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Verification of your Carbon Footprint in the Transport sector
ISO 14083 – Harmonised methodology for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from transport operations
Despite ongoing optimisation efforts in the logistics sector, rising greenhouse gas emissions remain a major challenge. At the same time, regulatory developments such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European initiatives to harmonise emission calculations in the transport sector – such as CountEmissionsEU – are increasing the requirements for transparent and comparable reporting.
ISO 14083 provides an internationally recognised methodology for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from transport operations. The standard builds on existing international initiatives for calculating transport emissions, including the GLEC Framework (Global Logistics Emissions Council), and supports organisations in calculating emissions along transport chains in a transparent and consistent manner.
With our verification services, we support organisations in ensuring reliable emission calculations and reporting. Independent verification increases transparency and improves the comparability of transport services.
CountEmissionsEU: Harmonising the calculation of transport-related greenhouse gas emissions
Through the CountEmissionsEU initiative, the European Union aims to establish a harmonised framework for the calculation and disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector. The initiative covers both freight and passenger transport and aims to improve the transparency and comparability of emission data in the European transport market.
The use of harmonised methodologies – for example based on ISO 14083 – supports organisations in calculating transport-related emissions consistently and reporting them in a transparent manner.
Note:
Verification of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector in accordance with ISO 14083 is currently provided as a non-accredited verification engagement. The engagement is nevertheless performed in accordance with the principles of DIN EN ISO/IEC 17029, particularly with regard to independence, impartiality, and technical competence.
- A standardized methodology and harmonized reference values ensure precise and comparable greenhouse gas data for transport services.
- An holistic view of the transport chain enables a comprehensive emissions assessment
- The integration of hubs includes local activities at key logistics centers.
- The consideration of packaging and handling processes accounts for the associated emissions.
Independent Verification of Your Emission Calculations in Compliance with ISO 14083
We offer independent audits of your emission calculations and reporting in accordance with ISO 14083, based on our accredited process under ISO 14064-3. By assessing and verifying the greenhouse gas emissions of your transport services, you can enhance your company’s climate performance and optimize your services. Our verification provides a comprehensive overview of potential weaknesses and valuable insights for reducing your greenhouse gas emissions.
The assessment will take you through the following steps:
1. Submission of documents
For example:
- Carbon footprint report including reporting and organizational limitations
- Quantification approach and model
- Greenhouse gas information management
2. Verification of calculations
As part of a “desk review,” the submitted documents are checked for their completeness, their plausibility and their consistency with the established norms and standards.
3. (Remote) audit
Verification of the data and information submitted in an on-site audit, alternatively “remotely” via video connection and screen sharing.
Verification of the data and information submitted in an on-site audit, alternatively “remotely” via video connection and screen sharing.
4. Audit report
Evaluation of the data on the basis of the verification and/or validation standard and documentation of the results in an audit report.
5. Validation and/or verification statement
After the audit is completed, a positive or negative assessment (with non-conformities) is issued.
6. Reverification
Annual check for regular monitoring. A separate verification is required for the carbon footprint reports from each reporting period. For this purpose, steps 1-5 described above are repeated.
ISO 14083 covers greenhouse gas emissions across the entire transport chain, including air, rail, road, maritime, inland waterways, pipelines, and cable cars. It also incorporates hubs, stations, distribution centers, and key transport nodes such as airports and seaports. This comprehensive approach enables, for the first time, a standardized assessment of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport and logistics sector. The standard defines uniform rules for calculating emissions from the production, storage, processing, and distribution of energy carriers.
ISO 14083 marks a significant step toward a more sustainable and transparent future in the transport sector. Its holistic approach to emission calculation and reporting supports global climate action goals. By precisely quantifying emissions from transport and hub activities, the standard enhances harmonization and comparability of emission calculations worldwide, enabling more informed decisions for sustainable transport solutions.
The standard establishes consistent rules for emissions occurring throughout the transport chain and replaces the previous EN 16258. As part of an international series of standards for environmental impact quantification, it defines key principles for both passenger and freight transport. ISO 14083 is fully compatible with the Corporate Carbon Footprint (ISO 14064), Product Carbon Footprint (ISO 14067), and Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040/14044), providing a solid foundation for comprehensive environmental analyses.
Note: Accreditation under ISO 14083 is currently not possible. Our previous certification services under DIN EN 16258 have been transferred accordingly.
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