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.
US Zero-Emission Road Freight in Focus: Policy, Technology, Infrastructure, and Market Outlook
The report outlines the progress of U.S. zero-emission freight from four key dimensions: policy, vehicle technology, infrastructure, and market, aiming to provide readers with a clear and multi-dimensional understanding through a multi-faceted examination. Through the comprehensive analysis of these four dimensions, this report aims to construct a comprehensive cognitive framework for readers, helping them better understand the current status, challenges, and future development directions of zero-emission freight in the United States.
Powering Forward: Insights for Scaling Electric Truck Projects - China’s Shenzhen-Dongguan-Huizhou Pilot Project
This report summarizes the Shenzhen-Dongguan-Huizhou (SDH) electric truck pilot project, examining its challenges, actions, and outcomes. It highlights electric trucks' suitability for sub-300 km operations, the need for strategic infrastructure, and notable emissions reductions. Lessons learned guide recommendations for expanding zero-emission freight corridors across China, emphasizing collaboration, planning, and supportive policies to scale sustainable logistics solutions.
Net Zero Logistics Delivered – Insights and Inspiration From Leading Organizations
This report aims to deeply understand how the logistics eco-system can be a fully sustainable industry, providing practical solutions and best practices for organisations to deploy and accelerate their Net Zero journeys. To achieve this, we brought together expertise from over 75 participants, conducted more than 50 in-depth interviews, and analysed at least 25 research reports from leading institutions, resulting in over 20 company case studies providing insights and inspirations.
Road Freight Decarbonization Guide
This document is a starting point for buyers of road freight services across the globe to engage and collaborate with their service providers on mitigating climate change impact from their trucking operations.
Sea Freight Decarbonization Guide
This document is a starting point for buyers of international ocean freight services, mostly container and bulk, to engage with their service providers on mitigating climate change impact from their sea freight operations.
China Zero Emission Freight Status Report 2023
This in-depth report provides key insights into China’s efforts toward a zero-emission road freight sector. It covers policy developments, the latest technology and market trends for zero-emission trucks, infrastructure advancements, and carbon reduction calculations. With a focus on medium and heavy trucks, this report also includes economic assessments and innovative insights to help decision-makers drive the transformation of China’s freight sector.