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Freight CO2 Calculator

Calculate emissions using GLEC v3.1 Framework

GLEC v3.1 Compliant
Industry Standard
Multi-modal Support

Emissions Calculator

About GLEC v3.1

The Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) Framework v3.1 is the industry standard for calculating and reporting logistics emissions.

Standardized emission factors
Multi-modal transport support
Industry-wide adoption
Regular updates and improvements
Learn more about GLEC

Emission Factors

Sea - Container Ship
gCO2e/tonne-km
10.5 gCO2e
Sea - Bulk Carrier
gCO2e/tonne-km
8.2 gCO2e
Sea - General Cargo
gCO2e/tonne-km
15.3 gCO2e
Air - Dedicated Freighter
gCO2e/tonne-km
602 gCO2e
Air - Belly Cargo
gCO2e/tonne-km
435 gCO2e
Air - Express Service
gCO2e/tonne-km
742 gCO2e
Factors based on GLEC v3.1 methodology

Calculation Methodology

Formula

CO2 Emissions = Distance × Weight × Emission Factor
Adjusted for load factor and transport efficiency

Key Principles

  • Well-to-wheel emissions accounting
  • Transport mode-specific factors
  • Load factor considerations
  • Regional variations included

Data Sources

GLEC Framework v3.1
Primary emission factors and methodology
IPCC Guidelines
Climate science foundation