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What Is Primary Data? Why It Matters for Emissions Accounting

Primary data is the foundation of accurate freight emissions reporting. This video explains why directly measured energy data is critical for compliance, credibility, and meaningful decarbonization progress.

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Episode 23: The Catalyst Series | How ShipZero Is Driving Data-Driven Freight Decarbonization

How can data accelerate freight decarbonization? In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, shipzero CEO Tobias Bohnhoff explains how emissions accounting, Book and Claim, and credible data systems enable scalable climate action across global supply chains.

Road Freight Electrification

Episode 22 | The Catalyst Series: Milence – Enabling Electric Road Freight at Scale

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, Roel Vissers, CCO of Milence discusses scaling electric road freight across Europe and building a dedicated heavy-duty charging infrastructure network. Explore the challenges of fleet electrification, grid constraints, charging economics, and what it takes to accelerate zero-emission logistics.

Maritime

From Assumptions to Accuracy: Why Actual Cargo Data and Primary Data Matter

Accurate emissions reporting in maritime logistics starts with primary data, not assumptions. This blog explores how Smart Freight Centre is driving the shift toward real, carrier-reported data in line with global standards.

Road Freight Electrification

Episode 21: The Catalyst Series | Girteka’s Approach to Fleet Innovation, Electrification and Collaboration

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, Mark Mulder, Chief Commercial Officer at Girteka, discusses the company’s approach to low-emission freight. From operational strategy to electrification trials, the conversation explores what it takes to decarbonize long-haul transport in Europe.

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Primary Data for Scope 3: Why It Matters in 2026

In 2026, primary data is the foundation of credible carbon reporting in freight and logistics. With regulations like ISO 14083 and CountEmissionsEU raising standards, access to accurate fuel and transport data is key to reducing Scope 3 emissions and achieving real decarbonization.

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Episode 20 | Catalyzing SAF and Navigating the Future of Clean Aviation

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, Christoph Wolff, CEO of Smart Freight Centre, speaks with Theye Veen, Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder of SkyNRG, about the evolution of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). They explore the challenges and opportunities in scaling SAF production, including regulatory mandates, financing hurdles, and the critical role of corporate commitments.

Sustainable Logistics

Episode 19 | The Leadership Series: How is sustainability at the core of UltraTech's success?

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, Rajeev Mehta, Chief Logistics Officer at UltraTech Cement, discusses how India’s largest cement producer is cutting emissions by transforming its logistics operations. Learn how multimodal transport, cleaner fuels, and driver training are driving progress toward a low-carbon supply chain.

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Episode 18 | The Leadership Series: Is Verification the Missing Link in Emissions Credibility?

In this Smart Freight Conversations episode – The Leadership Series, Patricia Pinilla from Normec Verifavia discusses the importance of independent emissions verification in logistics. Learn how third-party assurance using Smart Freight Centre frameworks helps ensure accurate, transparent, and credible reporting in the decarbonization journey.

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Episode 17 | The Leadership Series: How is Lenovo Powering Low-Carbon Logistics Through Innovation?

In this Smart Freight Conversations episode – The Leadership Series, Lenovo’s Golden Xing discusses how the company is driving down supply chain emissions through innovation, from shifting freight modes to adopting sustainable fuels and electric vehicles. Lenovo’s logistics strategy shows how sustainability and business performance go hand in hand.

Sustainable Logistics

Clean Air Action: The Emergency Brake on Climate Change

This article explores how the Alliance for Clean Air is driving collective action to reduce air pollution as a vital lever for climate action. Featuring insights from Clean Air Fund, IKEA, Smart Freight Centre, and WRI India, it highlights the role of better emissions measurement, strategic logistics planning, and community-led solutions.

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Episode 16 | The Leadership Series: How Sovereign Speed Is Turning Emissions Strategy into Action

n this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, Moritz Tölke of Sovereign Speed shares how the company is turning its decarbonization strategy into action. Learn how a medium-sized carrier is using HVO100, electrification, and collaborative data-driven projects to reduce emissions and set a new standard for sustainable logistics.

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Navigating the GLEC Emissions Reporting Landscape

This infographic provides a practical overview of logistics emissions reporting using the GLEC Framework and ISO 14083. It outlines the difference between service-level and company-level reporting, maps key reference documents, and includes a step-by-step guide to help companies report emissions accurately and consistently. Ideal for carriers, LSPs, shippers, and sustainability professionals.

Sustainable Logistics

Episode 15: The Catalyst Series | Scaling Impact – Microsoft's Strategy for Zero-Emission Freight

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, Nico De Golia of Microsoft Logistics joins SFC CEO Christoph Wolff to discuss how Microsoft is scaling zero-emission freight through collaboration, Book and Claim systems, and electrification of the I-10 corridor. A practical look at how freight decarbonization can drive broader sustainability goals.

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Invisible Threats, Visible Solutions - How Air Pollution Accounting Can Clear the Air for Logistics

Smart Freight Centre’s new Air Pollutant Emissions Methodology for the Logistics Sector helps companies measure and manage key air pollutants — NOx, SOx, PM, and Black Carbon — alongside GHGs using one integrated approach. Developed with the Stockholm Environment Institute, this practical tool empowers logistics businesses to improve air quality, health outcomes, and climate impact reporting.

Sustainable Logistics

Episode 14 | The Catalyst Series: Bridging the Gap Between Sustainability and Logistics Teams

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: Jason Walter from Prologis shares how the company is driving sustainable logistics through EV charging hubs, solar energy, and advanced microgrid solutions. With over 1.3 billion square feet under management, Prologis plays a critical role in enabling zero-emission freight at scale. The conversation highlights why collaboration and innovation are essential to decarbonize global supply chains.

Data Digitalization

The Hidden Costs of Manual Data Collection - And How Digitalization Changes the Game

Manual emissions data collection is costly, error-prone, and slows down sustainability progress. iLEAP offers a digital, standardized approach that simplifies emissions data exchange, reduces reporting burdens, and empowers smarter decision-making across the logistics supply chain.

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Episode 13 | The Leadership Series: Why Independent Verification Is Critical for Decarbonization

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, Nicolas Duchene, CEO of Normec Verifavia, discusses why independent verification is essential to credible decarbonization in logistics. Learn how verification frameworks like ISO 14083 help companies ensure their emission reduction claims are accurate, transparent, and impactful across the value chain.

Sustainable Logistics

Episode 12: Part 3 | Climate Logistics: Beyond Mitigation: Resilience and Adaptation

In the final episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Climate Logistics Series, Professor Alan McKinnon and Andy Golding explore the relationship between freight decarbonization, resilience, and adaptation. Discover how logistics strategies can both reduce emissions and strengthen supply chains in the face of climate disruptions — and why now is the time to accelerate, not slow down.

Sustainable Logistics

Episode 12: Part 2 | Climate Logistics: Decarbonization and the Five Levers with Professor Alan McKinnon

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, Professor Alan McKinnon outlines the five essential levers logistics leaders must use to decarbonize freight effectively. From managing demand to transitioning to low-carbon energy, learn how each lever contributes to a practical, strategic approach to cutting transport emissions.

Sustainable Logistics

Episode 12: Part 1 | Climate Logistics: Beyond Decarbonization – Setting the Stage with Professor Alan McKinnon

This is Part 1 of a special 3-part podcast series with Professor Alan McKinnon, to explore Climate Logistics—a broader framework that outlines eight key roles logistics plays in the climate crisis. The episode lays the foundation for deeper discussions on decarbonization levers and system transformation in the next parts.

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Road Freight Electrification

5 Steps to Adopting Book and Claim for Road Freight Decarbonization

Explore how the Book and Claim model can accelerate road freight decarbonization by enabling flexible, verifiable accounting for low-emission transport services. This step-by-step guide walks logistics professionals through adopting credible market-based measures using Smart Freight Centre’s MBM Framework.

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Episode 11 | The Leadership Series: How Brambles Is Driving Emissions Down Through Smart Collaboration

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, Marisa Sánchez Urrea, Global Head of Decarbonization at Brambles, shares how the company is cutting freight emissions and building collaboration across its global logistics network. Discover how circular models, innovative fuel solutions, and supply chain partnerships can drive meaningful decarbonization.

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Educational Media

What Is Primary Data? Why It Matters for Emissions Accounting

Episode 23: The Catalyst Series | How ShipZero Is Driving Data-Driven Freight Decarbonization

Episode 22 | The Catalyst Series: Milence – Enabling Electric Road Freight at Scale

From Assumptions to Accuracy: Why Actual Cargo Data and Primary Data Matter

Episode 21: The Catalyst Series | Girteka’s Approach to Fleet Innovation, Electrification and Collaboration

Primary Data for Scope 3: Why It Matters in 2026

Episode 20 | Catalyzing SAF and Navigating the Future of Clean Aviation

Episode 19 | The Leadership Series: How is sustainability at the core of UltraTech's success?

Episode 18 | The Leadership Series: Is Verification the Missing Link in Emissions Credibility?

Episode 17 | The Leadership Series: How is Lenovo Powering Low-Carbon Logistics Through Innovation?

Clean Air Action: The Emergency Brake on Climate Change

Episode 16 | The Leadership Series: How Sovereign Speed Is Turning Emissions Strategy into Action

Navigating the GLEC Emissions Reporting Landscape

Episode 15: The Catalyst Series | Scaling Impact – Microsoft's Strategy for Zero-Emission Freight

Invisible Threats, Visible Solutions - How Air Pollution Accounting Can Clear the Air for Logistics

Episode 14 | The Catalyst Series: Bridging the Gap Between Sustainability and Logistics Teams

The Hidden Costs of Manual Data Collection - And How Digitalization Changes the Game

Episode 13 | The Leadership Series: Why Independent Verification Is Critical for Decarbonization

Episode 12: Part 3 | Climate Logistics: Beyond Mitigation: Resilience and Adaptation

Episode 12: Part 2 | Climate Logistics: Decarbonization and the Five Levers with Professor Alan McKinnon

Episode 12: Part 1 | Climate Logistics: Beyond Decarbonization – Setting the Stage with Professor Alan McKinnon

5 Steps to Adopting Book and Claim for Road Freight Decarbonization

Episode 11 | The Leadership Series: How Brambles Is Driving Emissions Down Through Smart Collaboration

Understanding Port Pair Aggregation: What You Need to Know

Episode 10: Part 2 | Pros, Cons & Future Trends in Road Freight Electrification

Global Overview of SAF Mandates and Policies

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