South Korean ship operator HMM has announced the launch of the Supply Chain Carbon Calculator, which allows customers to enhance their carbon footprint visibility across the entire logistics journey.
The new digital platform provides customers with analytical data on total GHG emissions generated from place of receipt to place of delivery. With this calculator, customers can better manage their emissions for all container flows and choose the most eco-friendly mode of transport.
HMM’s Supply Chain Carbon Calculator follows an industry-accredited methodology for inland and ocean transportation. The ocean-leg emissions have employed the Clean Cargo methodology, which provides a set of industry average emission factors for maritime container transport per trade lane. For inland transport, emissions are calculated in line with the Global Logistics Emission Council (GLEC) framework, a globally recognised methodology for reporting logistics GHG footprint.
With the Supply Chain Carbon Calculator, the emissions are expressed by selecting either well-to-wake (WTW) or tank-to-wake (TTW) emissions. Customers can mark the estimated emissions on the bill of lading, and the relevant certificate can be issued based on actual transport data.
HMM expects this digital tool to create synergy with its Green Sailing Service, assisting customers in reducing their Scope 3 GHG emissions by sailing with low-carbon fuels. The company believes that there has been a growing interest in sustainability and green transportation solutions, accelerating the need for reducing emissions. HMM says it will continue to seek better ways to ensure full visibility and tracking of carbon footprint, thereby making headway in reaching carbon neutrality.
