ECO-EFFICIENCY OF THE ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT OF THE REGION NORTH AMERICA IN THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE

América Zamora Torres () and Diana Areli Mora Zimbrón

Revista Global de Negocios, 2017, vol. 5, issue 1, 91-102

Abstract: This research aims at quantifying and analyzing carbon footprint as an indicator of eco-efficiency in the Mexican international road freight transport industry. We compare Mexican efficiency to the United States and Canada. This evaluation is done using GHG emissions (Greenhouse Gas) of Quantis in its Scope 3 version. We examine data series for the period 2003-2011. The carbon footprint of Mexico, USA and Canada was calculated and then a comparative evaluation of the emissions was performed for each of the 3 countries. The results show that Mexico and Canada generate a higher percentage of indirect emissions, without downplaying direct emissions generated. In the US the total emissions from the sector study (80.62%) refers to emissions generated directly by operating units of the sector. It concludes with alternative solutions to mitigate emissions

Keywords: Road Freight Transport; Carbon Footprint; International Trade (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F18 L99 O57 Q01 Q27 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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