Preliminary communication

https://doi.org/10.31803/tg-20240510171202

Carbon Footprint Principles and Challenges in Transport Logistics

Kenn Steger-Jensen orcid.org/0000-0002-2332-1443 ; Aalborg University, M&P, Fibigerstrede 16, DK 9220 Aalborg, Denmark / University of South-Eastern Norway, Department of Maritime Operations, Campus Vestfold, Raveien 215, 3184 Borre, Norway
Hans-Henrik Hvolby orcid.org/0000-0002-5574-5216 ; UCN act2learn, Department of Business and Industry, Sofiendalsvej 60, DK 9200 Aalborg, Denmark *
Sven Vestergaard orcid.org/0000-0003-0317-173X ; UCN act2learn, Department of Business and Industry, Sofiendalsvej 60, DK 9200 Aalborg, Denmark
Mihai Neagoe orcid.org/0000-0003-4362-8132 ; Foresion.net Mount Gambier, Australia
Carsten Svensson ; International Monetary Fund, Washington DC, United States

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

Logistic operators are under pressure from consumers and governments to reduce the carbon footprint impact. Operators need increased focus on reducing the carbon impact and calculating their actual carbon emissions. EU's Emissions Trading System comes into force from 2027 and works on the 'cap and trade' principle. A cap is a limit set on the total amount of greenhouse gases that logistic operators may emit. Therefore, there is a need to develop a roadmap and action plans to reduce emissions, which will drastically impact the logistic operators. The paper brings forward current standards, frameworks and principles as well as examples of carbon footprint calculations in last-mile transportation.

Keywords

carbon footprint calculation; digitalisation; frameworks; last mile delivery; transport planning

Hrčak ID:

327628

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/327628

Publication date:

14.3.2025.

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