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Implementing the GLEC Framework at Kemira
Jun 14, 2023
Finnish chemical company Kemira implemented the GLEC Framework as a methodology to determine its outbound logistics emissions in just six months. The key to its success was taking a systematic yet pragmatic approach, working with a team of university students to build an in-house system to calculate and report emissions. This complemented advice from Smart Freight Centre on how to best apply the GLEC Framework to Kemira’s logistics operations.
Flexport: Unified methodology in logistics emissions calculation tool through SFC Accreditation to the GLEC Framework
Jun 14, 2023
Flexport’s Carbon Calculator allows companies to easily assess the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint from the transportation of their goods across all modes. To promote a unified methodology in the calculation outputs, and to respond to increased demand from their customers, Flexport’s tool was accredited by Smart Freight Centre (SFC). All calculated emissions produced by Flexport’s technology are in conformance with the GLEC Framework.
Coping with the COP (don't COP out!)
Jun 14, 2023
This week, Smart Freight Centre moderated a session on decarbonizing freight as part of the transport event En Route to COP26.
The Loadstar teams up with Smart Freight Centre to help reduce emissions in supply chains
Jun 14, 2023
Amsterdam, 30 November 2020 - Climate action is no longer on the fringe of the global freight and logistics sector.
Smart Freight Centre and Deutsche Post DHL Group call for carbon insetting to accelerate decarbonization of global freight transportation
Jun 13, 2023
Amsterdam, 12 November 2020 - White paper sees carbon insetting as important lever to accelerate decarbonization of the transport sector.
Scania
Jun 13, 2023
Scania’s purpose is to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system, creating a world of mobility that is better for business, society and the environment.
How corporate leadership can catalyze sectoral change
Jun 13, 2023
Amsterdam, 23 October 2020 - By Eszter Toth-Weedon, Senior Partnership Manager, Smart Freight Centre. It's not always the size of the company that makes a difference. A review of the sustainable freight approaches of selected sectors.
Low Emission Fuels and Vehicles for Road Freight: introductory guide to support the transition to zero emissions
Jun 13, 2023
Amsterdam, 13 October 2020 - Smart Freight Centre launches a new guidance to support stakeholders with the transition to zero emissions, with support from the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) and funded by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO).
Industry giants commit to transparent reporting of shipping emissions
Jun 13, 2023
Amsterdam, 6 October 2020 - The Sea Cargo Charter sets a new benchmark for responsible shipping, transparent climate reporting, and improved decision making in line with United Nations decarbonization targets. Smart Freight Centre is proud to have contributed, together with UMAS, to writing the Technical Guidance underpinning the Charter.