Essential for Carbon Footprint Accounting: The Inseparable Link Between Load Management and Scope 3 Emission Reduction
News Source: GHG Protocol, Technical Guidance for Calculating Scope 3 Emissions
News Summary
The GHG Protocol indicates that in the logistics industry’s Scope 3 emissions, the “fuel efficiency per ton-kilometer” in the transportation process (Category 4) is a key metric. When vehicles return empty or loads are unbalanced, carbon efficiency decreases. Through smart dispatching, load control, and optimal vehicle configuration, companies can accurately account for the carbon footprint of each trip, comply with ISO 14064 or SBTi standards, and prepare for exports to regions requiring carbon emission declarations (such as under the EU CBAM framework).
Such a business strategy not only ensures compliance with environmental regulations but also enhances performance and credibility in international tenders and ESG reporting.