In today's environmentally conscious market, measuring CO2 emissions is crucial for many organisations in the UK. Regulatory compliance is becoming increasingly stringent, with businesses required to report their emissions accurately to meet legislative standards. Beyond compliance, tracking CO2 emissions allows companies to monitor their progress against sustainability targets, demonstrating their commitment to reducing environmental impact. Additionally, having precise emissions data provides a competitive advantage, as customers and partners increasingly prefer to work with environmentally responsible companies. By understanding and managing their emissions, organisations can also identify cost-saving opportunities and optimise their operations, ultimately enhancing their profitability and market position.
For the UK logistics industry, this focus on CO2 emissions measurement and management is particularly impactful. As one of the key sectors contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, logistics companies face significant pressure to adopt greener practices. By accurately tracking and reporting their emissions, logistics firms can ensure compliance with stringent UK regulations, avoiding potential fines and reputational damage. Moreover, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability can enhance relationships with eco-conscious clients and partners, opening up new business opportunities. Precise emissions data also enables logistics companies to identify inefficiencies in their operations, and opportunities for optimising delivery routes, improving fuel efficiency, fleet decarbonisation and changes to Supply chain networks, leading in many cases to substantial cost savings. Ultimately, embracing CO2 emissions management not only helps logistics companies meet regulatory requirements but also positions them as leaders in sustainability, driving long-term profitability and competitive advantage in an increasingly eco-aware market.
Working alongside Logistics UK, BearingPoint provides a comprehensive carbon management solution that that enables logistics providers to measure and optimise the climate impact of their operations throughout their entire supply chain. With advanced features, our solutions accurately determine the carbon footprint of various logistics activities, providing a unique approach in the market.
The UK's Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) policy requires organisations meeting two of the following criteria to report on their carbon emissions:
The EU's corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD) policy requires organisations meeting two of the following criteria to report on their carbon emissions:
By offering transparent emissions reporting, logistics companies can gain a competitive edge. This visibility allows them to stand out to customers who value sustainability and environmental responsibility, aligning with their own emissions goals.
With one single solution you can gain control over your entire carbon footprint:
Our service provides precise CO2 emissions data for legislative compliance and target tracking. This helps logistics providers meet regulatory requirements and monitor their environmental impact effectively.
By offering transparent emissions reporting, logistics companies can gain a competitive edge. This visibility allows them to stand out to customers who value sustainability and environmental responsibility, aligning with their own emissions goals.
Detailed emissions insights enable logistics providers to identify cost-saving opportunities. They can optimise their operations and offer different commercial options based on accurate emissions data, ultimately improving profitability.
Our solutions are designed to support data-driven business decisions based on centralised information and analytic tool-derived insights. By having a comprehensive picture of which routes, vehicles, processes, or facilities are causing the highest emissions, you can take effective actions towards reducing your carbon footprint.
The suite of reports enable Logistics UK members to report at three levels:
A: Calculations are concluded in the unit of CO2-equivalent (CO2e), which represent the impact of the entirety of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) that are required to be considered following the GHG Protocol. The resulting CO2e value is given in Well-to-Wheel (WTW). WTW analysis refers to specific lifecycle analysis applied to transportation fuels and their use in vehicles. The WTW stage includes resource extraction, fuel production, delivery of the fuel to vehicle, and end use of fuel in vehicle operations.
A: The report aligns with the latest guidelines set by the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) Framework, released by the Smart Freight Centre. It acknowledges the GHG-Protocol, CDP Reporting, Global Green Freight Action Plan and supports the implementation of ISO 14083.
A: We provide an Excel template for the data. This includes key information such as: locations (post codes or coordinates), sequence of pickups/drops, weight information, vehicle classes and dates.
A: To allow for meaningful trends and insights to be derived from the report we typically recommended a minimum of 3 months is provided. Longer data sets will allow for more substantial trend insights.
A: We're happy to work with you to overcome any data gaps that you may have to ensure you can still get benefit from the report and service.
A: BearingPoint has an NDA with Logistics UK in place therefore, ensuring any data shared in protected. The calculation service is running on SAP BTP. To comply with statutory specifications and client requirements, data and information are protected by technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorized access, data processing abuse, manipulation, and destruction of data.
A: Once the dataset has been reviewed and approved by the BearingPoint team as suitable for use, the report will be generated and sent to you within a month.
A: You will be emailed a pdf report.
A: We would be happy to arrange an introductory data call with your business to discuss the data requirements and report outputs. Please use the 'book a meeting' button on this webpage to get in touch.