Promoting Sustainability by Automating CO₂ Emissions Calculation in Logistics
Case Study — GL events UK
CO₂ Emissions Reporting Process Automated
The Customer’s Challenge
GL events UK faced an urgent need to visualize and report on logistics emissions, particularly Scope 3. Data provided by multiple departments and logistics partners was inconsistent in format, making consolidation and calculation extremely time-consuming and unreliable. This created a demand for efficient and accurate emissions management.
Our Approach and Solution
Deploying Blue Yonder Logistics Emissions Calculator
Logistics Emissions Calculator
This solution automates CO₂ emissions data collection and calculations enabling multimodal transportation reporting from multiple business units and logistics partners. Based on a Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC)-accredited calculations, it ensures data consistency, transparency, and auditability by calculating emissions aligned with internationally standardized methods. This streamlines emissions management across the supply chain enabling visibility to environmental impact and facilitates data-driven CO₂ reduction initiatives and reporting.
Benefits and Business Impact
Significant Improvement in Operational Efficiency
The solution automates the entire process from data collection to calculation and reporting. This drastically reduces manual aggregation time and frees up employees
to focus on more strategic initiatives.
Improved Data Accuracy and Reliability
By reducing human error, the solution ensures reliable and auditable data. This enhances the quality of data for regulatory compliance and both internal and external reporting.
Contributions to Sustainability
CO₂ Emissions Visualization and Reduction
The solution provides detailed visibility into CO₂ emissions per shipment, enabling an accurate understanding of the entire supply chain’s carbon footprint based on reliable data. This includes analysis of indirect Scope 3 emissions. As a result, companies can identify areas for improvement and promote data-driven initiatives, such as collaborating with suppliers and optimizing transportation methods.
Enabling Sustainable Events
Amid growing demand for eco-friendly events, this solution establishes a system to provide accurate emissions data to clients. This not only supports their sustainability goals but also enhances corporate transparency and trust, leading to a competitive advantage among environmentally conscious customers.