Carbon Accounting

Audit-proof emissions calculation for complex supply chains

Accurate carbon accounting is the foundation of any credible decarbonization strategy. shipzero provides an validated process for transport emission audits, using granular data models and deep industry expertise to deliver precise, transparent, and actionable emission insights.

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Precision & Compliance

Key Benefits of Carbon Accounting

Ensure Audit Readiness

Rely on an externally validated process for transport emission audits that withstands scrutiny from auditors and stakeholders.

Reveal Decarbonization Levers

Gain full transparency into your transport data, differentiating modes and legs to uncover specific potential for reduction.

Maximize Calculation Accuracy

Move beyond averages by using the most granular available sector-specific data models for your emission calculations.

Leverage Industry Expertise

Benefit from specialized knowledge in sectors like Automotive, Chemicals, and Retail to adapt calculations to your specific supply chain.

“Thanks to shipzero’s profound data granularity approach and focus on primary data integration, our data accuracy improves significantly – we are gaining a full overview of transport emissions within our supply chain.”

Bernard Magin
Project Manager Logistics (Sustainability)
Bernard Magin
Project Manager Logistics (Sustainability)

Audit-proof emissions calculation for complex supply chains

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Validated Process

Secure Audit-Proof Results

Our carbon accounting process is externally validated, ensuring your transport emission audits are robust and compliant. This provides a solid foundation for corporate reporting, protecting your reputation and ensuring alignment with international standards.

  • Externally validated audit process for transport emissions
  • Compliance with global standards like ISO 14083 and GLEC
  • Reliable foundation for corporate sustainability reporting
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Granular Transparency

Reveal Actionable Insights

shipzero provides deep transparency into your transport data, differentiating between transport modes and individual legs. This level of detail reveals hidden inefficiencies and highlights specific opportunities to act on decarbonization effectively.

  • Differentiate emissions by transport mode and individual leg
  • Uncover hidden inefficiencies and emission hotspots
  • Identify specific reduction levers
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Flexible Calculation

Sector-Specific High-Precision Modeling

We move beyond averages by using the most granular available sector-specific data models for your carbon calculation. This ensures your emissions are calculated based on the reality of your operations, not just broad industry averages.

  • Utilize granular, sector-specific data models
  • Achieve high-precision emission calculations
  • Reflect the operational reality of your supply chain
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Industry Specialization

Adapt to Your Supply Chain

Our deep expertise in sectors like Automotive, Chemicals, and Retail enables us to adapt our accounting to your specific supply chain. This increases the accuracy of your emission calculation far beyond standard default values.

  • Tailored to specific industry standards
  • Adaptable to unique supply chain nuances
  • Superior accuracy compared to generic default values

Transform Carbon Accounting into a Strategic Asset

shipzero combines validated processes, granular data models, and industry-specific expertise to give you the precise insights needed to drive real decarbonization.

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FAQs

Do you have questions about implementing Carbon Accounting as an cargo owner? We've compiled answers to common inquiries based on our experience helping global companies achieve precise and compliant emissions reporting.

How does shipzero ensure the accuracy of its calculations?

We go beyond standard default values. By using the most granular available sector-specific data models, we derive calculations that reflect the specific realities of your transport network. This approach minimizes the use of rough averages and provides a much more accurate picture of your actual footprint.

Is your process recognized by auditors?

Yes. Our process for transport emission audits is externally validated. This means you can use our reports with confidence for official corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD, etc.), knowing that the methodology and data handling have been vetted and approved by third-party experts.

Can you handle the specific requirements of our industry?

Absolutely. We have deep industry expertise in sectors such as Automotive (following VDA standards), Chemicals (aligned with SQAS), and Retail (down to Amazon parcel level). We adapt our calculation logic to fit the specific nuances and standards of your supply chain, ensuring relevance and precision.

How does better data help us decarbonize?

Transparency is the first step to action. By differentiating transport modes and legs, we reveal exactly where your emissions are coming from. This allows you to identify "hotspots" and specific legs where switching modes or carriers could yield the biggest reduction, enabling you to act on decarbonization strategically.

Do we need primary data for every single shipment?

While primary data is ideal, it's not always available. Our system is designed to handle gaps intelligently. We use granular, sector-specific models to fill in missing data points with high-quality estimates that are far more accurate than generic global averages, ensuring your reporting remains robust.

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