Example 3-1 Promotion of modal shifts using the Russian Trans-Siberian Railway (PC products)
Toshiba Logistics Corp.
In order to reduce lead times, Toshiba Logistics Corp. had been using aircraft to transport its products into Russia; however, this lead to a large amount of CO2 emissions during transport. Accordingly, the company switched to transport via the Trans-Siberian Railway (modal shift) and also developed a new type of packaging capable of withstanding long-distance railway transport. As a result, the company reduced CO2 emissions during transport by 23 kg per PC compared to the previous level.