iLEAP Technical Specifications and Whitepaper Now Available
Building the foundation for standardized, digital emissions data exchange in logistics.
Smart Freight Centre and the SINE Foundation have released two complementary knowledge products to advance emissions transparency in global logistics: the iLEAP Technical Specifications v1.0 and the accompanying iLEAP Whitepaper v1.
These resources mark a key milestone in supporting trusted, interoperable, low-cost emissions data exchange enabling the logistics sector to meet growing demands for accurate, decision-grade information.
"iLEAP lays the foundation for a more connected and accountable logistics ecosystem. It reduces integration costs, enhances emissions data quality, and makes it easier to deliver actionable insights to all supply chain stakeholders using our platform — from global cargo owners to carriers, all striving to decarbonize as a core part of their competitive strategy.”
Karsten Kopland
Head of Product Management / CPO, Kinver
Introducing the iLEAP Technical Specifications
At the core of this release is the iLEAP Technical Specifications v1.0, which defines a standardized data model and protocol for peer-to-peer emissions data exchange. Built on the GLEC Framework version 3 and aligned with ISO14083:2023 standard, the specifications support automated data flows across IT systems, regardless of mode, region, or company size.
The technical specifications are also designed for full interoperability with WBCSD’s PACT ecosystem, facilitating seamless integration with Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) systems and helping companies strengthen their scope 3 emissions reporting.
By addressing key barriers like data fragmentation, high implementation costs, and lack of interoperability, iLEAP provides a scalable solution that works with existing infrastructure, while preserving data sovereignty and ensuring comparability.
“Along harmonization of GHG calculation methodologies, standardization is needed for the step of sending the results to the contractor of a transport service. In France, the mandatory reporting of GHG emissions from transport services providers to their customers, for each transport service, would certainly benefit from a standardized protocol like iLEAP”.
Marc Cottignies
Engineering Expert, ADEME
Strategic Context from the iLEAP White Paper
To complement the technical release, the iLEAP White Paper outlines the broader vision and structure behind the initiative. It introduces the iLEAP Digitalization Framework, explains core data transaction types, and describes how stakeholders including shippers, carriers, digital solution providers, and regulators can engage in the system and benefit from its adoption.
The white paper also details iLEAP’s use-case driven data model, which allows organizations at different stages of digital maturity to adopt the protocol and improve the accuracy of their emissions reporting over time.
Join the iLEAP Webinar – June 17 2025
To further support the rollout, Smart Freight Centre and SINE Foundation will host a public webinar on June 17 at 16:00 CET. The session will walk through iLEAP’s data transaction processes, feature insights from early adopters across the logistics value chain and explain how iLEAP will develop in the near future.
Register for the Webinar here.
Explore the iLEAP Technical Specifications here.