Research on carbon emission reduction in road freight transportation sector based on regulation-compliant route optimization model and case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 100408
Author(s):  
Ran Wei ◽  
Chunhong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Model ◽  
Emission Reduction ◽  
Carbon Emission ◽  
Freight Transportation ◽  
Route Optimization ◽  
Carbon Emission Reduction ◽  
Transportation Sector ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
Road Freight Transportation

scholarly journals Brazilian Road Freight Transportation Sector: The Challenge of Sustainability

2021 ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Duarte Soliani ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Role ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Freight Transportation ◽  
Fuel Oil ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The Road ◽  
Transportation Sector ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
Cargo Transportation ◽  
Road Freight Transportation

The road cargo transportation system has significant representativeness in the Brazilian economic scenario. Companies depend on transportation to receive inputs from their suppliers and take their products to consumers. This modal is also the major consumer of fuel oil products in the transportation sector. Thus, it is necessary to act with a focus on sustainability, considering the economic, social and environmental aspects. From this perspective, this study aims to present aspects of the concept of sustainability in the Brazilian road freight transportation sector, with emphasis on the environmental, social and economic dimensions. A qualitative research approach was used with the literature research technique in order to build the theoretical basis for discussion on the dimensions of sustainability in Brazilian road freight transportation. The results show that the road cargo transportation sector is relevant for the country and seeks to fulfill its social role and be economically viable; requires attention to environmental awareness and eco-efficiency; should make efforts to use alternatives to avoid damage to the environment, applying technologies to reduce noise pollution, GHG emissions; and seek to comply with environmental legislation acting in a sustainable manner.

scholarly journals Carbon Footprint of Green Roofing: A Case Study from Sri Lankan Construction Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6745
Author(s):  
Malka Nadeeshani ◽  
Thanuja Ramachandra ◽  
Sachie Gunatilake ◽  
Nisa Zainudeen
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Carbon Emissions ◽  
Emission Reduction ◽  
Carbon Emission ◽  
Green Roof ◽  
Carbon Emission Reduction ◽  
Operational Phase ◽  
Flat Roof

At present, the world is facing many hurdles due to the adverse effects of climate change and rapid urbanization. A lot of rural lands and villages are merged into cities by citizens, resulting in high carbon emission, especially in the built environment. Besides, the buildings and the construction sector are responsible for high levels of raw material consumption and around 40% of energy- and process-related emissions. Consequently, the interest in defining the carbon footprint of buildings and their components is on the rise. This study assesses the carbon footprint of a green roof in comparison to a conventional roof in a tropical climate with the aim of examining the potential carbon emission reduction by a green roof during its life cycle. A comparative case study analysis was carried out between an intensive green roof and a concrete flat roof located on two recently constructed commercial buildings in the Colombo district of Sri Lanka. Data were collected from interviews, project documents and past literature in addition to on-site data measurements and a comparison of life cycle carbon emissions of the two roof types was carried out. The results revealed that the operational phase has the highest contribution to the carbon footprint of both roof types. In the operational phase, the green roof was found to significantly reduce heat transfer by nearly 90% compared to the concrete flat roof and thereby contributed to an annual operational energy saving of 135.51 kWh/m2. The results further revealed that the life cycle carbon emissions of the intensive green roof are 84.71% lower compared to the conventional concrete flat roof. Hence, this study concludes that the use of green roofs is a suitable alternative for tropical cities for improving the green environment with substantial potential for carbon emission reduction throughout the life cycle of a building.

Incorporating health co-benefits into regional carbon emission reduction policy making: A case study of China’s power sector

2019 ◽  
Vol 253 ◽  
pp. 113498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaoji Cao ◽  
XueQin Cui ◽  
Wenjia Cai ◽  
Can Wang ◽  
Lu Xing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emission Reduction ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Carbon Emission ◽  
Power Sector ◽  
Carbon Emission Reduction

Oil-saving pathways until 2030 for road freight transportation in China based on a cost-optimization model

Energy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 86 ◽  
pp. 369-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiqi Li ◽  
Yaping Dai ◽  
Linwei Ma ◽  
Han Hao ◽  
Haiyan Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Model ◽  
Cost Optimization ◽  
Freight Transportation ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
Road Freight Transportation

scholarly journals Will Digitalization Change the Road Freight Transportation? - Future Scenarios with Sweden as a Case Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Pernestål ◽  
Albin Engholm ◽  
Marie Bemler ◽  
Gyözö Gidofalvi
Keyword(s):  
Freight Transportation ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Future Scenarios ◽  
Strategic Uncertainty ◽  
Scenario Development ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Road Freight Transportation

Road freight transportation is a key function of modern societies. At the same time, road freight transportation accounts for significant emissions. To reach the UN sustainability goals, sustainable road freight transportation is key. Digitalization, including automation, digitized information, and AI provide opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase service levels in road freight transportation. Digitalization may also radically change the business ecosystem in the sector. In this paper, the question “How will digitalization change the road freight transportation landscape?” is addressed by developing four different future scenarios, using Sweden as a case study. For each of the four scenarios the impacts on the road freight transportation sector are investigated, and opportunities and barriers to reach a sustainable transportation system in each of the scenarios are discussed. In all scenarios an increase in vehicle kilometers travelled is predicted, and in three of the four scenarios significant increases of recycling and urban freight flows are predicted. The scenario development process highlighted how there are important uncertainties in the development of the society that will be highly important for the development of the digitized freight transportation landscape. One example is the sustainability paradigm, which was identified as a strategic uncertainty.

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