Summary
Feeling the Pinch: Saving Fuel through Sustainable Supply Chains (WREC Info Session): Note for the Record
Content
Sustainable Warehousing in Humanitarian Operations
Overview
How can humanitarian warehouses reduce environmental impacts while improving efficiency and controlling costs? In this Global Information Session, participants explored practical, field-tested approaches to making warehouse operations more sustainable without compromising operational performance.
The session featured real-world examples of circular and sustainable warehousing practices, including energy efficiency measures, infrastructure improvements, optimized storage configurations, waste reduction initiatives, and behavioural change strategies. Speakers shared lessons learned from implementation in humanitarian contexts, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for scaling sustainable solutions across operations. Participants also exchanged experiences and discussed practical entry points for integrating sustainability considerations into warehouse planning, management, and day-to-day activities.
Key Topics Covered
- Optimising warehouse infrastructure and energy use to reduce emissions and operating costs
- Improving storage layouts and utilisation to maximise efficiency
- Implementing reduce, reuse, and recycle approaches within warehouse operations
- Encouraging behavioural change and staff engagement to support sustainability objectives
- Practical case studies, lessons learned, and tools to support implementation
Note for the Record
The session Note for the Record and presentation slides can be accessed using the link below.
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