Policy & Compliance
Levelling the playing fi eld: A universal methodology that enables freight forwarders of all sizes to measure and report emissions consistently. Enhanced Credibility: With widespread recognition as the industry standard, stakeholders can trust that reported data adheres to a standardised methodology. Benchmarking and collaboration: practices enables decisions backed by data and the setting of realistic reduction targets. Future-proo fi ng compliance: Freight forwarders with GLEC accredited scope 3 emissions reporting will be better positioned to stay ahead of evolving compliance measures. What’s next for the GLEC Framework? Whatever the future holds for the GLEC Framework, it will play a pivotal role in helping T&L tackle new challenges as the industry transitions to a more sustainable future. As technology and data collection methods evolve, the GLEC Framework will need to be adapted to further enhance the accuracy of scope 3 emissions calculations. The promotion of wider adoption among freight forwarders globally also remains essential. For more information, see the QR code (left). Keep up to date with BIFA Comparing emissions and benchmarking against best As announced in BIFAlink last month, BIFA has launched a new Sustainable Logistics & the Environment Policy impacting their day-to-day business, to contribute to external consultation and to spread best practice and understanding throughout the international freight community. The first meeting of the new Sustainable Logistics & the Environment Policy Group will take place on 16 November. Contact Mike Jones, Policy Advisor – Sustainability & Environment (m.jones@bifa.org) to express your interest in joining this group. Group to provide a forum for members to discuss issues
The GLEC Framework’s industry-leading guidelines will play a pivotal role in helping the transport and logistics sector tackle new challenges as the industry transitions to a more sustainable future. Understanding the GLEC Framework
W ith rising concerns about the impact of climate change, the transport and logistics sector (T&L) faces increased pressure to tackle its carbon footprint. The fi rst step is knowing the quantity of emissions produced by the sector to determine where in the supply chain reductions can be made. In August 2016, a BIFAlink article reported on the Global Logistics Emissions Council framework (GLEC framework) that had been launched in Washington as “the first global carbon accounting method for the logistics chain”. Later that year, the European launch of the GLEC framework took place in Brussels. Since then, the GLEC Framework has developed into a set of industry-leading guidelines that standardise the methodology for calculating and reporting logistics greenhouse gases across all modes of transport. As the only globally recognised standard for emissions calculation in the logistics industry, it also serves as the primary guideline to support the implementation of the ISO:14083 standard for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions arising from transport chain operations.
How does the GLEC Framework work? The GLEC Framework enables
forwarders to use shipment weight, distance travelled and an emissions intensity factor to calculate an accurate estimate of the emissions produced for a given shipment. • The methodology is specifically designed to use standard assumptions taken from average industry operating practices to fill any data gaps. • Forwarders with very little shipment data can still access accredited emissions calculations. (Note: standard assumptions are typically conservative and could compared with actual conditions.) • The methodology also enables users to gain further insight and accuracy, depending on the quality and granularity of their data. The bene fi ts of measuring carbon emissions with the GLEC Framework The core purpose of the GLEC Framework is to be a driving force towards sustainability in T&L. The benefits include: lead to results that over- or underestimate emissions
“ The GLEC Framework enables forwarders to use shipment weight, distance travelled and an emissions intensity factor to calculate an accurate estimate of the emissions produced for a given shipment
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