Library
Welcome to SFC’s Library
The SFC Library is your central resource for a wide range of documents essential for understanding and applying our standards and practices. Here, you will find guidance and normative documents, as well as reports, whitepapers, templates, forms, procedures, and other key publications that support sustainable freight management. All of our materials are protected by copyright, and while we allow their use in certain circumstances, we retain full rights over their content.
Most uses of SFC guidance documents do not require specific permission from us, provided acknowledgment of the source is made. This document indicates which use of our guidance documents require written permission from us.
The use of SFC normative (indicated with “specification” in title) documents is more controlled, particularly for Validation and Verification Bodies - VVBs. The rules for their use are described in the same document mentioned above.
SFC Exchange Network Stable Release 1.0 Report
The SFC Exchange Network is a sociotechnical project aiming to establish a decentralized data exchange system for capturing logistics greenhouse gas emissions. It addresses challenges such as data gaps and interoperability issues by supporting organizations in acquiring reliable data and facilitating peer-to-peer data exchange. Building on previous SFC projects and integrating the iLEAP data model, it envisions achieving emissions transparency and promoting decarbonization within transport chains. Operating on the concept of dataspaces, the network enables secure and seamless data sharing, with stakeholders governing the ecosystem collaboratively.
Unlocking Your Carrier's Electrification Buy-in: A Guide with the 3rd Party Electrification Framework
Road freight is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Electrification offers a powerful solution, but carrier hesitancy due to market uncertainty, knowledge gaps, and resource constraints can stall progress. This guide equips freight buyers with the 3rd Party Electrification Framework (3PEF) – a roadmap to: align with carriers on the vision for electrification, build strong collaborative partnerships, and to offer operational support to ease the transition.
Breakbulk GHG Emissions Accounting and Reporting Guidance
This publication provides the first ever methodology harmonizing emissions accounting and reporting in the Breakbulk segment. The methodology is aligned with existing international standards regarding carbon accounting and reporting for the logistics industry, the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) Framework and ISO 14083.
Procurement Playbook Toward Zero Emissions Logistics Services
This innovative Playbook empowers shippers and freight buyers to optimize sustainable logistics procurement by aligning with industry-recognized standards. Key highlights include: streamlining the procurement process for effective sourcing of low-carbon solutions; pinpointing crucial sustainable criteria to enhance logistics procurement; practical tools and mechanisms for inclusion of sustainability in any sourcing strategy, RFI, RFP and evaluation.
Exploring Sustainability in Road Freight Electrification: a Comprehensive FAQ
The publication addresses the sustainability challenges inherent in the electric truck’s lifecycle, offering comparisons with traditional diesel trucks where relevant. It provides clear insights into how both the vehicle and battery industries are addressing these challenges, subsequently empowering logistics actors with actionable steps to ensure sustainability amidst the transition.
Measuring and Reporting the Carbon Footprint of Electric Freight Vehicle Operations: Whitepaper
This Whitepaper addresses the critical aspect of measuring and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from electric vehicles in logistics. As the adoption of electric freight vehicles gains momentum, particularly in the US and the EU, understanding and accurately accounting for their carbon footprint is crucial. This Whitepaper provides essential guidance for logistics professionals, offering nuanced insights into lifecycle emissions calculation, specifically tailored to electric vehicles and electricity usage. This resource acts as a valuable supplement to the ISO 14083 and the GLEC Framework.