TECH & AI

WHAT IS THE SFC ?

The Smart Freight Centre exists to enact its vision – a zero-emission global logistics sector by 2050 or earlier , consistent with 1.5C pathways . It enables performance measuring of GHG logistics emissions , facilitates solution pathways , catalyses collaboration and trains organisations to accelerate the uptake of decarbonisation solutions .

Founded in 2013 , the non-profit organisation has united over 150 multinationals in adopting the GLEC Framework and provided the principles of the new ISO standard for quantification of logistics emissions .

“ Data can always be better , but you can get started on programmes with incomplete data , identify your gaps and continue from there .”

Mitie ’ s waste data reporting tool helps its clients to work with accurate , well-managed data .

“ With this system , our customers can access detailed carbon data across its whole estate to get further insight into where waste could be eliminated and the impact this would have on its carbon footprint ,” Catherine says .

“ Using this tool , we have been able to identify new opportunities to reduce the port ’ s carbon emissions . This includes introducing on-site container storage so that waste can be compacted , meaning more can be carried by a vehicle , resulting in fewer trips , which , in turn , reduces the carbon emissions associated with the waste ’ s removal .”

Structure , methodology and training are essential for efficient data management – and this is where organisations like the Smart Freight Centre ( SFC ) come in . Based in Amsterdam , SFC was established to create an end-to-end harmonised methodology for calculating freight emissions , in lieu of a standard for the industry . sustainabilitymag . com 143