Measuring Supply Chain Carbon Tracking is Essential
The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and California's SB 253 (in effect from 2026) have expanded their corporate emissions reporting requirements to cover Scope 3 emissions. This means emissions arising from their value chains, upstream and downstream, and that includes emissions arising from inbound and outbound transportation.
And for EU companies, the reporting requirements don't just concern current emissions but include a requirement to report on future mitigation strategies through comprehensive scope 3 emissions tracking.
Accurate transportation emissions reporting is important. A simple example: Airfreight emissions are 51 times as high as ocean freight emissions per tonne/kilometer. And emissions for an indirect routing are 76% higher than for a direct routing.
As a German visibility company, we have developed the most accurate air and ocean freight CO₂ emissions tracking and reporting to serve our European customers. Available together with our tracking services or as a standalone service.
BlueBox does not work with estimates. Our supply chain carbon tracking calculations are based on facts: routing, the exact aircraft or vessel used (age and engine configuration), fuel type, and the exact transit. Result – accurate CO₂ data. We combine the real-time shipment data with CO₂ data from EcoTransit World's scientific and neutral methodology. The tool is also accredited by the Smart Freight Center and meets the requirements of EN 16258 and the GHG Protocol (Corporate Standard).
Our comprehensive CO₂ reporting allows users to track emissions per period, trade lane, and carrier, providing not only graphical and downloadable reports but also data-driven insights to enhance mitigation strategies. Based on Ecotransit guidelines, we also provide A through E Ecoscores, which enable at-a-glance summaries that indicate whether your emissions are acceptable or problematic.
The EEA report “Sustainability of Europe’s mobility systems” sums up the transport sector’s key trends as of 2024 and their environmental and climate impacts. The report shows that transport remains a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and noise. While projections for 2030 and beyond show some positive signs, substantial investments in innovative solutions—such as Supply Chain Carbon Tracking—and a shift to more sustainable transport modes are still needed.
The EEA report “Sustainability of Europe’s mobility systems” sums up the transport sector’s key trends as of 2024 and their environmental and climate impacts. The report shows that transport remains a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and noise. While projections for 2030 and beyond show some positive signs, substantial investments in innovative solutions—such as Supply Chain Carbon Tracking—and a shift to more sustainable transport modes are still needed.
European Environmental Agency
