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The European Parliament, meeting in plenary on 28 April 2026, has now also approved new rules establishing a single EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport services. The legislation, which had already been endorsed by Council in February, introduces a harmonised framework to measure and report transport-related emissions across all modes. By aligning methodologies at EU level, the initiative aims to ensure greater consistency and comparability of emissions data throughout the logistics chain.

Companies will not be obliged to calculate their emissions. However, where they chose to do so, they will be required to apply the now-agreed common methodology. The text prioritises the use of primary data, which is more accurate but also more costly, but does not make its use mandatory. Member States may, however, require primary data to be used for transport operations carried out on their territory by companies exceeding a specific employee threshold defined by national law. National authorities may also introduce incentives of administrative, financial, or operational nature to encourage the use of such primary data.

The Regulation further provides that the European Commission will make available, free of charge, an online calculation tool specifically designed for micro, small, and medium-sized transport operators. This tool must be operational no later than 48 months after the regulation enters into force, i.e. after its publication in the Official Journal. The Regulation will apply 54 months after its entry into force and will be subject to evaluation by the Commission four years thereafter.

Source: European Parliament