Freight Emissions Calculator
An organizational carbon footprint is an essential component on the journey towards net-zero and is the first building block towards any sustainability strategy. A carbon footprint can also provide an initial climate risk and opportunities assessment by identifying emissions hotspots across your value chain. Companies all over the world measure and report their carbon footprint to their stakeholders and use the findings to inform their sustainability actions.
At Freightways, we believe in supporting our clients and partners by sharing the carbon emission data for each shipment we handle through air, ocean, road or rail freight for free. Our calculator is calculator is accredited by the Smart Freight Centre for adherence with the Global Logistics Emissions Council Framework (GLEC), the official global standard for the calculation and reporting of logistics emissions. This means it is also ISO 14083-aligned.
Here are the benefits for companies that choose to measure their Carbon Footprint:
Benefit
- Identifies Emission Hotspots
- Enables Setting of Reduction Targets
- Access to Carbon Markets
- Regulatory Compliance
- Improves Stakeholder Transparency
- Enhances Corporate Reputation
- Drives Operational Efficiency
- Facilitates Risk Management
- Unlocks New Revenue Streams
- Supports Strategic Planning
- Increases Investor Confidence
- Promotes Long-Term Sustainability
Description
- Tracking helps pinpoint the main sources of emissions within the company’s operations, such as manufacturing, transportation, or energy use, allowing targeted reduction efforts.
- Provides a baseline of current emissions, which is essential for setting measurable and achievable carbon reduction goals.
- Enables participation in carbon markets by establishing a verified emission baseline, allowing companies to buy or sell carbon credits and offsets.
- Ensures compliance with environmental regulations that require emissions reporting, helping to avoid fines and penalties.
- Enhances transparency with investors, customers, and other stakeholders by demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action.
- Positioning as an environmentally responsible company can boost brand image, attract eco-conscious customers, and improve public relations.
- Identifying emissions often reveals inefficiencies, such as energy wastage, leading to cost-saving opportunities through improved processes and technologies.
- Understanding carbon exposure helps companies manage risks related to carbon pricing, regulation changes, and supply chain disruptions.
- Companies can generate and sell carbon credits through verified reduction projects, creating additional revenue sources.
- Provides data for making informed decisions on investments in sustainability initiatives, such as renewable energy or energy efficiency projects.
- Tracking and reporting emissions align with investor demands for transparency in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, attracting sustainable investments.
- Helps integrate sustainability into the corporate strategy, supporting long-term business viability and aligning with global climate goals.