The goTRG & SupplyChainBrain Retail Returns Sustainability Report 2024 presents insights from our co-branded survey exploring the evolving landscape of sustainable practices within the retail industry.

The manufacturing industry is in the midst of a digital revolution, with AI taking the spotlight and being deployed on a broader scale, allowing companies to elevate their sustainability efforts.

Companies need to take an integrated approach to improving the environmental performance of their warehouses. Experience shows that allowing for key factors at the outset can make the journey easier. 

Traditional linear models of production and consumption, characterized by "take-make-dispose" processes, have led to significant environmental degradation and resource depletion.

The environmental benefits of deploying AI may be overridden by the energy needed to power the technology.

Load optimization software streamlines the transportation planning process, enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and minimizes environmental impact.

Sustainability shouldn’t be isolated from business growth. Shippers, customers, carriers and investors can simultaneously reduce environmental impact while advancing their economic interests. 

To ensure the success of sustainable supply chain transformation, companies must back their plans with real-life data.

With transportation contributing to 16.2% of global emissions, embracing sustainability in all transportation modes is essential for long-term success and a greener future.