Smart Freight Centre and Shift4Good Launch First-of-Its-Kind Investment Platform to Accelerate Logistics Decarbonization
As supply chains continue to evolve under the influence of geopolitical shifts, energy security priorities, and evolving industrial policies, Smart Freight Centre and Shift4Good are establishing a long-term partnership to support the transition toward more resilient and low-carbon freight systems.
This collaboration builds on strong complementarity between the two organizations. Smart Freight Centre convenes a global coalition of more than 200 members, representing over €15 trillion in market capitalization and employing more than 10 million people worldwide. This positions SFC as one of the most operationally influential networks in international transport and supply chains. Shift4Good is a global venture capital platform with €220 million in assets under management that complements this industry reach with its capacity to identify, finance, and accelerate high-impact transport and energy solutions.
Building on SFC’s track record, including the creation and global deployment of the leading carbon accounting standard for freight, this initiative represents the next step in expanding SFC’s role from measurement and coalition building to supporting the structured acceleration of solutions at scale.
Bridging Industry, Innovation and Strategic Alignment
Through the partnership, SFC will act as an ecosystem partner, connecting real-world freight challenges with emerging solutions, while Shift4Good will continue to independently manage its investment vehicles focused on zero- and low-emission transport and energy systems.
The collaboration aims to strengthen alignment between industrial adoption realities and innovation deployment, foster dialogue between corporates and solution providers, and support the industrialization of practical decarbonization solutions across multimodal transport.
Over time, the ambition is to build a durable framework that strengthens the interaction between industry and capital to accelerate the global decarbonization of transport.
A Long-Term Collaborative Ecosystem
The partnership will be implemented through a shared investment platform, cross-regional initiatives, and joint engagement with industry stakeholders.
At its core is a common investment platform designed to connect corporate demand with high-impact transport and energy solutions, creating structured collaboration between industry and innovators.
Cross-regional initiatives, including in Singapore and Canada, will further strengthen collaboration across complementary markets at a time when energy sovereignty, supply chain resilience, and industrial competitiveness are increasingly interconnected.
Shift4Good will also participate in the upcoming Smart Freight Week (April 14–16), contributing a keynote and engaging throughout the event to foster dialogue between industry leaders, innovators, and investors.
About Smart Freight Centre
Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is a globally active non-profit organization for climate action in the freight sector. Our goal is to mobilize the global logistics ecosystem, particularly our members and partners, to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We accelerate the reduction of logistics emissions to achieve a zero-emission global logistics sector by 2050 or earlier, consistent with 1.5°C pathways.
About Shift4Good
Shift4Good is a global venture capital platform with €220 million in assets under management, focused on sustainable transportation and energy. The firm invests in solutions for the movement of goods and people, sectors representing around 25% of global CO₂ emissions, as well as in sustainable energy technologies supporting this transition. Backed by leading European public institutions, financial institutions, corporates, and family offices, Shift4Good partners with entrepreneurs deploying transformative technologies at scale. The firm is headquartered in Paris and Singapore, with additional presence in Luxembourg and Stockholm.
Regulatory Disclaimer
This press release is provided for information purposes only. It does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to invest in any fund or financial instrument. Any investment in a fund managed by Shift4Good is subject to applicable laws and regulations and may be made only on the basis of legally required documentation addressed to eligible investors.