VLI Partners with Ale to Offset CO2 Emissions in Rail Fuel Transport

VLI, a multimodal logistics company that specializes in railways, ports, and terminals, has partnered with fuel distributor ALE to offset the CO2 emissions from all fuel transport operations conducted on VLI-operated railways beginning in August. The initiative is expected to compensate for the transportation of 15 million liters of fuel in 2024 alone, equivalent to more than 90 tonnes of carbon emissions.

In 2023, VLI executed its first carbon credits transaction by offsetting greenhouse gas emissions from the transport of 751,000 liters of gasoline and diesel between São Luís and Porto Nacional for ALE. This groundbreaking initiative marked the first of its kind in Brazilian rail transport, complementing both companies’ efforts to neutralize or reduce their carbon emissions.

“VLI aims to revolutionize Brazil’s logistics sector and become a sustainability benchmark. To achieve this future vision, we have a clear innovation strategy that includes disruptive business models and collaborative solutions with our clients. This new phase with ALE is a prime example of how we are advancing towards more sustainable cargo movement, maximizing the potential of the rail mode, which is a standout in terms of low emissions compared to other cargo transport modes,” says Carolina Hernandez, VLI’s Executive Commercial Director.

Elmer Vinhote, ALE’s Executive Logistics Manager, praised the partnership with VLI, highlighting its role in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. “This initiative aligns with our sustainability strategy, which includes the development of our Energy transition fuels, designed to lower pollutant emissions and improve energy efficiency,” he said. He also noted that ALE’s logistics division invests in technology to optimize its logistics network, reduce costs, and foster partnerships that support the company’s growth plan.

The SemC Program

This partnership is part of VLI’s SemC project, which emerged from the company’s internal entrepreneurship journey and brought VLI into the carbon credit market. The program’s core concept is to offset greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing carbon credits linked to each transport, enabling companies to offset emissions associated with rail transport through VLI directly. The system ensures traceability and resource optimization for clients.

VLI’s Decarbonization Efforts

VLI has publicly committed to reducing its CO2 emissions by 15% by 2030. The company has implemented several energy efficiency initiatives as part of this effort. One such initiative is the Leader system, installed in VLI’s busiest logistical corridors. This system enables semi-autonomous train operation when speeds exceed 8 km/h, with estimated fuel savings of 7% in the East and Southeast Corridors and 3.5% in the North Corridor.

Another example is Fuelytics, a tool developed as part of VLI’s internal entrepreneurship projects. Fuelytics uses mathematical modeling to prioritize operational actions that reduce diesel consumption. Since its implementation, Fuelytics has saved over 3 million liters of fuel, reducing atmospheric emissions by approximately 7,000 tonnes of CO₂.

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