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Building a Greener Future: How Staci Americas Supports Sustainable Warehousing and Supply Chain Management

by Staci Americas on May 22, 2025 10:21:56 AM

Today’s brands know that sustainability isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a competitive advantage. From consumer expectations to retailer requirements, environmental responsibility is becoming a key driver of brand loyalty, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

At Staci Americas, we believe the future of supply chain management is green. That’s why we’ve invested in sustainable warehousing practices that minimize environmental impact without compromising service quality. 

Let’s take a closer look at the role a 3PL plays in supporting a greener supply chain — and how Staci’s helping brands meet their sustainability goals!

“When I look at a 3PL partner, environmental responsibility is part of the decision. I want to see real actions, not claims. If they don't track energy use, reduce waste, or care about emissions, they're not a fit. These are simple signals that show a partner is serious. I care about sustainability because waste adds cost. It also affects brand trust. Customers expect us to care about the planet.”
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Alec Loeb
VP of Growth Marketing, EcoATM

 

♻️ Optimized Energy Use: LED Lighting & Smart Occupancy Controls

Warehouses are traditionally energy-intensive environments. Without thoughtful systems in place, energy consumption can quickly spiral — driving up both costs and carbon emissions.

At Staci Americas, we’ve taken a smarter approach:

💡 Energy-Efficient Lighting: We’ve upgraded our facilities with LED lighting systems, which consume significantly less electricity than traditional lighting options.

🚥Occupancy Sensors: Our smart occupancy sensors ensure lights are only active where and when needed, automatically adjusting based on activity levels throughout the warehouse.

In addition, we focus on re-engineered workweeks to minimize travel emissions and charge forklifts during off-peak hours to lessen the impact on the energy grid.

By optimizing energy use, we reduce our environmental footprint — and help our clients align their operations with growing expectations for carbon responsibility.

“Environmental responsibility is absolutely essential when we evaluate a 3PL partner. It's not just about checking a sustainability box anymore. Customers expect better, and frankly, so do we. We work across global markets, and with that comes a responsibility to reduce our impact wherever possible. If a partner isn't taking active steps to reduce energy use or limit waste, it's a red flag. For us, the most effective strategies in our warehouse operations have been practical ones that deliver real results. Switching to LED lighting with smart sensors made an immediate difference. It sounds simple, but the savings in energy and cost were clear.”
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Wayne Mills
Head of Operations, Seven Seas Worldwide

 

🚮 Responsible Waste Management: Recycling at the Warehouse Level

Sustainability doesn’t stop at energy use. Waste management is another critical piece of building a responsible supply chain.

At Staci Americas, we encourage and actively implement:

♻️Comprehensive Recycling Programs: Within our warehouses, we sort and recycle materials wherever possible, reducing landfill contributions.

♻️Sustainable Disposal Practices: Materials that can't be reused or recycled are handled with environmentally responsible methods, ensuring minimal ecological impact.

For brands that care about sustainability at every touchpoint, partnering with a 3PL that mirrors their values is essential. Currently, we achieve a 95% waste recycling rate across our network, drastically minimizing landfill contributions and promoting a circular economy.

“In the waste management industry—especially across high-growth markets like Texas—environmental responsibility is no longer optional when evaluating a 3PL partner. At Frontier Waste Solutions, we've built our business around operational excellence and sustainability. We expect the same from our logistics partners. When assessing a 3PL provider, I ask questions that go beyond pricing and delivery metrics: - Are they investing in clean technologies? - Do they actively manage waste, stormwater, and emissions? - Can they align with our sustainability goals at both the facility and fleet level? The most effective partners integrate sustainability across operations—especially in warehousing.”
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John Gustafson
Founder, President & CEO, Frontier Waste Solutions

 

♻️ Environmental Protection: Waste and Stormwater Monitoring

Pollution control is a crucial — but often overlooked — aspect of sustainable warehousing. Improperly managed facilities can contribute to water pollution and broader environmental harm.

At Staci Americas, we take proactive steps to safeguard the communities we operate in:

🚮 Waste Management Oversight: We actively monitor and manage warehouse waste to prevent contamination and minimize environmental impact.

⚙️ Stormwater Runoff Management: Our facilities include systems to properly manage stormwater runoff, reducing the risk of pollution entering local ecosystems.

Our initiatives include implementing green packaging solutions, reducing total waste output by 15%, and adhering to carbon reduction protocols aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement.

By integrating environmental safeguards into our warehouse operations, we help protect local waterways, support community health, and strengthen our clients’ supply chain sustainability

↘️ Less CO₂, More Conscious Impact

At Staci Americas, we prioritize sustainable warehousing by offering tools and strategies to help clients measure and reduce their carbon impact.​

We provide: 

  • Carbon Analysis: We provide annual CO₂ reporting to calculate your average emissions per order and identify areas for improvement. ​
  • Carbon Footprint Offsetting: Staci can invest in certified carbon-neutral initiatives on your behalf to temporarily balance emissions, while collaborating with you on long-term reduction strategies. 

By integrating these practices, we support your path toward greener, more efficient logistics operations.​

“Having spent over two decades in outdoor retail, I've had a front-row seat to how environmental responsibility impacts our supply chain partnerships. At Roofnest, we prioritize 3PL partners who align with our outdoor ethos - companies that protect the environments our customers explore. When I expanded our international distribution channels, I found that the most effective energy-reduction strategy wasn't high-tech, but actually inventory management software. By optimizing order consolidation, we reduced unnecessary shipping by 27% with our European distributor, significantly cutting our carbon footprint.”
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Morgan Newlon
Director of Sales, Roofnest

 

🤝Our Commitment to People, Planet, and Progress: Staci’s CSR Goals

Our 2025 CSR goals reflect a strong commitment to responsible, forward-thinking operations. We're focused on environmental, ethical, and social initiatives that create lasting impact across our global network.

  • Environmental: Reduce transport emissions by 20% and transition 100% of urban deliveries to green methods.

  • Ethical: Ensure all suppliers meet ESG standards and train 100% of employees in ethics and responsible practices.

  • Social: Roll out a Group-wide diversity and inclusion policy and eliminate paper use in logistics management.

These goals are just the beginning of our ongoing journey toward sustainable, ethical, and inclusive growth.

“As VP of Marketing and Customer Success at Satellite Industries for over 26 years, I've seen how environmental responsibility has become crucial in evaluating any supply chain partnership. The portable sanitation industry faces unique environmental challenges that parallel those in warehouse operations.For energy consumption specifically, we've implemented proactive planning systems that optimize freight shipping. By filling trucks completely and using strategic LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipping with partner companies, we've reduced our carbon footprint while cutting transportation costs by approximately 18%.”
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Michelle Amelse
Vice President of Marketing and Customer Success, Satellite Industries

 

Sustainability Isn’t Optional — It’s Operational

Today’s consumers, investors, and partners expect brands to lead with sustainability — not just in products, but across their entire supply chains. Warehousing and fulfillment are critical links in that chain, and the right 3PL can make a significant difference.

♻️ At Staci Americas, sustainability isn’t an add-on. It’s embedded into how we operate every day, helping our clients move closer to their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals while maintaining the operational excellence they expect.

Ready to build a greener, more responsible supply chain?

Contact us to schedule a call and learn how our sustainable warehousing solutions can support your brand’s growth and environmental commitments!

What experts have to say

Warehouse Energy Reduction

“Environmental responsibility has become increasingly critical in vetting 3PL partners, especially for blue-collar service businesses looking to scale. When I worked with logistics-dependent portfolio companies at Garden City, we found environmentally-conscious partners typically had 15-20% more efficient operations overall, not just in sustainability metrics. For warehouse energy reduction, I've seen the biggest ROI from implementing IoT sensors connected to workflow automation platforms. One distribution client reduced energy consumption by 32% by installing occupancy-triggered lighting zones and temperature control systems that adjusted based on real-time facility usage patterns rather than static schedules. The most overlooked strategy is actually data-driven route optimization. When we helped Valley Janitorial modernize their operations, implementing AI-driven routing not only reduced their response times but cut fuel consumption by 27% across their service fleet. This had the dual benefit of reducing costs while significantly lowering their carbon footprint.”

Keaton Kay, Founder & CEO, Scale Lite

Simple Upgrades: Immediate Impact

“Environmental responsibility is a big factor for me when choosing a 3PL partner. I want to see it built into their daily operations, not just mentioned in a mission statement. That includes energy use, water management, and waste handling. If a warehouse hasn't upgraded lighting, addressed stormwater, or thought through its waste systems, that usually tells me their overall standards are low. A strong partner takes those details seriously because they reflect bigger habits. 

The best results I've seen come from simple upgrades with immediate impact. LED lighting with motion sensors cuts electricity use fast, especially in low-traffic zones. Some facilities use rooftop solar to offset part of their energy demand, which adds up over time. On the water side, systems that capture runoff and reuse it for non-potable needs like landscaping make a clear difference. Waste is a big one too, but the best partners reduce it before it starts, not just sort it at the end.”

Johannes Hock, President, Artificial Grass Pros

Automated Low Light Zones

“I take warehouse efficiency seriously, because inefficiency compounds when you scale. What's worked for us? Automated low-light zones. We mapped inactive shelving to reduce full illumination by 40% using passive infrared sensors and occupancy logic. It's low drama but high yield. I'm not interested in performative solar panels if the basics haven't been nailed. So we track kWh per square meter and set monthly decline targets per site. That's how you create actual pressure, not PR fluff. 

When choosing partners, I ask for raw data. Not pledges, not badges, not glossy sustainability PDFs. I want energy audits, waste ratios, and forklift cycle counts. We once walked away from a provider that looked perfect on paper but couldn't show a single sub-metered report. Transparency wins the deal. If they can't track waste, they can't manage risk.”

Thomas Franklin, CEO & Blockchain Security Specialist, Swapped

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