Episode 13 | The Leadership Series: Why Independent Verification Is Critical for Decarbonization
Episode 13 | The Leadership Series: Why Independent Verification Is Critical for Decarbonization
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In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we speak with Nicolas Duchene, CEO of Normec Verifavia, to explore how independent verification is supporting credible decarbonization in global logistics.
What is Normec Verifavia’s ambition?
Normec Verifavia provides verification, assurance, and audit services for greenhouse gas emissions in the transport and logistics sector. The company helps ensure that emission reduction claims are accurate, transparent, and financially meaningful. Their work gives companies confidence in their decarbonization strategies and enables scalable, credible climate action across the supply chain.
What does this look like in practice?
Nicolas shares how Normec Verifavia tailors verification projects to each client. By conducting in-depth process assessments, pilot projects, and scalable audits, the company focuses on verification efforts where they matter most. Normec Verifavia applies frameworks like ISO 14083 and Market-Based Measures to ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability across the industry. Their team works with freight operators, forwarders, and logistics service providers across entire value chains to strengthen accountability and deliver measurable results.
Why does this matter?
Independent verification ensures that investments in decarbonization have a real impact. It creates a level playing field, builds trust across the logistics ecosystem, and supports the integrity of climate action. Normec Verifavia’s collaboration with Smart Freight Centre demonstrates how standards, shared knowledge, and early engagement can accelerate progress toward low-carbon transport.
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