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Smart Freight Centre released this week the updated GLEC Framework 3.2, the latest iteration of the globally recognised methodology for calculating and reporting logistics emissions. This version continues to align with the ISO 14083 standard, offering companies a robust and transparent approach to measuring their carbon footprint across all transport modes. The framework’s ongoing refinements ensure that logistics providers, shippers, and carriers can track emissions with greater accuracy, supporting both regulatory compliance and sustainability goals.

The updated Framework includes a new module in the annex with a comprehensive methodology for air pollutant emissions—covering NOx, SOx, PM10, PM2.5, and Black Carbon—as well as updated default values for fuel emission factors and emission intensity, now aligned with the latest datasets and publications. India-specific emission intensity values have also been incorporated. Alongside the GLEC Framework 3.2, Smart Freight Centre has published a detailed technical report focused on quantifying air pollutant emissions across all major transport modes road, rail, shipping, aviation, and non-road mobile machinery. This report provides practical guidance for carriers, shippers, policymakers, and investors, enabling them to expand their emission inventories beyond greenhouse gases to include key air pollutants. Developed with technical expertise from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and support from the Clean Air Fund, the report represents a significant step toward advancing clean air action and enhancing transparency in the logistics sector.

CLECAT has long supported the GLEC Framework as a vital tool for harmonised emissions accounting, and the release of version 3.2 further strengthens the industry’s ability to make informed, data-driven decisions. These updates are particularly timely as businesses work to align with EU sustainability regulations and global climate targets, ensuring that their operations are both efficient and environmentally responsible. The new resources are available for download, offering practical, evidence-based approaches to support the sector’s transition to a cleaner future.