As global demand for freight transport is projected to nearly triple by 2050, the logistics sector faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. Accounting for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, freight transport and logistics play a pivotal role in the fight against climate change. The Enabling Logistics Decarbonisation Working Group is leading the way in supporting greener, zero-emission logistics solutions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.
Their first project, Emissions Data Exchange, aims to validate and implement the iLEAP data model, developed by Smart Freight Centre and Sine Foundation. This standard enables seamless, interoperable emissions data exchange across supply chains, addressing the growing demand for accurate and transparent emissions reporting.
“There is an urgent need for the logistics industry to establish a common standard for the exchange of emissions-related data. Without interoperability, data use will remain inefficient and fragmented. Through our Emissions Data Exchange project, we have built the basis for a seamless and transparent exchange of emissions data across the supply chain.”
Shares Nathalie Böhning, Innovations and Project Manager at the Open Logistics Foundation.
Why now, and how do companies benefit from this?
As regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations for emissions transparency increase, companies can no longer rely on generic, modelled data. The shift toward primary data is essential to enhance accuracy, improve transparency, and support climate goals effectively. The Emissions Data Exchange project facilitates this shift by providing standardised, interoperable data exchange frameworks, leading to cost reductions, operational efficiency, and simplified regulatory compliance. Stakeholders benefit from reliable emissions calculations, easy comparison of data to measure reductions from operational improvements, and streamlined reporting processes that align with evolving sustainability standards.
Justin Lemmens, SHEQ-Manager at LKW Walter highlights,
“LKW WALTER sees the need for a standardised and open way to transfer emission data within the supply chain. This data will become a basic commodity and should be exchanged as simple as possible. In 2024, we set the basis for implementing the iLEAP interface for emission data and have defined the most important use cases. Now, in 2025, we will implement these use cases in real life – opening the door for emission data transparency in the supply chain.”
2024 achievements and the road ahead
In 2024, the Working Group:
- Established the foundation for implementing the iLEAP interface for emissions data
- Defined critical use cases to guide real-world applications
Looking ahead to 2025, the focus shifts to:
- Real-world implementation: Rolling out defined use cases in operational environments to validate effectiveness.
- Expanding interoperability: Enhancing data exchange frameworks to support diverse logistics networks.
- Building a global standard: Working toward industry-wide adoption of standardised emissions data protocols.
Join the movement for sustainable logistics
The Working Group includes visionary companies committed to sustainability (status as of February 2025): Smart Freight Centre, Sine Foundation, LKW Walter Internationale (lead), BLG Logistics Group AG & Co. KG, CargoSign UAB, Contargo GmbH & Co.KG, Dachser SE, DB Schenker, Fraunhofer IML, Gebrüder Weiss, Gryn GmbH, iteratec GmbH, Maven, Rhenus Logistics, Translogica GmbH, Transporeon, and Zufall Logistics Group.
The group meets virtually every fourth Thursday of the month. We invite more collaborators to join this transformative journey. Together, we can shape a sustainable future for logistics through transparent, standardised emissions data exchange.
Learn more on our website: https://openlogisticsfoundation.org/foundation-projects/working-group-enabling-logistics-decarbonisation/
