Carbon footprint calculation methodology for logistics
CarbonPro has been designed with transport operators that work across France, Spain and the rest of Europe. The methodology harmonises operational data, vehicle classes and fuel factors for a single verifiable baseline. The resulting datasets power dashboards, ESG disclosures and API integrations while retaining the source references needed for external assurance.
Norms and sources we apply
Alignment with ISO 14083 and the GLEC Framework
Every calculation follows recognised international frameworks and official emission-factor libraries.
ISO 14083:2023
Structure for quantifying and reporting greenhouse-gas emissions across transport chains.
GLEC Framework v3.0
Smart Freight Centre guidance consolidating modal calculation rules and allocation logic.
ADEME Base Carbone 2024
French emission-factor catalogue applied to domestic and intra-EU transport legs.
MITECO 2024
Spanish emission factors for road, rail, and maritime segments from the Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica.
How CarbonPro calculates emissions
How CarbonPro calculates emissions
Calculating the transport carbon footprint still feels manual, opaque, and slow. Sustainability leaders demand verifiable data while operations teams need workflows that fit existing systems.
Data intake & validation
Collect route, shipment, and vehicle data via API or secure upload. Check completeness against ISO 14083 scope definitions and flag anomalies like missing weights or inconsistent fuel volumes.
Factor selection & allocation
Match transport legs with ADEME or MITECO factors by geography. Apply GLEC allocation across clients, products, or lanes, versioning every factor for historical comparability.
Output & assurance
Generate KPIs by lane, vehicle, customer, and service level. Deliver ESG exports (CSV, XLSX, API) with full factor lineage plus auditor-ready assurance packs.
Calculation flow
Calculation flow
Four checkpoints keep the methodology auditable end to end.
Input
Operational data harmonised across systems.
Processing
ISO 14083-compliant emission calculation.
Validation
Methodology checks with OCA and partner auditors.
Output
Dashboards, ESG exports, and API payloads.
Certification status
Traceability, versioning and result verification
CarbonPro is undergoing verification to certify the calculation engine and data lineage for ISO 14083 reporting.