Goods Movement

Why we work on Goods Movement

When it comes to decisions about the movement of freight, emissions matter.

The global flow of goods provides society with a greater selection of products at lower prices than ever before. But moving freight represents significant cost centers for companies and carries a significant environmental footprint.

All told, the global freight transportation and distribution system accounts for nearly three billion metric tons of heat-trapping carbon emissions each year. That’s equal to over 700 coal plants.

Global freight emissions are growing rapidly too as a result of increased demands for goods and services. The surge in the movement of goods presents major challenges for efforts to avert climate destabilization and threatens widespread harm to public health.

EDF is tackling the freight challenge head-on. We work with some of the largest consumers of freight services to put freight on a more sustainable path. Together, we are developing and implementing strategies that increase the efficiency of freight movement and cut pollution.