The data logistics cannot deliver
Emissions reporting of logistics in Finland
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58956/liikenne.178422Avainsanat:
Emissions, logistics, reporting data collection, road freight, survey, reportingAbstrakti
In logistics, improved emissions data collection and interoperability of data can play a key role in achieving emissions reduction targets – not only in Finland but also globally. Thus, identifying the current emissions reporting practices and challenges is vital and enables more effective planning of the measures companies need to take to achieve compliance. In this study, two surveys were conducted in Finland to understand the views of companies regarding emissions data collection and reporting. A total of 123 shippers and 119 logistics service providers participated in the surveys. The results reveal that shippers have a growing interest in the topic and emissions reporting is considered an important part of business. However, among logistics service providers, the larger companies already collect and utilise emissions data, but the smaller ones neither collect emissions data nor have any actual interest in developing their practices in this regard. Therefore, actions are needed especially for smaller companies to adapt to the future.
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