--- title: "Akzent Zero: Sustainable international logistics" description: In response to the challenges our present possess, Akzent Zero is a program that uses technology in compliance with the environmental care standards. image: https://blog.akzent.mx/hubfs/akzent-zero-logistica-internacional-sustentable.png --- - [COMPANY](https://www.akzent.mx/en/empresa) - [SERVICES](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/akzent-zero-sustainable-international-logistics#) - [![](https://blog.akzent.mx/hubfs/assets/img/almacen.svg) Warehouse and distribution](https://www.akzent.mx/en/servicios/almacen-distribucion) - [![](https://blog.akzent.mx/hubfs/assets/img/transporte-terrestre.svg) Ground Transportation](https://www.akzent.mx/en/servicios/transportacion-terrestre) - [![](https://blog.akzent.mx/hubfs/assets/img/transporte-maritimo.svg) Ocean Shipping](https://www.akzent.mx/en/servicios/transportacion-maritima) - [![](https://blog.akzent.mx/hubfs/assets/img/transporte-aereo.svg) Air Freight](https://www.akzent.mx/en/servicios/transportacion-aerea) - [![](https://blog.akzent.mx/hubfs/assets/img/agencia-aduanal.svg) Customs Broker](https://www.akzent.mx/en/servicios/agencia-aduanal) - [RESOURCES](https://www.akzent.mx/en/recursos) - [CONTACT](https://www.akzent.mx/en/contacto) - [BLOG](https://blog.akzent.mx/) [INTEGRATED APPS](https://www.akzent.mx/en/landingapps/suite/) [** TRACK YOUR CONTAINER ](https://www.searates.com/container/tracking) [** CUSTOMER SERVICE ](https://arcatek.zendesk.com/hc/es-419) LANGUAGE [Español](https://www.akzent.mx/es/) [English](https://www.akzent.mx/en/) # Akzent Zero: Sustainable international logistics [Blog](https://blog.akzent.mx/en) ** Akzent Zero: Sustainable international logistics ![Akzent Zero: Sustainable international logistics](https://blog.akzent.mx/hubfs/akzent-zero-logistica-internacional-sustentable.png) [** Akzent Staff](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/author/akzent-staff) [** Mar 8, 2021 9:31:40 AM](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/akzent-zero-sustainable-international-logistics#) **Current estimates indicate that over 5% of CO₂ emissions are caused by logistics activities, **being freight transport responsible for 85% of them and one of the main causes of pollution worldwide. These and other phenomena have given place to the emergence of a conscious market where consumers prefer products and **green technology logistics services.** ### Decreasing the carbon footprint, a priority for sustainable companies A carbon footprint is the amount of environmental pollution caused by man-made productive activities resulting in greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions all along the lifecycle of a product or service. As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, **an increase in e-commerce activities **[(estimated at 45%)](http://t21.com.mx/opinion/columna-invitada/2020/12/09/covid-19-nuevo-modelo-logistico) **has created a higher demand in logistic services **and has consequently stressed the urgency to develop initiatives to mitigate environmental pollution as much as possible. Thus, reducing the carbon footprint is **a priority for the logistics industry **and although it is taking time, most companies are determined to transit from traditional practices to sustainable processes. According to a study by Accenture, from a sample of 245 global companies, a significant number of them [were unaware of the carbon footprint in their processes and just 10% of the industries worldwide](https://zonalogistica.com/la-huella-de-carbono-en-la-logistica/) changed their supply chains aiming to decrease **environmental pollution**. In addition, one of the obstacles **environmental programs** face is the fact that companies are not quite acquainted with the carbon footprint in their supply chains and aren’t clear enough about how their strategies may impact the environment. ### Alternatives to reduce CO₂ emissions Although **most organizations already implement sustainable processes such as recycling and the use of solar power**, and hybrid freightliners and ecological fuels, **it is advisable to be mindful of the Carbon Footprint Verification**, an analysis that measures the amount of greenhouse gas emissions being produced. In order to shed light in this regard, the World Economic Forum and Accenture have disclosed a document entitled “Supply Chain Decarbonization”, which [highlights five measures](https://zonalogistica.com/la-huella-de-carbono-en-la-logistica/)** that bet on green technology that, if implemented as a whole, could reduce CO₂ emissions:** Importantly as it is, **there are environmental programs under way** allowing companies to adapt to **future regulations on greenhouse gas emissions**, which will improve their efficiency and operative costs thanks to the decline in energy consumption while positioning them as **sustainable companies **and enhancing their organizational credibility. ### Akzent Zero In response to the needs and challenges our present possess, Akzent Zero **is a program that uses cutting-edge technology **in compliance with the highest **environmental care **standards. It is important to have in mind **the concept of green logistics in the first place**, whose implications go from the capacity to identify the causes of pollution along the process to adopting **sustainable technology** all the way to getting certified for demonstrating an environmental commitment. [Akzent](https://www.akzent.mx/es/)’s efforts in this regard have been validated by ecolabels like Gold Standard Global Goals, Climate Action Reserve, American Carbon Registry and Verified Carbon Standard.  In a world where it’s becoming increasingly necessary to adopt measures that help reduce environmental pollution, **our Akzent Zero program provides a green logistics solution **to the environment. ### Related - [Tech Innovation](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/tag/tech-innovation) ### Share - [**](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.akzent.mx/en/akzent-zero-sustainable-international-logistics) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.akzent.mx/en/akzent-zero-sustainable-international-logistics&url=https://blog.akzent.mx/en/akzent-zero-sustainable-international-logistics&source=tweetbutton&text=Akzent+Zero%3A+Sustainable+international+logistics) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.akzent.mx/en/akzent-zero-sustainable-international-logistics) NEXT POST #### [What to Know about the Role of Incoterms in Logistics](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/en/what-to-know-about-the-role-of-incoterms-in-logistics) PREV POST #### [How to comply with Official Mexican Standards (NOMs)](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/en/how-to-comply-with-official-mexican-standards-noms) ![author](https://blog.akzent.mx/hubfs/assets/img/author-thumb-3.png) ### Akzent Staff ### Subscribe ### Related [![Reverse Logistics: A Sustainable Business Process](https://blog.akzent.mx/hubfs/image1.png)](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/reverse-logistics-a-sustainable-business-process) [Reverse Logistics: A Sustainable Business Process](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/reverse-logistics-a-sustainable-business-process) May 25, 2021 7:30:00 AM [![The Relation Between Harvest Season And Your Logistics](https://blog.akzent.mx/hubfs/image1-2.jpg)](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/the-relations-between-harvest-season-and-your-logistics) [The Relation Between Harvest Season And Your Logistics](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/the-relations-between-harvest-season-and-your-logistics) May 20, 2021 7:30:00 AM [![The Fundamentals of Sustainable Logistics](https://blog.akzent.mx/hubfs/image1-1.jpg)](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/the-fundamentals-of-sustainable-logistics) [The Fundamentals of Sustainable Logistics](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/the-fundamentals-of-sustainable-logistics) May 18, 2021 7:30:00 AM [![How Can Good or Poor Packaging Affect my Logistics Operations?](https://blog.akzent.mx/hubfs/image1-2-1.jpg)](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/how-can-good-or-poor-packaging-affect-my-logistics-operations) [How Can Good or Poor Packaging Affect my Logistics Operations?](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/how-can-good-or-poor-packaging-affect-my-logistics-operations) Mar 26, 2021 10:43:37 AM [![The Role of Big Data in Global Logistics](https://blog.akzent.mx/hubfs/image1-Jun-16-2021-05-17-53-69-PM.jpg)](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/the-role-of-big-data-in-global-logistics) [The Role of Big Data in Global Logistics](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/the-role-of-big-data-in-global-logistics) Mar 23, 2021 12:29:52 PM ### Categories [Ground Transportation **](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/tag/ground-transportation) [Air Freight **](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/tag/air-freight) [Ocean Shipping **](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/tag/ocean-shipping) [Tech Innovation **](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/tag/tech-innovation) [Market intelligence **](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/tag/market-intelligence) [Logistics **](https://blog.akzent.mx/en/tag/logistics)