Methodology
shipzero Methodology
shipzero’s methodology enables cargo owners and logistics service providers to calculate, report, and manage transport emissions, accounting for varying data quality and operational complexity.
The methodology is updated annually, with interim updates published as necessary. It outlines our calculation approaches and data requirements to enable reporting quality and compliance.
Built for logistics
Comprehensive emissions calculation and reporting
Our calculation and reporting methodology covers three core modules, each validated by leading independent bodies:
Transport Emissions
Calculation and reporting of logistics emissions in accordance with ISO 14083 and the GLEC Framework. Our approach works with varying levels of data quality and granularity, enabling continuous improvement. Certified by the Smart Freight Centre.
Corporate Carbon Footprint
Assessment of company-wide carbon emissions in line with GHG Protocol standards, supporting disclosure frameworks including CDP, SBTi, and CSRD. We uniquely integrate aggregated transport emissions within your organizational inventory for complete stakeholder reporting. Verified by GutCert.
Book & Claim
Our market-based emissions management approach is in line with the Smart Freight Centre's MBM Framework and the Book and Claim Community best-practice guidance. Validated by Müller-BBM Cert.
Methodology document
Download our methodology
Our comprehensive methodology spans close to 150 pages and is designed to maximize insights across all levels of data quality and granularity. It supports continuous improvement and systematic data enrichment over time. shipzero is fully aligned with the GLEC Framework and ISO 14083:2023 and accredited by the Smart Freight Centre.
What you can expect:
- Overview: regulation & calculation standards and our approach for emissions management
- Transport Chain: concepts for emissions calculation, requirements for specific modes of transport, logistics hubs & primary data
- Book & Claim + Company Carbon Footprint: how it works with shipzero
- Reporting & Analysis: ISO 14083 requirements, reporting options, CSRD, and routes analytics
- Data management: input data, technical integration, governance, and data exchange