What is iLEAP?
The next step in the successful application of Smart Freight Centre’s (SFC) GLEC Framework and the related ISO Standard 14083 is to unlock the digital, automated exchange of high-quality logistics emission information on a global scale. This way, companies of all sizes along the logistics value chain can achieve full transparency into their logistics emissions in a cost-effective and seamless manner.
To accomplish this, the iLEAP project aims to establish the standard for seamless connectivity in logistics emissions transparency. iLEAP specifically addresses the unique challenges and considerations of the logistics industry while delivering an incremental pathway to high-quality emissions based on primary activity or emission related data.
Ultimately, the iLEAP standard supports the creation of an ecosystem of solutions and the “Internet of Emissions Data” that is open to everyone, maintains data sovereignty, and is based on a sound emissions calculation approach: the GLEC Framework and ISO14083.
iLEAP's vision
Global Emission transparency
Catalyze emission transparency & support shippers in the decarbonization journey
Seamless Emissions exchange
Provide a global standard for sovereign logistics emissions exchange.
Accurate Carbon accounting
Integrate logistics emissions and product carbon footprints.
iLEAP is a joint SFC and SINE Foundation project
The non-profit organizations Smart Freight Centre (SFC) and SINE are the joint sponsors and operators of the iLEAP project. SFC contributes with its expertise in the development of the GLEC Framework and ISO14083, as well as insights gained from previous digitalization projects.
As a “tech-for-good” non-profit organization, SINE supports iLEAP in the areas of technology strategy, standardization processes, and as co-authors of the iLEAP “Standard”. Previously, SINE was instrumental in the creation of a global digital emissions network for Product Carbon Footprints (the "PACT Network") within WBCSD’s “Partnership for Carbon Transparency.”
What has this project delivered in 2025?
iLEAP offers a unique opportunity for supply chain actors and tool providers to collaboratively set the standard for logistic emissions data exchange. The project builds and expands on the Product Carbon Footprint Data Model delivered by WBCSD’s PACT team. Their technical specifications can be found here. This project is expected to deliver the following outcomes:
Defining the Logistics Data Model Extension
- Created a Data Model, containing all needed technical specifications to enable interoperability at technical, semantical, organizational, and accounting principles levels for logistics actors. The model capturesvariables for all modes of transport and facilitate the compliance to GLEC Framework and ISO14083 standard.
- Integrated logistics emissions data with carbon accounting at product level (PACT’s data model) in the form of a data model extension.
- The Data Model Extension is openly available to enable global acceptance and implementation by every interested company and organization. The iLEAP Technical Specification version 1 was officially launched in June 2025 and comes hand-in-hand with a white paper that gives context to the structure and login behind the technical specifications.
Implemented by 15 Tool Providers
Until mid 2025, the iLEAP Technical Specifications is being implemented by more than 15 tool providers, and the project is actively engaging with dedicated piloters to conduct user testing.
What is next?
Moving forward, we aim to bring iLEAP to the scale up phase, remove all the barriers for real-world testers to put the Data Model Extension into productive use. We will also, work towards an enhanced Technical Specifications to V1.1 to enable more use cases. Lastly, the coming months we will promote the Tech Specs to achieve wider adoption and explore the opportunity to develop Book & Claim semantics, an iLEAP certification service and a new transaction with B2A (business-to-authority) scope.
Why should you join this project?
All actors participating will reap the benefits of being a front-runner and influence the creation of standardized semantics, which are integral in any IT infrastructure used in our industry. In addition, due to the participatory nature of this project, all actors have a neutral space to exchange ideas with peer companies and learn from others’ challenges and best practices.
Immediate Wins
As a participant in the iLEAP project, you would benefit from direct knowledge transfer, gaining hands-on training on a data model that is compliant with GLEC, ISO 14083, and PACT, a unique opportunity to shape the data model based on your business or association needs and requirements, and learning by doing, alongside industry experts and peer companies. Participating now ensures a smooth transition and adoption of the industry standard for data exchange.
Long-Term Gains
Participating in the iLEAP project and implementing the technical specifications would bring you easier access to accurate logistics emission data enabled by the iLEAP standard, enhanced operations and procurement processes, and accelerated decarbonization journey alongside your supply chain partners.
Shippers
As a shipper, you can quantify the impact of logistics within product carbon footprints and leverage this information to reflect supply chain decarbonization efforts at product level. You can additionally, bring in the perspective from both product carbon and logistics emissions data handling.
LSPs and Carriers
Help shape the standard to report logistics emissions to customers. LSPs and carriers are valuable to this project as they bring in expertise in visibility at a transport chain element level and from the specialisation they have across all modalities and asset types which are integral when trying to achieve higher carbon transparency.
Tool Providers
Bring in experience in using data attributes to calculate emissions for different modalities and help shape the technical specifications in detail
Your contribution to iLEAP
We are currently assembling the cohort of project participants to work with us to design and test the data model extension. We differentiate between 3 levels of engagement:
Contributor (lowest commitment)
Companies participating in online workshops to clarify integration-related technical questions. Enterprise or IT Architects, Software Developers, Carbon Accounting and/or LCA specialists are especially suited for this.
Piloter (medium commitment)
Companies willing to test iLEAP-conforming software and to give feedback. Optionally, a Piloter engages with external companies to participate during the Fit-for-purpose testing.
Implementer
Companies implementing the iLEAP technical specifications – either for in-house solutions or as a software provider offering services to iLEAP members and others.
Strategic Collaborations and Pilot Testing
The iLEAP project is supported by the PACT team of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), reflecting a strong alignment in vision toward advancing global emissions transparency. iLEAP builds upon and extends the PACT protocol, enabling the seamless integration of logistics emissions into Product Carbon Footprinting. This advancement is a critical step toward enabling comprehensive and credible decarbonization across the entire value chain, from production to final delivery.
The iLEAP project is also supported by the Open Logistics Foundation (OLF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing open-source applications in logistics and supply chain management, through a strategic collaboration that leverages shared expertise in sustainable logistics and digital innovation to advance progress toward zero-emissions freight.
Implementation, testing, and validation of iLEAP will take place across multiple real-world use cases within OLF’s “Enabling Logistics Decarbonization” Working Group, which is dedicated to accelerating logistics efficiency and supporting the sector in achieving climate targets.
iLEAP in Action: From Partnership to Pilot Phase
Pilot testing of the iLEAP Technical Specifications (the “iLEAP Standard”) is currently underway with the following companies and initiatives participating.
Interested in iLEAP?
Download the Project Description for more information.
You can also find more about the iLEAP work, which is currently in progress, by visiting the iLEAP Technical Specification page.
Would you like to join us?
For more information, contact us via email: team@ileap.global
Relevant publications
The iLEAP Technical Specifications contain the work-in-progress version of the logistics exchange data model, facilitating main data transactions among supply chain stakeholders. The model is by design interoperable to the WBCSD data model, acting as an extension, to support the calculation of product carbon footprints.
Following the launch of 𝗶𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘃𝟭.𝟬, Smart Freight Centre and SINE Foundation release the iLEAP Whitepaper V1, providing in-depth context on the development of the specification and the broader vision behind the iLEAP project.
This white paper outlines:
• The challenges of emissions data fragmentation and lack of interoperability
• The structure and logic behind the iLEAP Technical Specifications
• How the iLEAP community is driving implementation across logistics stakeholders
Download Data Exchange of GHG Logistics Emissions.
Smart Freight Centre conducted the "Data Access" project from 2019 to 2022, in collaboration with logistics actors, to address the reluctance to exchange data in the industry. The project's results, comprising both qualitative and quantitative findings, were published in two reports available here. Through this project, it became evident that the fragmented nature of logistics, where subcontracting is common and a necessary part of operations, many actors rely on their suppliers to collect primary data regarding their logistics activity and emissions.
The guidelines contain the first version of logistics data model. This model will be revised during the course of this project to support the calculation of logistics emissions and to be aligned better with product carbon footprinting.
Download WBCSD Data Model for PCFs.
Data model for GHG emission data at product level based on the PACT Methodology Version 2, and a protocol for interoperable exchange of GHG emission data at product level.
More on the Digitalization Program
Are you interested in our Digitalization Program?
Smart Freight Centre established a dedicated Digitalization Program since 2023 led by Violetta Matzoros, Senior Technical Manager.
As climate change worsens, global geopolitical events disrupt the trade flow, resilience and efficiency of logistics becomes of paramount importance. These megatrends increase the importance of using data in logistics to support decision–making. Data can help redesign the transportation systems to achieve objectives such as greener procurement, emission reduction, cost efficiency and overall visibility.
From a policy standpoint, as the progress on the “Fit for 55” package continues, and the digital strategy of the European Union is advancing, the strategy for logistics actors is clear: lower environmental impact, easier access to higher quality data and sovereign data flows. With the Digitalization program, Smart Freight Centre works with technical partners and our members to achieve that. Our goal is to “integrate digital strategies into all facets of multi modal transport, to accelerate decarbonization and enable transparency and interoperability in the industry”.
Keen to support this work?
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