Trucking’s Carbon Footprint Goes Beyond On-Road Vehicles

(Trucking Info)

A trucking company’s carbon footprint goes beyond its on-road vehicle fleet to include other direct emissions, indirect emissions and the optional “life-cycle” emissions, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.

ATRI released the findings of its analysis of greenhouse gas reporting tools and emissions models, with the goal of helping carriers quantify potential sources of greenhouse gases within their operations.

“ATRI’s study also highlights the need for industry involvement in standardizing approaches for carbon accounting,” said Mike Naatz, president of the customer care division and chief customer officer for YRC Worldwide. Naatz is a member of the ATRI Research Advisory Committee, which identified this research priority.

ATRI’s research identified both U.S. and international reporting tools and methodologies. Among the key findings were differences in the weighting of model inputs, which in turn impact the reported level of emissions. Read more here.