Logistics hubs, as central nodes in global supply chains, play a crucial role in today’s economy. However, its intense activity also has a significant environmental impact, especially in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

To address this issue and promote more sustainable logistics, the international GLEC (Global Logistics Emissions Council) Framework has established a global standard for the measurement and reporting of GHG emissions in logistics.

This measurement framework allows companies to accurately quantify the emissions generated at each stage of a logistics hub’s operation, from the receipt of goods to their shipment.

By considering factors such as electricity, heating energy, other fuels and refrigerants, and converting them into CO2 equivalents (CO2e) using regional emission factors and aggregated values, companies get a clear picture of their carbon footprint.

Why is it important to calculate CO2 emissions in logistics hubs?

The calculation of CO2 emissions in logistics hubs offers multiple benefits:

• Regulatory compliance: Reports generated in accordance with the GLEC framework are increasingly required by global environmental regulations such as the recent ISO14083.
• Transparency: Allows companies to know their real environmental impact and communicate their sustainability efforts to stakeholders.
• Optimization: Identifies the areas with the greatest potential for emissions reduction, facilitating the implementation of energy efficiency measures.
• Reputation enhancement: Demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Eccologistics: the solution for more sustainable logistics

Eccologistics offers the necessary tools for companies to meet this challenge and generate accurate and reliable reports, facilitating the accurate and efficient calculation of CO2 emissions in logistics hubs, according to the standards of the international GLEC framework.

The reports generated by Eccologistics not only provide a detailed view of the carbon footprint of freight transport, but are also valid for compliance with new sustainability regulations.

With Eccologistics, companies can:

• Reduce its carbon footprint: Identifying areas for improvement and implementing energy efficiency measures.
• Enhance your brand image: Demonstrating your commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
• Increase your competitiveness: Anticipating future regulations and differentiating yourself from the competition.

The calculation of CO2 emissions in logistics hubs is essential to move towards more sustainable logistics.