Gestão ambiental e inovações sustentáveis no setor de transportes: estudo de caso na Zero Carbon Logistics®

Abstract

The transportation sector, one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Brazil, plays a significant role in global warming, with considerable environmental impacts. This study aims to evaluate the environmental management practices of the Zero Carbon Logistics® company and identify innovations that promote the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. The research, covering the period from 2021 to 2023, employed descriptive, bibliographic, and case study methods, with qualitative and quantitative data collection through interviews and analysis of sustainability reports. The results show that the company has adopted significant innovations, such as electric vehicles and route optimization, demonstrating a commitment to reducing CO2 emissions, especially in indirect emissions related to electricity consumption and the supply chain. It is concluded that the company’s sustainability practices, combined with the implemented innovations, are effective in mitigating environmental impacts; however, constant vigilance over emissions and the development of new strategies are necessary to achieve carbon neutrality.