When it comes to safety, there are many things to look at. In the trucking industry, there are many things that all point toward safety, and carbon tracking is one of them. The aim of carbon tracking is to work on environmental safety. Greenhouse gas emission has been an issue for the longest. As reported by Transport Topics, authorities have been slowly becoming more tough when it comes to this matter. They want to ensure all truckers carry out best practices for the sake of all those around them.
Reporting on Carbon Emissions
Companies are required to report on carbon emissions. They must find a way to collect and accurately report on this matter. They must also share the progress of their efforts to reduce emissions. All involved must now look for strategies and tools to provide the correct data.
There has been great emphasis on ESG reporting. This reporting is very important to keep an eye on emissions. All those that contribute to GHG emissions must report. A shipper will report on all emissions that come from their own operations. They will also report any emissions from those companies that work for them. Most companies already have most of this data. They know their fuel usage, weights, and mileage. However, changing this data into an emission report will not be a simple task. They have to use all the technology available to report correctly.
Fleets will have a standard way of providing these reports. It will put the greenhouse gas emissions into three groups. The first group will be reporting on emissions directly produced by a fleet's operations or assets. The second group refers to emissions that come from the energy these fleets produce. The third group majorly refers to emissions from the distribution channels. Very few companies are providing this data. In order to deal with emissions, it is only sensible to know how much there is.
Technology to the Rescue
Since this is not a straightforward kind of reporting, truckers need all the help they can get. Technology will play a key role when it comes to reporting. The electronic logging devices are already capturing most of the data. The big part will be to make the data available in the required formats. Technology suppliers are already working on providing tools to collect and provide these reports. They will provide real-time data and analytics. The data will help come up with ways to deal with these emissions. Very many different technology vendors will be able to provide these services. This shows that there is progress in dealing with greenhouse gas emissions.
Completive Advantage
GXO has a clear plan to reduce emissions by 30% by 2030. They are putting in place all possible plans to reduce energy consumption. It will reduce the group three emissions. They will also have a shared warehouse model. This will reduce utility usage. This means that there will be a lot of operational efficiency.
It will not be easy to provide that data in an accurate way at first. Once the fleets can report this data well, it will also benefit them greatly. The truckers will be in a position to know where to cut on energy consumption. In the end, it will help them reduce the costs involved in production. They will protect the environment and, at the same time, also remain competitive. Carbon tracking is the way to go when it comes to greenhouse gas emission control.
