October 25, 2012 at 4:30AM - October 25, 2012 at 12:00PM
MIT CTL E40-298
Objective: The workshop is designed to bring together different stakeholders to discuss the tools and methods of measuring the carbon footprint of transportation in the supply chain. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from leading experts on current methods for measuring carbon footprints and voice their opinion on what is needed from the next generation of carbon measurement tools. The results of this workshop will be used to help define the most important characteristics of a future decision support tool.
Hosts:Dr. Tony Craig & Dr. Edgar Blanco
Sponsor:National Cooperative Freight Research Program
Agenda:
8:30 - 9:00Welcome & Introductions - Dr. Edgar Blanco, MIT CTL
9:00 - 11:00
Different Perspectives on Measuring the Carbon Footprint of Transportation
Ashton Shaw, Menlo Worldwide Logistics (slides)
Lindsay Chason, The Home Depot (slides)
Carl Gerhardstein, CSX Transportation (slides)
Matt Payne, United States Environmental Protection Agency (slides)
11:00 - 11:30Break
11:30 - 12:00The COFRET Project - Dr. Heidi Auvinen, VTT Technical Research Centre (slides)
12:00 - 12:45A Framework for Evaluating Carbon Footprint Tools - Dr. Tony Craig, MIT CTL (slides)
12:45 - 2:30Group Breakouts (Working Lunch)
2:30 - 3:30Group Discussion
3:30 - 4:00 Next Steps
4:00 pm Adjourn
How do I register?
Register by clicking here
What is the cost of this workshop?
This workshop will be free of charge.
Where is the workshop being held?
The workshop will be held at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (building E40, Room 298). You can locate building E40 by using MIT's interactive campus map.
When does the workshop officially begin and end?
The check-in and informal networking will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 25, and adjourn at approximately 4:00 p.m. When booking your return flight, take into consideration the following recommendations for travel time and security checks at Logan: allow two hours for a domestic flight and three hours for an international flight.
Are accommodations provided?
No, each person is responsible for his/her own accommodations.
Where should I stay?
Guests are responsible for their own hotel accommodations. We do not have a block of rooms reserved. However, the hotel property most conveniently located to the campus is the Marriott Cambridge Boston.
Marriott Cambridge Boston
Two Cambridge Center
50 Broadway
Cambridge MA 02142
617-494-6600
For additional accommodation listings, please see Visiting CTL; however, please note that the room rates do not vary greatly for those hotel properties in proximity to MIT.
Where is the nearest airport?
Boston's Logan International Airport.
What is the best way to travel from the airport to the workshop?
To get to MIT from the airport, we strongly suggest taking a cab. The trip will take anywhere from 15-30 minutes, and the fare is roughly $30-35. The cab fare from Logan is always a bit more than the return, because a surcharge at the airport and a tunnel toll add approximately $5 to the total fare.
If you live locally and prefer public transportation, take the MBTA Red Line to the Kendall/MIT stop. It is a short walk from the T.
Should I rent a car?
We do not recommend renting a car. The expense on top of poorly marked streets and lack of available parking makes having a car more of a nuisance than a convenience.
If I drive, how do I get there and where can I park?
If you are renting a car or will be driving, MapQuest and Google Map offer excellent mapping services to get you from your doorstep to MIT.
The nearest self-parking garage is adjacent to the Cambridge Marriott. Rates are approximately $20/day. This garage is not owned or operated by the Marriott.
Addresses for your mapping requests: 1 Amherst St., Cambridge (Muckley Building) and the nearest parking garage is adjacent to 50 Broadway, Cambridge.
What should I wear?
Appropriate attire is business casual; no ties or suit coats are necessary.
What if I have a dietary restriction or allergy?
If you have a dietary restriction or allergy, please email CTL Events Coordinator, Nancy Martin, nlmartin@mit.edu to let her know.
Whom should I contact if I have any other questions?
Please email Dr. Tony Craig tcraig@mit.edu if you have any further questions.