Sustainable Logistics
this enables them to provide their customers with more accurate information, leading to more informed decision-making and the ability to identify areas of emissions reductions. Other advantages ISO 14083 places significant emphasis on end-to-end coverage, addressing emissions throughout the complete freight transport chain, and ensures that emissions reporting can be focused on both the individual legs and the overall shipment. The standard also considers the operation of running empty trips required for subsequent transportation of freight and includes vehicle repositioning trips and empty backhauls, ensuring that emissions from these often-overlooked segments are considered in the overall emissions measurement and reporting process. How does ISO 14083 bene fi t freight and logistics overall? ISO 14083 has been positioned as a catalyst for comprehensive decarbonisation in freight and logistics. By offering a clear pathway for emissions tracking and reduction, the standard acts as an enabler and helps businesses prepare for impending emissions disclosure regulations. For freight forwarders, the adoption of emissions measurement tools certified to be in accordance with the ISO 14083 standard is emerging as a key differentiator between forwarders looking for a distinct advantage in the market. It provides clarity throughout the industry, helping increase trust and transparency in the emissions measurement process. ISO 14083, therefore, not only shapes operational efficiency but can also serve as a cornerstone for forwarders looking to thrive in an eco- conscious business landscape. BIFA acknowledges the assistance of Pledge in the preparation of this article. A longer article on the subject can be found at www.pledge.io scan the QR code to read.
ISO 14083: A guide for freight forwarders
ISO 14083 not only shapes operational ef fi ciency but can also serve as a cornerstone for forwarders looking to thrive in an eco-conscious business landscape
T he logistics industry is responsible for 11% of the world’s total carbon emissions. As global calls for decarbonisation intensify, the emissions produced from freight and logistics are under the spotlight. However, the complexity of decarbonising the industry has so far restricted progress. In this context, ISO 14083 has emerged as a tool to assist turning freight towards a more sustainable path. What is ISO 14083? The International Organisation for Standardisation (IS0) has introduced ISO 14083: Quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions arising from transport chain operations. ISO 14083 has been published because industry experts have identified that there needs to be an international consensus on the reporting of emissions from supply chains. So, specifically it will look to give structure to the management of greenhouse gas emissions from your supply chain, otherwise known as Scope 3 emissions. See Scope 3 emissions: a crucial guide for freight forwarders in the February 2024 issue of BIFAlink (https://bifa.org/information- guidance/bifalink/).” It replaced the European Standard EN 16258 at the end of 2023, transitioning towards a more globally recognised standard
for emissions reporting in the logistics sector that extends across all modes of transportation. ISO 14083 is not the first framework for measuring transport chain emissions – the Smart Freight Centre’s GLEC (Global Logistics Emissions Council) Framework set the scene and has been the recognised standard for measuring frameworks will not only streamline operations within the industry, but also enhance accessibility for governments, international bodies and investors looking to adopt standardised processes. emissions within freight and logistics for a decade. The harmonisation of these two Emissions from hub operations A critical strength of ISO 14083 lies in its holistic approach to emissions calculation, extending beyond just transport emissions. The standard considers the broader spectrum including logistics hub operations; with logistics sites typically contributing anywhere from 11% to 30% of the total emissions of a shipment, this calculation method offers a more comprehensive view of a shipment’s entire carbon footprint. Importantly for forwarders,
“ A critical strength of ISO 14083 lies in its holistic approach to emissions calculation, extending beyond just transport emissions
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