One Spot for the Greater Good
Just as our team of logistics professionals is dedicated to providing around-the-clock confidence for our customers, we are driven to implement solutions that have a positive societal and environmental impact through our Environmental, Social and Governance programs.
Fueled By Talent, Driven By Passion
At Spot, we’re on a mission to redefine what it means to move goods, proving that efficiency isn’t just about speed but also about environmental responsibility and the well-being of our people.
A Sustainable Future
Our dedication to sustainable practices is recognized by industry leaders. In 2024, SmartWay, a prestigious environmental program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, gave Spot a six on a scale of 1-10 out of over 800 logistics companies evaluated. This impressive achievement, with an estimated carbon dioxide emission of 1,747 grams per mile, is a testament to our dedication to operating and reducing our environmental impact.
Spot recognizes the freight industry’s environmental impact and are committed to being part of the solution. We are actively engaged in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through innovative partnerships.
Spot has partnered with the Fleet Sustainability Index (FSI) to provide customers with the most accurate carrier emissions data available to freight brokerages.
The FSI leverages Department of Transportation (DOT) data to capture a carrier’s most frequently used truck models and their corresponding year of manufacture. This granular data allows the FSI to create a custom emissions rating for each carrier, offering a more precise picture of their environmental footprint than traditional “single factor” methods.
For inquiries about sustainable transportation solutions and leveraging the FSI’s data, please get in touch with our dedicated sustainability team at sustainability@spotinc.com.
Philanthropy
At Spot, success extends beyond business metrics. Throughout 2023, our employees actively engaged in community activities, demonstrating our commitment to social responsibility and making a tangible difference in the lives of others.
Gleaners Virtual Food Drive
In 2023, Spot’s Indianapolis team actively demonstrated their commitment to fighting hunger by proudly participating in Gleaners’ annual food drive. Their efforts raised several thousand dollars, directly aiding individuals and families struggling with food insecurity within the local community.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail Clean-up
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is a non-profit organization that continuously works to preserve and improve the Culture Trail to remain a top-notch public area for the community. More than 40 teammates participated in weeding plant beds, spreading mulch, picking up trash, and more over a two day span.
Joshua House: Lending a Helping Hand
Teammates from our Tampa office and a few other local organizations had the opportunity to help the Friends of Joshua House Foundation, Inc. with its monthly “SERVE” Saturday event. This consisted of helping with landscaping around the property, maintaining some of the houses, and putting together some gathering rooms for the kids.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
In 2023, Spot participated in walks in each of our locations to benefit cancer research. The money raised will fund research to discover more effective treatments and vital patient support to help connect people with breast cancer screenings, diagnostics, treatment assistance, and more.
Our Environment
Spot is dedicated to operating in an environmentally responsible manner, and this commitment is reflected in a range of initiatives across our offices.
Indianapolis Sales Hub
- All offices and floors of Spot’s suite have occupancy sensors, ensuring energy is not being used when areas are not occupied
Indianapolis Operations Hub
- Building is WELL 2022 certified and BOMA 360 certified
- Office-wide single-stream recycling with designated bins
- Bi-annual building-wide electronics recycling program for office and personal electronics
- Low-flow faucets and automatic low-flow toilets
- 2023 all HVAC was converted over to DDC controls
- Building-led annual energy, water, and waste audits
- On-site electric car charging stations
- Parking garage and building lobby lights in process of being converted from fluorescent bulbs to LED
- Occupancy sensors, ensuring energy is not being used when areas are not occupied
Charlotte
- All offices and floors have occupancy sensors, ensuring energy is not being used when areas are not occupied
- Sustainable ordering initiative has swapped common paper supplies (cups, plates, napkins, etc.) with ASTM D6400 Certified compostable options
- Coffee recycling initiative to minimized impact of portioned coffee
Tampa
- LEED Gold and EnergyStar certified building
- Office-wide dual-stream recycling with designated bins
- On-site electric car charging stations
- Entire office has occupancy sensors, ensuring energy is not being used when areas are not occupied
Tempe
- All offices and floors have occupancy sensors, ensuring energy is not being used when areas are not occupied
- Building is EnergyStar 2022, LEED Gold 2022 certified
- Office-wide single-stream recycling
- Continual electronics recycling program for office and personal electronics
- Green Cleaning Program
Chicago
- Building is LEED Silver and WELL certified
- Office-wide dual-stream recycling with designated bins
- Continual electronics recycling program for office and personal electronics
- Green cleaning program implemented, including reusable cleaning cloths, products purchased to meet IEQc3.3 requirements for air quality
- All offices and floors have occupancy sensors, ensuring energy is not being used when areas are not occupied
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Spot is committed to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspace for all employees. Just as we never lose our drive to deliver the best service for our carriers and customers, we are equally driven to create an environment where each employee feels safe and valued.
Diversity
We actively strive to create a diverse workforce that includes individuals from various backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and national origin. We celebrate our employees’ unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to drive innovation and creativity.
Equity
We are committed to ensuring fairness and equal treatment for all employees, regardless of their background.
Inclusion
Spot wants to foster a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and heard. We actively promote open communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
Office Amenities
Each Spot office offers various amenities for employees to have a fun and stress-free work environment. Some of these amenities include soundproof booths and individual workspaces for work-related purposes. Other amenities include access to fitness centers in available offices, ping pong tables in Charlotte, and a bowling alley in Indianapolis.
Additionally, Spot provides all nursing mothers with adequate refrigerators, time, and a private room to express breast milk. These areas are cleaned and sanitized regularly and are shielded from view by the public and coworkers.
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