4klWgoT</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Patricia Pinilla, Sustainability Initiatives Director at Normec Verifavia, to explore the real-world value of independent verification in the logistics decarbonization journey. </p><p>Patricia shares how Normec Verifavia: </p><ul><li>Bridges the gap between Smart Freight Centre frameworks and customer understanding </li><li>Supports clients with verified Market-Based Measures (MBMs) </li><li>Provides assurance that goes beyond regulation to create real accountability </li><li>Builds trust across the supply chain, from carriers to shippers </li><li>Helps organizations prepare for assurance through data transparency and readiness </li></ul><p>Whether you&apos;re a carrier, LSP, or shipper, this episode offers an inside look at how verification supports market confidence and why understanding MBMs is becoming essential. </p><p>Learn more with the Smart Freight Centre Academy course on Book and Claim (Market Based Measures): <a href='https://bit.ly/4klWgoT'>https://bit.ly/4klWgoT</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 17 | The Leadership Series: How is Lenovo Powering Low-Carbon Logistics Through Innovation? </itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 17 | The Leadership Series: How is Lenovo Powering Low-Carbon Logistics Through Innovation? </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we speak with Golden Xing, Director of Global Logistics Operations at Lenovo, to explore how one of the world’s leading technology companies is advancing decarbonization across its global supply chain.  Golden shares how Lenovo:  Became the first PC and smartphone manufacturer with near- and long-term emission reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Cut logistics emissions...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we speak with Golden Xing, Director of Global Logistics Operations at Lenovo, to explore how one of the world’s leading technology companies is advancing decarbonization across its global supply chain. </p><p>Golden shares how Lenovo: </p><ul><li>Became the first PC and smartphone manufacturer with near- and long-term emission reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). </li><li>Cut logistics emissions intensity by 32% over seven years, reaching its 2030 target five years early. </li><li>Shifts freight from air to ocean to reduce emissions while maintaining delivery performance. </li><li>Leads industry adoption of sustainable aviation and marine fuels in China and beyond. </li><li>Expands the use of electric vehicles for final-mile delivery, now exceeding 35% of Lenovo’s fleet in China </li></ul><p>From supplier engagement to clean transport innovation, Lenovo is showing how data, partnership, and accountability can make low-carbon logistics a reality. </p><p>Want to follow in their footsteps and start your own decarbonization journey? Explore SFC Academy: <a href='https://bit.ly/SFCAcademyCourseCatalog'>https://bit.ly/SFCAcademyCourseCatalog</a> </p><p>#SmartFreightConversations #LeadershipSeries #SmartFreightCentre #Decarbonization #Lenovo </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we speak with Golden Xing, Director of Global Logistics Operations at Lenovo, to explore how one of the world’s leading technology companies is advancing decarbonization across its global supply chain. </p><p>Golden shares how Lenovo: </p><ul><li>Became the first PC and smartphone manufacturer with near- and long-term emission reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). </li><li>Cut logistics emissions intensity by 32% over seven years, reaching its 2030 target five years early. </li><li>Shifts freight from air to ocean to reduce emissions while maintaining delivery performance. </li><li>Leads industry adoption of sustainable aviation and marine fuels in China and beyond. </li><li>Expands the use of electric vehicles for final-mile delivery, now exceeding 35% of Lenovo’s fleet in China </li></ul><p>From supplier engagement to clean transport innovation, Lenovo is showing how data, partnership, and accountability can make low-carbon logistics a reality. </p><p>Want to follow in their footsteps and start your own decarbonization journey? Explore SFC Academy: <a href='https://bit.ly/SFCAcademyCourseCatalog'>https://bit.ly/SFCAcademyCourseCatalog</a> </p><p>#SmartFreightConversations #LeadershipSeries #SmartFreightCentre #Decarbonization #Lenovo </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Episode 16 | The Leadership Series: How Sovereign Speed Is Turning Emissions Strategy into Action </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, Moritz Tölke, Director for Green Projects at Sovereign Speed, shares how a medium-sized carrier is driving meaningful climate action without waiting for perfect conditions.    Moritz breaks down how Sovereign Speed:  Is deploying HVO100 and scaling fleet electrification Uses primary fuel data instead of modeled estimates Builds trust with LSPs and shippers through transparent collaboration Tra...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, Moritz Tölke, Director for Green Projects at Sovereign Speed, shares how a medium-sized carrier is driving meaningful climate action without waiting for perfect conditions. </p><p> </p><p>Moritz breaks down how Sovereign Speed: </p><ul><li>Is deploying HVO100 and scaling fleet electrification </li><li>Uses primary fuel data instead of modeled estimates </li><li>Builds trust with LSPs and shippers through transparent collaboration </li><li>Tracks performance against science-based targets (SBTi) </li><li>Actively contributes to Smart Freight Centre initiatives like Book &amp; Claim, MBM, and sustainable procurement </li></ul><p> </p><p>This episode highlights how real decarbonization happens at the intersection of partnership, standards, and operational accountability, especially when the carriers themselves take the lead. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, Moritz Tölke, Director for Green Projects at Sovereign Speed, shares how a medium-sized carrier is driving meaningful climate action without waiting for perfect conditions. </p><p> </p><p>Moritz breaks down how Sovereign Speed: </p><ul><li>Is deploying HVO100 and scaling fleet electrification </li><li>Uses primary fuel data instead of modeled estimates </li><li>Builds trust with LSPs and shippers through transparent collaboration </li><li>Tracks performance against science-based targets (SBTi) </li><li>Actively contributes to Smart Freight Centre initiatives like Book &amp; Claim, MBM, and sustainable procurement </li></ul><p> </p><p>This episode highlights how real decarbonization happens at the intersection of partnership, standards, and operational accountability, especially when the carriers themselves take the lead. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 15 | The Catalyst Series: Scaling Impact – Microsoft&#39;s Strategy for Zero-Emission Freight</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 15 | The Catalyst Series: Scaling Impact – Microsoft&#39;s Strategy for Zero-Emission Freight</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to another episode of The Catalyst Series – a special edition of Smart Freight Conversations featuring the changemakers leading the freight sector toward zero emissions. In this episode, Smart Freight Centre CEO Christoph Wolff sits down with Nico De Golia, Director of Sustainability and Innovation at Microsoft Logistics, during the SFC US Fall Meeting in Seattle – hosted by Microsoft. Tune in to hear: How Microsoft is scaling impact across its logistics operationsWhy Book and Claim i...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of The Catalyst Series – a special edition of Smart Freight Conversations featuring the changemakers leading the freight sector toward zero emissions.</p><p>In this episode, Smart Freight Centre CEO Christoph Wolff sits down with Nico De Golia, Director of Sustainability and Innovation at Microsoft Logistics, during the SFC US Fall Meeting in Seattle – hosted by Microsoft.</p><p>Tune in to hear:</p><ul><li>How Microsoft is scaling impact across its logistics operations</li><li>Why Book and Claim is critical to accelerating freight decarbonisation</li><li>The role of data and collaboration in transforming the I-10 freight corridor</li><li>How freight decarbonisation can unlock wider Scope 3 reductions</li><li>Practical advice for companies at the start of their sustainability journey</li></ul><p><b><em>“Sustainability is a team sport.”</em></b><br/>This conversation offers actionable insights for anyone working to drive change in freight, logistics, and supply chain sustainability.</p><p>To learn more, explore our course offerings and free educational media resources: <a href='https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/programresources'>https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/programresources</a></p><p>Visit Smart Freight Centre https://www.smartfreightcentre.org </p><p>Learn More at SFC Academy https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another episode of The Catalyst Series – a special edition of Smart Freight Conversations featuring the changemakers leading the freight sector toward zero emissions.</p><p>In this episode, Smart Freight Centre CEO Christoph Wolff sits down with Nico De Golia, Director of Sustainability and Innovation at Microsoft Logistics, during the SFC US Fall Meeting in Seattle – hosted by Microsoft.</p><p>Tune in to hear:</p><ul><li>How Microsoft is scaling impact across its logistics operations</li><li>Why Book and Claim is critical to accelerating freight decarbonisation</li><li>The role of data and collaboration in transforming the I-10 freight corridor</li><li>How freight decarbonisation can unlock wider Scope 3 reductions</li><li>Practical advice for companies at the start of their sustainability journey</li></ul><p><b><em>“Sustainability is a team sport.”</em></b><br/>This conversation offers actionable insights for anyone working to drive change in freight, logistics, and supply chain sustainability.</p><p>To learn more, explore our course offerings and free educational media resources: <a href='https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/programresources'>https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/programresources</a></p><p>Visit Smart Freight Centre https://www.smartfreightcentre.org </p><p>Learn More at SFC Academy https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 14 | The Catalyst Series: Bridging the Gap Between Sustainability and Logistics Teams</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Catalyst Series: Bridging the Gap Between Sustainability and Logistics Teams  In this episode, Andy Golding, Head of SFC Academy, is joined by Kelly Hobson, Managing Director of Shape Tomorrow and founder of Sustainable Logistics Live. Together, they unpack the communication gap between sustainability professionals and logistics teams—and what it really takes to drive organization-wide decarbonization.  What you’ll learn: -Why logistics is often left out of the sustainability conversation...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Catalyst Series: Bridging the Gap Between Sustainability and Logistics Teams<br/><br/>In this episode, Andy Golding, Head of SFC Academy, is joined by Kelly Hobson, Managing Director of Shape Tomorrow and founder of Sustainable Logistics Live. Together, they unpack the communication gap between sustainability professionals and logistics teams—and what it really takes to drive organization-wide decarbonization.<br/><br/>What you’ll learn:<br/>-Why logistics is often left out of the sustainability conversation<br/>-How sustainability professionals can &quot;conduct the orchestra&quot; without being experts in logistics<br/>-The KPIs and conversations that matter most<br/>-The One Green Ask campaign—turning learning into action<br/>-Internal vs. external collaboration: what moves the needle<br/><br/>Want to accelerate your freight decarbonization journey? Explore our courses and other educational resources here https://bit.ly/Academy-sustainable-logistics<br/><br/>Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ <br/><br/>Follow us on social media:<br/>LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ <br/>Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social <br/>Buzzsprout  https://smartfreightconversations.buzzsprout.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Catalyst Series: Bridging the Gap Between Sustainability and Logistics Teams<br/><br/>In this episode, Andy Golding, Head of SFC Academy, is joined by Kelly Hobson, Managing Director of Shape Tomorrow and founder of Sustainable Logistics Live. Together, they unpack the communication gap between sustainability professionals and logistics teams—and what it really takes to drive organization-wide decarbonization.<br/><br/>What you’ll learn:<br/>-Why logistics is often left out of the sustainability conversation<br/>-How sustainability professionals can &quot;conduct the orchestra&quot; without being experts in logistics<br/>-The KPIs and conversations that matter most<br/>-The One Green Ask campaign—turning learning into action<br/>-Internal vs. external collaboration: what moves the needle<br/><br/>Want to accelerate your freight decarbonization journey? Explore our courses and other educational resources here https://bit.ly/Academy-sustainable-logistics<br/><br/>Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ <br/><br/>Follow us on social media:<br/>LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ <br/>Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social <br/>Buzzsprout  https://smartfreightconversations.buzzsprout.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 13 | The Leadership Series: Why Independent Verification Is Critical for Decarbonization </itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 13 | The Leadership Series: Why Independent Verification Is Critical for Decarbonization </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Nicolas Duchene, CEO of Normec Verifavia, to explore the essential role that verification and assurance play in building trust, enabling investment, and scaling credible decarbonization across the logistics sector.  From auditing transport emissions and validating insets to navigating the challenges of an evolving regulatory landscape, Nicolas breaks down:  Why independent verification is key to ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Nicolas Duchene, CEO of Normec Verifavia, to explore the essential role that verification and assurance play in building trust, enabling investment, and scaling credible decarbonization across the logistics sector. </p><p>From auditing transport emissions and validating insets to navigating the challenges of an evolving regulatory landscape, Nicolas breaks down: </p><ul><li>Why independent verification is key to climate claims </li><li>How financial value is tied to trust in GHG data </li><li>What companies can do to strengthen their emission reduction strategies </li><li>How Smart Freight Centre is building standards that everyone can align around </li></ul>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Nicolas Duchene, CEO of Normec Verifavia, to explore the essential role that verification and assurance play in building trust, enabling investment, and scaling credible decarbonization across the logistics sector. </p><p>From auditing transport emissions and validating insets to navigating the challenges of an evolving regulatory landscape, Nicolas breaks down: </p><ul><li>Why independent verification is key to climate claims </li><li>How financial value is tied to trust in GHG data </li><li>What companies can do to strengthen their emission reduction strategies </li><li>How Smart Freight Centre is building standards that everyone can align around </li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 12: Part 3 | Climate Logistics: Beyond Mitigation: Resilience and Adaptation with Professor Alan McKinnon</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 12: Part 3 | Climate Logistics: Beyond Mitigation: Resilience and Adaptation with Professor Alan McKinnon</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the final episode of our 3-part Climate Logistics series, Professor Emeritus at Kühne Logistics University, Alan McKinnon returns to explore how decarbonization and resilience intersect in the logistics sector — and why supply chains must adapt without losing momentum on emissions reduction.  Hosted by Andy Golding (Head of Academy, Smart Freight Centre), this episode covers: -How many decarbonization strategies also boost resilience -The real-world trade-offs between local sourcing and lo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In the final episode of our 3-part Climate Logistics series, Professor Emeritus at Kühne Logistics University, Alan McKinnon returns to explore how decarbonization and resilience intersect in the logistics sector — and why supply chains must adapt without losing momentum on emissions reduction.<br/><br/>Hosted by Andy Golding (Head of Academy, Smart Freight Centre), this episode covers:<br/>-How many decarbonization strategies also boost resilience<br/>-The real-world trade-offs between local sourcing and low-carbon modes<br/>-Why relaxing &quot;just-in-time&quot; can cut emissions and reduce risk<br/>-The growing role of collaboration and data sharing in climate action<br/>-A call to action: stay the course and amplify your impact<br/><br/>🎧 Listen now and catch up on Parts 1 &amp; 2:<br/>Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522769/episodes/17977432<br/>Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522769/episodes/18047716<br/><br/>To understand more about the topic, explore our course offerings and free educational media resources: https://bit.ly/coursecatalog<br/><br/>Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ and SFC Academy https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/<br/><br/>Follow us on social media:<br/>LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ <br/>Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social <br/>Buzzsprout  https://smartfreightconversations.buzzsprout.com</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the final episode of our 3-part Climate Logistics series, Professor Emeritus at Kühne Logistics University, Alan McKinnon returns to explore how decarbonization and resilience intersect in the logistics sector — and why supply chains must adapt without losing momentum on emissions reduction.<br/><br/>Hosted by Andy Golding (Head of Academy, Smart Freight Centre), this episode covers:<br/>-How many decarbonization strategies also boost resilience<br/>-The real-world trade-offs between local sourcing and low-carbon modes<br/>-Why relaxing &quot;just-in-time&quot; can cut emissions and reduce risk<br/>-The growing role of collaboration and data sharing in climate action<br/>-A call to action: stay the course and amplify your impact<br/><br/>🎧 Listen now and catch up on Parts 1 &amp; 2:<br/>Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522769/episodes/17977432<br/>Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522769/episodes/18047716<br/><br/>To understand more about the topic, explore our course offerings and free educational media resources: https://bit.ly/coursecatalog<br/><br/>Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ and SFC Academy https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/<br/><br/>Follow us on social media:<br/>LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ <br/>Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social <br/>Buzzsprout  https://smartfreightconversations.buzzsprout.com</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 12: Part 2 | Climate Logistics: Decarbonization and the Five Levers with Professor Alan McKinnon</itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 12: Part 2 | Climate Logistics: Decarbonization and the Five Levers with Professor Alan McKinnon</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part two of our Climate Logistics series, we’re joined once again by Professor Emeritus Alan McKinnon, Kuhne Logistics University — one of the world’s leading authorities on logistics and transport decarbonization. Together with host Andy Golding, Head of the Smart Freight Centre Academy, we explore the five key levers companies can use to reduce emissions in freight and logistics:  1. Manage total demand for freight transport 2. Shift freight to lower carbon transport modes 3. Improve the...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In part two of our Climate Logistics series, we’re joined once again by Professor Emeritus Alan McKinnon, Kuhne Logistics University — one of the world’s leading authorities on logistics and transport decarbonization. Together with host Andy Golding, Head of the Smart Freight Centre Academy, we explore the five key levers companies can use to reduce emissions in freight and logistics:<br/><br/>1. Manage total demand for freight transport<br/>2. Shift freight to lower carbon transport modes<br/>3. Improve the utilization of freight transport capacity<br/>4. Increase the energy efficiency of logistics operations<br/>5. Transition to low-carbon energy in the logistics sector<br/><br/>We discuss why focusing only on alternative fuels isn&apos;t enough — and how companies can take immediate, cost-effective action using the other four levers. This episode dives deep into the opportunities and barriers to decarbonizing freight and why collaboration, efficiency, and policy are essential for meaningful climate action.<br/><br/>📌 Stay tuned for the final episode in this series, where we go beyond mitigation and explore resilience and adaptation in logistics.<br/><br/><b>Missed Part 1?</b></p><p><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522769/episodes/17977432'>Start the series</a> from the beginning to understand the full concept of Climate Logistics and the eight key roles logistics plays in the climate crisis.</p><p>To understand more about the topic, explore our course offerings and free educational media resources: https://bit.ly/coursecatalog<br/><br/>Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ and SFC Academy https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In part two of our Climate Logistics series, we’re joined once again by Professor Emeritus Alan McKinnon, Kuhne Logistics University — one of the world’s leading authorities on logistics and transport decarbonization. Together with host Andy Golding, Head of the Smart Freight Centre Academy, we explore the five key levers companies can use to reduce emissions in freight and logistics:<br/><br/>1. Manage total demand for freight transport<br/>2. Shift freight to lower carbon transport modes<br/>3. Improve the utilization of freight transport capacity<br/>4. Increase the energy efficiency of logistics operations<br/>5. Transition to low-carbon energy in the logistics sector<br/><br/>We discuss why focusing only on alternative fuels isn&apos;t enough — and how companies can take immediate, cost-effective action using the other four levers. This episode dives deep into the opportunities and barriers to decarbonizing freight and why collaboration, efficiency, and policy are essential for meaningful climate action.<br/><br/>📌 Stay tuned for the final episode in this series, where we go beyond mitigation and explore resilience and adaptation in logistics.<br/><br/><b>Missed Part 1?</b></p><p><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522769/episodes/17977432'>Start the series</a> from the beginning to understand the full concept of Climate Logistics and the eight key roles logistics plays in the climate crisis.</p><p>To understand more about the topic, explore our course offerings and free educational media resources: https://bit.ly/coursecatalog<br/><br/>Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ and SFC Academy https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this first episode in our 3-part series exploring the broader role of logistics in the climate crisis, Andy Golding, Head of Smart Freight Centre Academy, and Professor Alan McKinnon introduce the concept of Climate Logistics—a powerful new framework identifying eight critical roles logistics plays in the climate system. 📌 This episode lays the groundwork for parts 2 and 3, where we’ll dive into decarbonization levers and system transformation. To understand more about the topic, explore o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this first episode in our <em>3-part series</em> exploring the broader role of logistics in the climate crisis, Andy Golding, Head of Smart Freight Centre Academy, and Professor Alan McKinnon introduce the concept of <b>Climate Logistics</b>—a powerful new framework identifying eight critical roles logistics plays in the climate system.</p><p>📌 This episode lays the groundwork for parts 2 and 3, where we’ll dive into <b>decarbonization levers</b> and <b>system transformation</b>.</p><p>To understand more about the topic, explore our course offerings and free educational media resources: <a href='https://bit.ly/coursecatalog'>https://bit.ly/coursecatalog</a></p><p>Visit Smart Freight Centre www.smartfreightcentre.org </p><p>Learn More at SFC Academy academy.smartfreightcentre.org </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this first episode in our <em>3-part series</em> exploring the broader role of logistics in the climate crisis, Andy Golding, Head of Smart Freight Centre Academy, and Professor Alan McKinnon introduce the concept of <b>Climate Logistics</b>—a powerful new framework identifying eight critical roles logistics plays in the climate system.</p><p>📌 This episode lays the groundwork for parts 2 and 3, where we’ll dive into <b>decarbonization levers</b> and <b>system transformation</b>.</p><p>To understand more about the topic, explore our course offerings and free educational media resources: <a href='https://bit.ly/coursecatalog'>https://bit.ly/coursecatalog</a></p><p>Visit Smart Freight Centre www.smartfreightcentre.org </p><p>Learn More at SFC Academy academy.smartfreightcentre.org </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Marisa Sanchez Urrea, Global Head of Decarbonization at Brambles, to explore how one of the world’s largest logistics platforms is reducing emissions and reshaping how sustainability works in subcontracted transport networks. ·      Brambles operates a global share-and-reuse pallet &amp; container system ·      60% of emissions come from subcontracted transport ·    ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Marisa Sanchez Urrea, Global Head of Decarbonization at Brambles, to explore how one of the world’s largest logistics platforms is reducing emissions and reshaping how sustainability works in subcontracted transport networks.</p><p>·      Brambles operates a global share-and-reuse pallet &amp; container system</p><p>·      60% of emissions come from subcontracted transport</p><p>·      Achieved 15% reduction in freight emissions since 2020</p><p>·      Real-world collaborations like rail lane sharing and truck load optimization </p><p>·      Granular, actionable strategy driven by targeted KPIs per region</p><p>·      Sustainability equals business value, not just compliance</p><p> </p><p>Marisa shares how data sharing, trust, and transparency are key to unlocking decarbonization, especially when you don’t own the trucks.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 10: Part 2 | Pros, Cons &amp; Future Trends in Road Freight Electrification</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Part 2 of this two-part series, Andy Golding (Head of Academy) and Tharsis Teoh (Senior Technical Manager) explore critical issues in the transition to electric road freight:  Electric truck performance vs diesel Total Cost of Ownership and cost competitiveness Environmental and community health benefits Battery and megawatt charging innovations The role of industry collaboration and policy How to get involved in the Freight Electrification Coalition Join...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In Part 2 of this two-part series, Andy Golding (Head of Academy) and Tharsis Teoh (Senior Technical Manager) explore critical issues in the transition to electric road freight:</p><ul><li> Electric truck performance vs diesel</li><li> Total Cost of Ownership and cost competitiveness</li><li> Environmental and community health benefits</li><li> Battery and megawatt charging innovations</li><li> The role of industry collaboration and policy</li><li> How to get involved in the Freight Electrification Coalition</li></ul><p> Join the conversation driving zero-emissions logistics forward.</p><p>▶️ <b>Missed Part 1?</b><br/>Catch up on the first episode of the <em>Market Update on Road Freight Electrification</em> series, where we explore cost trends, adoption barriers, and charging infrastructure developments: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522769/episodes/17853090-episode-10-part-1-market-update-on-road-freight-electrification.mp3?download=true</p><p>To understand more about Road Freight Electrification, explore our course offerings and free educational media resources:<br/>https://bit.ly/Academy-fec</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of road freight electrification with Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Centre, and Tharsis Teoh, Senior Technical Manager. - What’s changing in electric truck costs? - How is charging infrastructure developing? - What barriers still stand in the way of large-scale adoption? - And what early steps can fleet managers take today? Join us for Part 1 of this two-part series to unpack cost trends, infrastructure readiness, regulatory d...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of <b>road freight electrification</b> with <b>Andy Golding</b>, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Centre, and <b>Tharsis Teoh</b>, Senior Technical Manager.</p><p>- What’s changing in electric truck costs?<br/>- How is charging infrastructure developing?<br/>- What barriers still stand in the way of large-scale adoption?<br/>- And what early steps can fleet managers take today?</p><p>Join us for <b>Part 1 of this two-part series</b> to unpack cost trends, infrastructure readiness, regulatory developments, and the strategic shift required to drive the transition to zero-emissions road freight.</p><p>👉 Don’t miss <b>Part 2</b>, where we dive deeper into Total Cost of Ownership, environmental trade-offs, and business case insights.</p><p>To understand more about Road Freight Electrification, explore our course offerings and free educational media resources:<br/>https://bit.ly/Academy-fec</p><p>#FreightDecarbonization #ElectricTrucks #SmartFreight #Logistics #Sustainability #FleetElectrification #ZeroEmissionsLogistics</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 9 | Beyond the Buzzword: Meaningful Collaboration in Sustainable Logistics</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Collaboration is essential in logistics — but what does meaningful collaboration really look like when it comes to decarbonizing freight?  In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, Andy Golding (Head of SFC Academy) is joined by Rik Arends (Senior Director at Smart Freight Centre) to explore how intentional, trust-based collaboration across the supply chain can drive progress toward zero-emission logistics.  You’ll learn: - Why “let’s collaborate” is often just a buzzword — and how to m...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Collaboration is essential in logistics — but what does meaningful collaboration really look like when it comes to decarbonizing freight?<br/><br/>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, Andy Golding (Head of SFC Academy) is joined by Rik Arends (Senior Director at Smart Freight Centre) to explore how intentional, trust-based collaboration across the supply chain can drive progress toward zero-emission logistics.<br/><br/>You’ll learn:<br/>- Why “let’s collaborate” is often just a buzzword — and how to move beyond it<br/>- The 3 types of collaboration: vertical, horizontal, and ecosystem-wide<br/>- What it takes to build trust and take action across complex logistics networks<br/>- How companies can overcome the risks, trade-offs, and inertia that block progress<br/>- What roles cargo owners and suppliers play in decarbonization<br/>- How Smart Freight Centre supports real collaboration through training and facilitation<br/><br/>Want to dive deeper into real-world examples of logistics decarbonization?<br/>Check out Net Zero Logistics Delivered — Smart Freight Centre’s flagship report featuring insights from over 50 companies: https://allchiefs.nl/net-zero-logistics-delivered-insights-and-inspiration-from-leading-organisations/<br/><br/>Want to learn more about collaboration? Enroll in SFC Academy courses, or explore other educational resources in Sustainable Logistics: https://bit.ly/Academy-sustainable-logistics<br/><br/>Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ <br/><br/>Follow us on social media:<br/>LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ <br/>Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social <br/>Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4rimXnLuvgxIY9A2UGyqV1?si=9ac092895fcf44ad</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Collaboration is essential in logistics — but what does meaningful collaboration really look like when it comes to decarbonizing freight?<br/><br/>In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, Andy Golding (Head of SFC Academy) is joined by Rik Arends (Senior Director at Smart Freight Centre) to explore how intentional, trust-based collaboration across the supply chain can drive progress toward zero-emission logistics.<br/><br/>You’ll learn:<br/>- Why “let’s collaborate” is often just a buzzword — and how to move beyond it<br/>- The 3 types of collaboration: vertical, horizontal, and ecosystem-wide<br/>- What it takes to build trust and take action across complex logistics networks<br/>- How companies can overcome the risks, trade-offs, and inertia that block progress<br/>- What roles cargo owners and suppliers play in decarbonization<br/>- How Smart Freight Centre supports real collaboration through training and facilitation<br/><br/>Want to dive deeper into real-world examples of logistics decarbonization?<br/>Check out Net Zero Logistics Delivered — Smart Freight Centre’s flagship report featuring insights from over 50 companies: https://allchiefs.nl/net-zero-logistics-delivered-insights-and-inspiration-from-leading-organisations/<br/><br/>Want to learn more about collaboration? Enroll in SFC Academy courses, or explore other educational resources in Sustainable Logistics: https://bit.ly/Academy-sustainable-logistics<br/><br/>Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ <br/><br/>Follow us on social media:<br/>LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ <br/>Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social <br/>Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4rimXnLuvgxIY9A2UGyqV1?si=9ac092895fcf44ad</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Episode 8 | The Leadership Series: How Maersk Is Leading Shipping’s Climate Transformation</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we speak with Kaisa Helena Tikk, Head of Commercial Sustainability at Maersk, to explore how one of the world’s biggest shipping and logistics companies is reshaping the future of global supply chains.  Maersk’s ambition: Net-zero by 2040 16 vessels already operating on low-carbon methanol Partnerships with brands like Nestlé delivering &gt;80% emissions reductions Scope 1, 2, and 3 targets driven by sc...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Scott Childress, Chief Sustainability Officer at UPS, a member of our SFC Community, to explore how one of the world’s largest logistics companies is tackling emissions head-on.    Scott shares how UPS is:  Scaling the use of renewable natural gas and CNG in its fleet Leveraging internal carbon tracking tools for Scope 1, 2 &amp; 3 Reimagining supply chains with customers using dat...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <b>Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series</b>, we sit down with <b>Scott Childress</b>, Chief Sustainability Officer at UPS, a member of our SFC Community, to explore how one of the world’s largest logistics companies is tackling emissions head-on. </p><p> </p><p>Scott shares how UPS is: </p><ul><li>Scaling the use of renewable natural gas and CNG in its fleet </li><li>Leveraging internal carbon tracking tools for Scope 1, 2 &amp; 3 </li><li>Reimagining supply chains with customers using data-backed transparency </li><li>Using AI and smart routing to cut mileage and boost efficiency </li><li>Achieving year-over-year absolute emissions reductions </li></ul><p> </p><p>Discover the milestones UPS has hit, the lessons they’ve learned, and the bold targets they’ve set, including a 50% reduction in carbon intensity per package by 2035, and the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. </p><p><br/></p><p>Want to follow in their footsteps and start your own decarbonization journey? Explore SFC Academy: <a href='https://bit.ly/SFCAcademyCourseCatalog'>https://bit.ly/SFCAcademyCourseCatalog</a> </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about Smart Freight Centre <a href='https://www.smartfreightcentre.org/en/'>https://www.smartfreightcentre.org/en/</a> </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <b>Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series</b>, we sit down with <b>Scott Childress</b>, Chief Sustainability Officer at UPS, a member of our SFC Community, to explore how one of the world’s largest logistics companies is tackling emissions head-on. </p><p> </p><p>Scott shares how UPS is: </p><ul><li>Scaling the use of renewable natural gas and CNG in its fleet </li><li>Leveraging internal carbon tracking tools for Scope 1, 2 &amp; 3 </li><li>Reimagining supply chains with customers using data-backed transparency </li><li>Using AI and smart routing to cut mileage and boost efficiency </li><li>Achieving year-over-year absolute emissions reductions </li></ul><p> </p><p>Discover the milestones UPS has hit, the lessons they’ve learned, and the bold targets they’ve set, including a 50% reduction in carbon intensity per package by 2035, and the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. </p><p><br/></p><p>Want to follow in their footsteps and start your own decarbonization journey? Explore SFC Academy: <a href='https://bit.ly/SFCAcademyCourseCatalog'>https://bit.ly/SFCAcademyCourseCatalog</a> </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about Smart Freight Centre <a href='https://www.smartfreightcentre.org/en/'>https://www.smartfreightcentre.org/en/</a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations, host Andy Golding is joined by Marcus Lomax, Technical Manager at Smart Freight Centre, to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions in emissions accounting.They explore why more data isn’t always better, how to choose the right level of aggregation, and what it means to follow round trip logic under ISO 14083 and the GLEC Framework. If you’re navigating primary vs. secondary data, trying to account for empty runs, or simply aiming to improv...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations, host Andy Golding is joined by Rik Arends (Senior Director at Smart Freight Centre) and Martijn Bakker (Lead Consultant at All Chiefs) to explore the critical role of Sustainable Logistics Roadmap (SLR) in decarbonizing logistics operations.  What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why every company needs a Sustainable Logistics Roadmap ✔️ How an SLR helps prioritize emissions reduction efforts ✔️ The importance of stakeholder alignment in achieving sust...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the final series of the Smart Freight Conversations Road Freight Electrification! In this three-part series, we explore the vital role of Road Freight Electrification in achieving a zero-emissions logistics industry. 🌱In this episode, hosted by Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Center (SFC), we focus on the crucial role of education in road freight electrification. Joined once again by Tharsis Teoh, Senior Technical Manager at SFC, we discuss:-The importance of educati...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this first series of the Smart Freight Conversations on Road Freight Electrification episode, we're delving into the fascinating world of freight decarbonization and the transition to a zero-emissions logistics industry. 🌱🔌 In today's episode, hosted by Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Center (SFC), we explore the essential topic of Road Freight Electrification with expert insights from Tharsis Teoh, Senior Technical Manager at SFC. With the increasing presence of electric ve...]]></itunes:summary>
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