Legal and regulatory requirements are often weak or poorly enforced in countries vulnerable to humanitarian crises. This can mean that environmental hazards are greater and the environment is more fragile to the impacts of pollution and transport activities.

Promote equality of opportunity and inclusion for drivers, technicians, and logisticians including minorities and people living with disabilities.

Air pollution
Soil pollution
Water pollution
Climate change

· Vehicle greenhouse gas emissions
· Waste from rejected imported items
· Pollution from hazardous materials

Waste from customs rejecting goods that are not clearly labeled; deemed hazardous; lacking origin certificates.

Ensuring compliance reduces rejection by authorities.

List contents on packages to facilitate delivery control.

Require origin certificates to prove sustainable sourcing.

Avoid procuring items containing hazardous materials where less harmful alternatives are available.

Ensuring compliance reduces rejection by authorities which leads to waste.

Clear listing of packaging contents to facilitate delivery control.

Require origin certificates to prove sustainable sourcing.

Avoid procuring items containing hazardous materials if less harmful alternatives are available. Require hazardous materials declaration where appropriate and ensure appropriate safe handling/maintenance/operation/end of life disposal.

Independent monitoring of agencies responding to the Nepal earthquake found that drivers all came from the same caste and gender.

When this was highlighted, action was taken to improve diversity. This brought an additional benefit of diverse contribution to local knowledge, customs, and even engagement with beneficiaries and understanding of the local environment.

# of checks of transport operations against environmental regulatory requirements.

Prevention of environmental damage

Time and resources to review and comply with regulations.