Sustainability Archives

Freight emissions comparison: rail vs. truck vs. air vs. sea CO₂e

Sea vs. Air Freight, Truck vs. Rail: How to Track and Reduce Carbon Emissions in Freight – transport modes compared

Written on September 26, 2025. Posted in Carbon Accounting, Emissions, Sustainability.

Looking to cut your freight emissions but unsure which transport mode is the greenest? Our guide compares the CO₂e footprint of rail, truck, air, and sea freight, helping you balance speed, cost, and sustainability. Discover actionable strategies to track, optimize, and reduce...

Scope 3 emissions in maritime shipping: tracking, reducing, and reporting for sustainability in 2025

Scope 3 Emissions in Maritime Shipping: 2025 Guide & Best Practices

Written on September 5, 2025. Posted in Emissions, Sustainability.

Scope 3 emissions are the largest and most complex part of most companies’ carbon footprints—especially in maritime shipping, where 90% of global trade moves by sea. With new regulations like the IMO 2023 GHG Strategy and EU CSRD, tracking and reducing these emissions is no...

An interview from Paul Canessa Searoutes VP CS with Graham Parker, Co-founder of ShipAngel

Transforming Supply Chain Decision-Making with AI and Data

Written on September 1, 2025. Posted in Emissions, Sustainability.

An interview of Graham Parker, Co-founder of ShipAngel, discussing with Paul Canessa, Searoutes VP Customer Success. What is ShipAngel and what does it do? Graham Parker: ShipAngel is an operating system for shippers that was born at the end of the COVID era. We work with...

Interview with Corentin Hanonge, Data Analyst at Roquette

Written on June 12, 2025. Posted in Sustainability.

Roquette Group is a global leader in the production of pharmaceutical ingredients, animal nutrition, food, plant care products, and cosmetics derived from starch. We operate 30 manufacturing sites worldwide and employ 10,000 people globally.

The Argument for Supply Chain Sustainability in 2025

Written on November 26, 2024. Posted in Emissions, Sustainability.

A robust sustainability regimen enables a company to fulfill regulatory mandates with relative ease, and it demonstrates to investors and customers a commitment to making the world a better place.

BASF Leverages Searoutes Data in Their Freight Negotiations

Written on November 19, 2024. Posted in Carbon Accounting, Sustainability.

Searoutes is proud to work with companies like BASF and provide them with carbon insights that they can use as leverage in their freight negotiations allowing them to make significant freight reductions.

Effective Carbon Accounting Standards: 3 Key Metrics to Track and Improve

Written on October 25, 2024. Posted in Carbon Accounting, Emissions, Sustainability.

Carbon accounting methodically tracks emissions outputs. Its place in logistics has gained traction in the industry, and for good reason: the practice allows businesses in the shipping and logistics industry to conduct effective carbon footprint management.

Beyond Carbon Accounting: How Route Optimization Can Transform Your Supply Chain Sustainability

Written on September 30, 2024. Posted in Emissions, Sustainability.

One great way to ensure that an organization is reducing its Scope 3 emissions is to adopt route optimization, which means purposefully determining which routes are the most fuel-efficient and least emitting.

Carbon Accounting 101: What is Carbon Accounting?

Written on September 25, 2024. Posted in Emissions, Sustainability.

Keeping track of emissions reductions can get complicated because of the many various actors potentially involved. One way to ensure the continuous and effective measurement of GHG emission reductions is for organizations to adopt and embrace carbon accounting.

Innovation Aboard: Vessel Sustainability in 2024

Written on September 17, 2024. Posted in Sustainability.

While we can celebrate our recent successes, what’s exciting is that there are even more advancements to unlock as the maritime industry pursues eco-friendly practices even further.