Getting started with Carbon Footprinting
Carbon Footprinting is widely used in transport and logistics. For this reason, a range of practical solutions and tools have already been developed that allow companies to calculate, allocate, and report on their own CO2 emissions. Below you will find comprehensive information so you can get started right away. Click on one of the links below or browse through the various options with explanations.
Tools and solutions
CO2 reporting software
To calculate your CO2 emissions, you can purchase a software package or develop one yourself. Here you will find the various packages as well as guides to get started on your own.
Step-by-step plan for CO2 reporting
Your report must meet the requirements of customers, financiers, and yourself. The step-by-step plan from Topsector Logistiek explains how to get started with CO2 reporting, so that you can measure correctly and immediately begin improving your operations.
ISO 14083-verification
This international standard for carbon footprinting in logistics describes what companies must do, but not how. Topsector Logistiek has delivered various tools to develop software and processes in accordance with this standard. This way, you will be ready for external verification.(Opens in a new window)
Uniform core dataset
For carbon footprinting, you use information from various IT systems, such as TMS and FMS. To collect and analyse data quickly and cost-effectively, a uniform core dataset with data definitions for carbon footprinting has been established. Here you will find practical guidance for implementation.
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Sharing data
To obtain a complete report or improve your efficiency, you need to exchange information — for example with charterers, freight forwarders, or receivers. With the Basic Data Infrastructure (BDI), you can share data in a safe and reliable way, while it remains stored at the source.(Opens in a new window)
Transport Performance Database
CO2 reports are most reliable when based on self-measured data. Because it is not always possible to measure data yourself or receive measured data from chain partners, Topsector Logistiek has developed reliable benchmarks.
Guidelines
To assist both logistics companies and software companies with detailed choices when implementing the ISO 14083 standard, application guidelines have been developed — for example, covering specific choices for modalities, load carriers, or packaging.
Carbon Masters
Learn how to calculate and allocate CO2 in a playful way — by playing the game Carbon Masters. Simply install the app, register for free, and get started right away.(Opens in a new window)
Making better use of transport capacity
Where traditional indicators, such as the load factor, often give a distorted picture of reality, the Load Performance Indicator (LPI) measures how efficiently the load capacity of a vehicle is utilised throughout the entire journey. This allows you to make better use of your transport capacity and achieve greater commercial advantage.
Would you like to know more about this and calculate your own LPI right away? Click on the link below. The LPI application guidelines for implementation in software can be found here.