How CubiQ helps customers reduce their carbon emissions: by the numbers

Published on
January 30, 2025

How CubiQ helps customers reduce their carbon emissions: by the numbers

Sustainability has become an urgent priority for businesses, especially in logistics and warehousing, where inefficiencies can lead to significant carbon emissions. At CubiQ, we’re empowering our customers with the tools and technology to operate more efficiently and sustainably, creating measurable impacts. Let’s break down how our solutions can help reduce emissions with real-world numbers:

1. Optimizing warehouse processes for energy efficiency

Automating operations with CubiQ significantly reduces the energy consumption of warehouses:

Processing Time Reduction:

CubiQ processes parcels and pallets in under 2 seconds, compared to manual operations that can take 5–10 minutes per item. This translates to a 95% reduction in processing time, leading to lower equipment runtime and energy usage.

Energy Savings:

A typical warehouse lighting system consumes about 1.2 kwh per hour. By cutting operation times by 30–50%, warehouses can save 1,000–1,500 kwh per month, equivalent to reducing 0.7–1 metric tons of CO₂ annually.

2. Minimizing transportation emissions

CubiQ’s precise dimensional and weight data helps optimize transportation loads, leading to fewer trips and reduced emissions:

Truck Utilization:

Studies show that up to 24% of truck space is underutilized due to inaccurate packaging and loading. With CubiQ’s systems, customers can improve truck utilization by at least 15–20%

For a fleet of 10 trucks making daily trips, this could save 1,200 trips annually, reducing emissions by approximately 120 metric tons of CO₂ (assuming 100 kg CO₂ per trip).

Packaging Accuracy:

By reducing over-packaging by 20%, customers can save materials and lower shipping volume. For a customer shipping 100,000 parcels per year, this equates to saving 5,000 cubic meters of packaging space and reducing CO₂ emissions from transportation by 50–80 metric tons annually.

3. Reducing waste and inefficiencies

Wasted materials, labor, and time directly contribute to emissions. CubiQ eliminates inefficiencies:

Inventory Waste:

The average warehouse loses 5–10% of inventory due to mismanagement. CubiQ’s real-time integration with WMS can reduce this by 50%, saving 50 metric tons of wasted products annually in a mid-sized warehouse.

Reverse Logistics:

Returns account for 15% of shipments in e-commerce. Streamlined returns processing with CubiQ can cut emissions from returns by 10–15%, reducing CO₂ by approximately 30 metric tons per year for every 10,000 returns.

4. Supporting green supply chain practices

CubiQ empowers customers to adopt greener supply chain practices, with measurable impacts:

Energy Savings in Operations:

By optimizing workflows and eliminating redundant processes, customers can achieve 20–30% reductions in energy use, equivalent to saving 2–4 metric tons of CO₂ annually for a typical warehouse.

Digital Transformation:

Transitioning from paper-based systems to digital can save 5–10 metric tons of paper annually for a mid-sized warehouse, equivalent to reducing CO₂ emissions by 15–25 metric tons.

5. Promoting carbon-neutral warehousing

By integrating sustainable technologies with CubiQ solutions, customers can achieve long-term savings:

LED Lighting & Smart Energy Systems:

Warehouses that adopt energy-efficient lighting systems and automation can reduce energy consumption by 30–50%, saving 10–15 metric tons of CO₂ annually for a 100,000-square-foot facility.

Renewable Energy Integration:

A warehouse running on solar energy can save 50 metric tons of CO₂ annually compared to traditional energy sources.

6. Reducing returns and replacements

Returns are a major contributor to emissions due to additional transportation and storage:

Improved Accuracy:

CubiQ reduces labeling, dimensioning, and packaging errors by 99%, minimizing unnecessary returns by at least 10%.

Impact on Emissions:

For every 10,000 returns avoided, customers can reduce CO₂ emissions by 30–50 metric tons annually.

7. Enabling precise carbon footprint measurement

With CubiQ systems, customers can accurately measure how their operations contribute to emission reductions:

Real-Time Tracking:

CubiQ helps monitor metrics like energy savings, packaging reductions, and transportation optimization, making it easier to quantify and report on sustainability efforts.

Total Impact Example

Let’s look at the potential savings for a mid-sized logistics operation using CubiQ’s systems:

Annual Shipments: 500,000 parcels

Carbon Savings Through Transportation Efficiency: 150 metric tons CO₂

Energy Efficiency Savings in Warehousing: 20 metric tons CO₂

Packaging Reductions: 50 metric tons CO₂

Reduced Returns: 30 metric tons CO₂

Total Annual Emissions Reduction: 250 metric tons CO₂

(Equivalent to taking 54 cars off the road for an entire year!)

Leading the way in green logistics

At CubiQ, we’re committed to helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals with actionable, measurable results. By reducing emissions, cutting waste, and optimizing operations, we’re not only creating smarter warehouses but also building a more sustainable future.

Want to reduce your warehouse’s carbon footprint?

Contact CubiQ today to learn how we can transform your operations while making a positive impact on the environment!

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