SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING THE USAGE OF ENVIRONMNETALLY EFFICIENT SHIPPING EQUIPMENT AND FOR PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL CREDITS BASED ON SUCH USAGE

摘要

Various systems and methods for tracking the usage of shipping equipment are disclosed. An environmental benefit associated with the use of the shipping equipment may be determined and corresponding environment credits may be awarded based on the environmental benefit. In some embodiments, the movement and, optionally, the environmental conditions of a shipment or shipping equipment may be tracked as the shipment progresses from an originating location to a destination location. In some embodiments, a shipment or shipping equipment may be tracked by generating a data object that is transported with the shipment. The data object may be updated with the route, environmental conditions and timing of the transportation of the shipment. The data object may be transferred to various devices and locations for transport or storage with the shipment or shipping equipment. Data recorded in the data object may then be used to deliver environmental credits based on the stored data.