As pressure increases on companies to report their emissions accurately, many logistics professionals face a common question: Which method can I trust for transport-related CO₂e calculations?
The answer: the GLEC Framework – the global standard for logistics emissions accounting.
Developed by the Smart Freight Centre (SFC), the GLEC Framework provides a globally harmonized approach for calculating logistics-related greenhouse gas emissions. It is now widely recognized across industries and regulators as the benchmark for transport CO₂e transparency.
GLEC supports all major freight transport modes (Road, Rail, Air, Sea, Inland Waterways) and offers guidance on routing, emission factors, fuel types and allocation methods.
For freight forwarders, logistics providers and cargo owners, using the GLEC Framework means:
CarbonRoute360 is built to fully align with the GLEC Framework – from how data is collected and routed to how emissions are split (Well-to-Tank and Tank-to-Wheel).
Our engine applies certified logic behind the scenes, using geo-positioning, mode mapping and standardized emission factors.
The result? Real-time emissions data you can actually use – for decisions, documentation and impact.
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