track your emissions

Introduction to The GLEC
Framework

Use the GLEC Framework to calculate and report emissions from multimodal supply chains.
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LEVEL
Introductory
FORMAT
Self-paced
DURATION
3-4 hours
ACCESS
6 months

What You'll learn

Gain practical, actionable skills you can apply to your work right away.
  • The role, purpose and importance of the GLEC Framework in Logistics Emissions Accounting.
  • Know how the GLEC framework applies to different aspects of your global supply chain.
  • Understand and be able to apply the basics of calculating and reporting GHG emissions across your global supply chain.
  • Calculating and understanding Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
  • ISO 14083 and the GLEC Framework; how they align.
  • Understand the basic principles you should follow during Logistics Emissions Accounting.
  • Learn about Public and B2B Reporting.
  • GHG, TOC, HOC and other critical terms and definitions.
  Earn a Certificate of Completion (Upon completion of the course)
  Certification
Upon completion of this course you will earn a Certificate of Completion.
  Member Benefits and Group Discounts.
SFC member discounts and free tickets, and non-member group discounts available
  Course Access
6 Months Access to course materials

Why This Course Matters

This course introduces the GLEC Framework (Global Logistics Emissions Council) and how to adopt it. By the end of the course you will understand how to apply the basics of calculating and reporting logistics GHG emissions across global multimodal supply chains according to the GLEC Framework.

This self-paced e-learning is designed as an introduction to the GLEC Framework for sustainability and logistics professionals, as well as fleet operators who want to calculate and set the basis to reduce logistics emissions. The GLEC Framework serves as a primary guideline on how to implement ISO 14083 compliant reporting. If you want to calculate your emissions compliant with ISO 14083 then this training is for you. The course helps you and your organization to apply and understand the basics of calculating and reporting of GHG emissions for your global supply chain.

After completing this course, you’ll be well equipped to join our GLEC & ISO 14083 Calculation Workshop, and you can explore this and other educational resources in our GLEC program page.

What's Inside

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Overview of Module Content

Module 1: Smart Freight Centre & The GLEC Framework

  • Getting Started
  • What is the GLEC?
  • Introducing the GLEC Framework
Overview of Module Content

Module 2: The GLEC Framework

  • Coverage of Operations in the Transport Chain
  • Transport Chain and its Transport Chain Elements (TCEs)
  • Calculating Emissions for Three Scopes of an Organization
  • Inclusion of IPCC Gases and PollutantsCoverage of emissions from All Forms of Fuel and Energy Sources
  • Alignment with International Standards
  • Exclusions from the GLEC Framework
Overview of Module Content

Module 4: Reporting Emissions

  • KPIs to Report Emissions
  • Total Emissions
  • Emission Intensity
  • Granularity
  • Reporting Requirements Reporting Level
  • Tracking Emission Reductions with the GLEC Principles
  • Public and B2B Reporting
  • Assurance and Certification
  • Beyond Reporting
Overview of Module Content

Module 3: Calculation of the Activity of the TCE

  • Step 1: Calculation of the Activity of the TCE
  • Capturing Consignment Mass and Distance
  • Example: Calculating the Activity of the TCE
  • Calculating Hub Operation Activity
  • Step 2: Identifying the Applicable Emission Intensity for the TCE
  • Data Categories and Quality 
  • Step 3: Calculating the TCE Emissions 
  • Calculate the Total GHG Emissions of the TCE

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Course Testimonials

"Good introduction to the framework, highlighting the component parts clearly and at a level suitable to beginners."
Senior Sustainability consultant
I enjoyed the format - good mix of presentation types and enough interaction to support learning.
Principal consultant
"This is one of the best self-learning courses I've come through. Great content explained in a clear way with some practice exercises. Looking forward to the calculation workshop!"
product specialist