Dear Members,
The publication titled “Calculation of GHG (Greenhouse Gas) transport and logistics emissions for the European Chemical Industry” published in September 2021 in cooperation with Smart Freight Center and Cefic is presented to your information.
This report reflects the changes that have occurred over the last decade and offers an opportunity to respond to the increasing pressure from investors, legislation and customers to reduce GHG emissions, particularly from freight transportation activities, given its classification as a 'hard to mitigate' sector. The implementation of this guidance will demonstrate that the sector has adopted current best practice, specifically adapted to the chemical industry, and is preparing itself for the decarbonization challenge that will become increasingly evident in the coming years.
The scope of the GHG emission calculation covered by this report includes transportation and logistics activities that are directly related to the chemical industry supply chain. The primary focus is on transport and logistics operations for which companies are contractually responsible, primarily the transportation of finished products to their customers. Estimates can also be made for transport operations within the supply chain that are the responsibility of other entities, such as inbound transport of raw materials, but such estimates will inevitably be subject to greater uncertainty due to the lack of information on all parameters and thus greater reliance on estimates and assumptions. It is therefore strongly recommended to request transport emission data for inclusion in the contracting party's emissions reporting.
About Smart Freight Centre
Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to an efficient and zero-emission transport sector. SFC works with the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) and other stakeholders to drive transparency and industry action, contributing to the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.
You may access the original document here.