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Tracks uses primary data to calculate CO2 emissions earning them SFC Accreditation
Jun 14, 2023
Berlin, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands, 29 April 2021 - Smart Freight Centre (SFC) announced today that Berlin-based Tracks GmbH is among the first SFC Accredited partners to utilize primary fuel consumption data to calculate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and report in accordance with the GLEC Framework.
IW-NET project leads the IWT sector's input for new ISO Standard
Jun 14, 2023
Amsterdam, 21 April 2021 - The IW-Net project – through the work of its partners: Smart Freight Centre and the European Inland Waterway Transport Platform, is leading the input of information for the sector-specific annex of the forthcoming international standard ISO 14083 “Quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions arising from operations of transport chains.”
SFC Validation launch
Jun 14, 2023
Amsterdam, 4 March 2021 - Companies can now validate their logistics emission calculation and reporting with Smart Freight Centre.
Henkel
Jun 14, 2023
The heart of Henkel’s sustainability strategy is to create more value for customers and consumers, for the communities it operates in, and for the company – while reducing the environmental footprint at the same time.
Proximus
Jun 14, 2023
In 2020, the Belgian telecommunications provider Proximus reinforced its sustainability strategy with ambitious aims for 2030: making a net positive contribution to the climate, being a truly circular company and having a sustainable supply chain.
IKEA
Jun 14, 2023
IKEA has released its sustainability strategy entitled “People & Planet Positive”, and is using it to drive innovation as well as transform its business, steer investment, and open up new opportunities. Its end-goal is to support the Paris Agreement in becoming climate positive by 2030 through the reduction of GHG-emissions whilst still expanding the company.
Decarbonization study: a call to focus on SME road freight carriers
Jun 14, 2023
Amsterdam, 28 January 2021 - A new study from Smart Freight Centre (SFC) and the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) highlights the crucial role that small carriers play in achieving zero-emission road freight transport in Europe. The report finds that carriers need to strengthen their current commitments and multi-stakeholder collaborations will be essential.
What can major corporations teach us about green freight transportation?
Jun 14, 2023
Amsterdam, 26 January 2021 - By Sophie Punte, Executive Director, Smart Freight Centre.
Climate change. Why bother?
Jun 14, 2023
Amsterdam, 15 December 2020 - By Bonne Goedhart, Business Development Manager, Smart Freight Centre. Why multinational companies should care about their outsourced logistics supply chain emissions.