Despite all the negative consequences of 2020, there were two remarkable things that happened. First, carbon emissions decreased by 5.4% around the globe, as quarantining and social distancing led to drops in commuting, vacationing, and other activities. Secondly, global supply...
This One Tip of 11 Aids Shippers in Selecting a Freight Forwarder Focused on Carbon Emission Reduction
It’s no secret that consumers now expect that the businesses they buy from are environmentally and socially conscious. According to the 2022 Retail and Sustainability Survey from the business applications firm CGS, 42% of U.S. consumers prefer to wait for a sustainably...
Decarbonizing Ocean Container Transport: Smart Freight Centre Publishes 2021 Clean Cargo Global Average GHG Emission Intensities
The Smart Freight Centre, an international non-profit that reports on and works to reduce emissions from freight transport, has published its annual emissions intensities report for 2021. The report is curated as part of the Clean Cargo initiative, which seeks to track total emissions...
Best Practices to Track, Measure, and Reduce Container Ship Emissions
Ocean shipping has long been the backbone of the global supply chain. While demand continues to rise, the concern over container ship sustainability, i.e., methane, nitrogen oxides, and carbon emissions, has caused a shift in how businesses optimize shipping services. Due...
What Are Scope 3 Emissions & Where Do They Fall in Your Value Chain?
As social norms have evolved, automation of daily tasks has changed everything. Manufacturing plants in areas with low-cost labour have supplanted handmade, local products. As a result, transportation of raw materials and finished goods have resulted in more carbon emissions.
Many...
What are Emissions and GHG Reporting for NVOCCs
Finding meaningful emissions reductions and better data for greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting can be troubling at best. However, some blame in poor tracking comes from simply not realizing that the network beyond your reach may actually be responsible for many emissions. For instance,...
How to Calculate Emissions in Seafreight With Ease
Even with unrelenting pressure on supply chains worldwide, the focus on sustainability and eco-friendly operations continues to gain momentum. This interest from customers and investors alike has shippers and carriers everywhere wondering how to calculate CO2 emissions and what...
What Does SFC and GLEC Accreditation Mean in Global Trade
With so much attention directed at sustainability and eco-friendly trends within the shipping and transportation industry, more and more people are learning about the Smart Freight Centre. The impact of carbon emissions and transportation monitoring on the industry is undeniable....
How Are CO2 Emissions Measured Through Real-Time Tracking and Why It Adds Value to Shippers
Carbon emission reduction, CO2 emission formula calculations, and cleaner shipping options are just some of the changes that have come to the freight transportation industry in the wake of ongoing disruptions, culminating in COVID shutdowns and disruptions. Demand for cargo space,...
How a CO2 Emissions Calculator for Shipping Works & What It Tells You
As CO2 output calculator data and emission levels remain hot-button topics, it also continues to climb up the list of consumer focus points for global trade. Keeping up with fuel use and emissions and rising pressure to implement carbon emissions calculators in transportation...