RILA, CRT partner to reduce diesel emissions at ports

ARLINGTON, Va. The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced that it will form a partnership with the Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT) to expand efforts to reduce diesel emissions in and around U.S. ports.

"CRT's leadership and innovative market-based approach to reducing diesel emissions has yielded impressive results at the ports of Southern California. Retailers are committed in improving air-quality in and around ports, and their investment in equipment and pursuit of innovative practices are widely recognized. This partnership will allow retailers and the broader shipping community to collaborate to achieve shared goals," said Casey Chroust, RILA EVP for retail operations.

"Working closely together, CRT Members have significantly reduced carbon emissions at the ports. This partnership will expand this successful effort and further improve the air quality in these regions," said Rick Gabrielson, director of import transportation for Target Corporation and president of CRT.

Both RILA and CRT are members of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Program. SmartWay is an innovative collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry, designed to increase energy and fuel efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution.