Ep.6 with Marcus Lomax – Addressing Misconceptions in Emissions Accounting

Ep.6 with Marcus Lomax – Addressing Misconceptions in Emissions Accounting

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In this episode of the Smart Freight Centre Academy Podcast, host Andy Golding sits down with Marcus Lomax, Technical Manager at SFC, to tackle common misconceptions in emissions accounting—and clarify how to move towards more accurate, ISO 14083-aligned calculations.

As interest in freight emissions reporting grows, many organizations assume that more granular data always means better accuracy, but Marcus explains why that’s not always the case. In fact, zooming out to a more system-level view often provides better insight, especially when trying to account for empty runs, round trip logic, and operational variability across the supply chain.

In this episode, you'll learn:
  • Why Transport Operation Categories (TOCs) matter in emissions reporting
  • The pitfalls of relying solely on individual trip-level data
  • How aggregation levels can support more complete, standardized reporting
  • Practical tips for applying the GLEC Framework and ISO 14083
  • How to use primary and secondary data more effectively
Whether you’re just starting your emissions reporting journey or refining your calculations, this episode offers clear, actionable insights to help you improve your methodology—and align more closely with best practices in the industry.

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