Mars launches a pioneering project with Rigterink, Shippeo and Elain

Innovative partnership for transparent logistics and transportation missions

25-Sep-2024

Pooling knowledge & resources. Mars in Germany is launching a project with Shippeo, Elain and Rigterink Logistics Group to create greater transparency about Scope 3 emissions from logistics for national transportation.

Dan Boman, Scania CV AB

Mars, the manufacturer of world-famous brands such as SNICKERS®, TWIX®, EXTRA®, M&M'S®, KIND®, Ben's Original(TM), PEDIGREE® and WHISKAS®, has launched a pioneering project in Germany together with the Rigterink logistics Group, Shippeo and Elain. The initiative aims to obtain even more accurate transportation movement data to help further reduce the company's carbon footprint.

The partnership will initially provide enhanced transparency and information on Mars' Scope 3 emissions from logistics for national transportation in Germany. Detailed analysis will also be used to identify and implement potential improvements. This step is part of Mars, Incorporated's global commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.1) The global family-owned company is also aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions along the value chain (Scope 1 - 3) by 50% worldwide by 2030. The active, gradual decarbonization of logistics plays a key role in this.

Shippeo and Elain, a Scania venture, are automating the traditionally manual process of data collection and calculation in logistics, enabling precise visualization of emissions per order, recipient and logistics company - whether for full or partial loads. By combining real-time transportation data from Shippeo, primary fleet data from Rigterink (including vehicle type, route and total load) and specific fuel type data from the fuel provider, the Elain platform can next provide accurate emissions for partial loads, further improving the accuracy of the data provided by Shippeo's Carbon Visibility solution.

Thanks to this innovative partnership, Mars can now report carbon emissions even more accurately for every transportation movement in Germany. This optimized approach ensures exceptional precision in the measurement of fuel consumption and forms the basis for a highly accurate calculation of emissions. The integration of primary data sharpens the calculations of CO2 emissions, simplifies internal reporting and enables Mars Germany to share sustainability data more consciously and quantify its commitment to environmental protection. Future collaborations with suppliers and trading partners are focused on developing further solutions with the aim of reducing the environmental footprint of the transportation sector.

Björn Schlenker, Supply Chain Director at Mars Germany, emphasizes: "The ongoing innovation in the handling of primary data on CO2 emissions positions Mars as a driving force in the sustainability efforts of the logistics industry. By working with Shippeo and Elain, we gain valuable insights from across our logistics in Germany to optimize our operations and reduce our transportation footprint."

Anand Medepalli, Chief Product Officer at Shippeo, adds: "The ability to integrate extensive primary data with our Carbon Visibility solution provides our customers with unparalleled accuracy and reliability in monitoring emissions. The combined expertise of us and our partners will enable Mars in Germany to achieve significant levels of transparency and pave the way for a more sustainable future in the logistics sector. We look forward to working with our partners on this ground-breaking initiative."

Viet-Anh Pitaval, Head of Business at Elain comments: "The partnership with Mars Germany, Rigterink and Shippeo is an important step in leveraging data for more sustainability in logistics. At Elain, we are committed to providing accurate emissions data so that informed decisions can be made to reduce carbon footprints. This collaboration demonstrates how innovative technologies can create transparency and promote a greener future. In the future, we plan to further improve our forecasting and analytics to increase efficiency and sustainability in logistics."

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