The logistics sector faces a challenging goal: to reduce CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030.
In 2023, we began the sustainable renewal of our fleet. Our aim is to modernize the fleet, reduce maintenance costs, and decrease CO2 emissions. To help achieve this, we have initiated the Lean & Green recognition program, which focuses on measuring, monitoring, and systematically reducing CO2 emissions within our transport division at Looop.
What is Lean & Green?
Lean & Green is a sector-driven program that has been helping companies reduce their CO2 emissions since 2008. Participants include shippers, logistics service providers, manufacturers, and companies focused on logistical management and optimization.
The program makes the current emissions status transparent and subsequently encourages companies to take steps toward sustainable mobility and to focus on a shared mission: reducing CO₂ emissions. Lean & Green participants are spread across 14 European countries and collaborate to find smart and sustainable solutions to logistical challenges. The program currently includes more than 500 participants, all leaders in their sectors.
5-Star Framework
Lean & Green operates using a five-star framework. Companies start at a level that matches their current efforts and proven CO₂ reduction. New participants analyze their historical data to determine their starting ‘star level.’ As companies progress and reduce their emissions, they can increase their ‘star status.’
Methods and Standards
An important part of Lean & Green is accurately measuring emissions using international standards such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. This methodology is based on the European standard EN 16258, which was replaced by the new ISO 14083 standard in 2023. This provides a scientifically sound basis for calculating emissions within logistics.
Sustainability in the Logistics Sector
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for transport organizations, not only due to the ambition to reduce emissions but also to lower maintenance costs.
For example, Looop Logistics has started making its fleet more sustainable, a step that contributes to our efforts to achieve CO₂ reduction.
CSRD: Sustainability Reporting Obligations
Starting in 2025, companies will be required to report on their sustainability efforts according to the new European directive, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
This directive requires extensive reporting on direct and indirect emissions, including emissions from owned trucks and emissions generated by outsourced transport. The Lean & Green program is a perfect complement to this.
With Lean & Green, we are taking steps toward a more sustainable future for transport and logistics. By measuring and monitoring our CO₂ emissions, using a five-star framework, and working with scientific standards, we aim to make a significant contribution to the reduction targets for 2030. Together with other leaders, we strive for a sustainable logistics chain.
