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Enable decarbonization
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Ensure credibility, transparency, and compliance
Enable decarbonization
Enable transition from fossil fuels to low-carbon alternatives
Take measurable action toward decarbonization targets with our reliable Book & Claim system
Align with recognized industry standards for sustainability, based on Smart Freight Centre standards
Ensure credibility, transparency, and compliance
Obtain verified CO₂e reduction certificates through our reliable Book & Claim system, ensuring credibility and accountability in your sustainability efforts
- Access actionable insights into emissions reductions with GEODIS’ freight management and visibility platform, empowering data-driven decarbonization strategies
Guarantee performance
Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Sustainable Marine Fuel as direct substitutes to fossil fuels
Avoid sizeable further investments, as sustainable fuels, which are chemically similar to traditional fuels, can be used with existing jet engines and fueling systems
Reduce the release of more fossil-based greenhouse gases, into the atmosphere, by using renewable fuels
Frequently asked questions
GEODIS calculates CO₂ emissions for every shipment in line with the GLEC framework, ensuring consistency and accuracy. Emissions are calculated for each transport leg and subsequently combined to provide a comprehensive overview.
To facilitate these calculations, GEODIS partners with EcoTransIT World, a leading software solution, to automate the measurement of energy consumption, carbon emissions, and air pollutants.
Currently, airplanes are certified to operate with up to 50% SAF blended with conventional jet fuel. Work is ongoing to certify engines and fuel systems for 100% SAF use in the future. Even with current blends, SAF can substantially reduce lifecycle carbon emissions compared to fossil-based jet fuel.
ReFuelEU Aviation – This measure promotes the increased use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) as the single most powerful tool to decrease aviation CO₂ emissions. It is part of the Fit for 55 package to meet the emissions reduction target of 55% by 2030. It sets requirements for aviation fuel suppliers to gradually increase the share of SAF blended into the conventional aviation fuel supplied at EU airports.
FuelEU Maritime – As part of the European Commission’s Fit for 55 legislative package, the FuelEU Maritime Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1805) promotes the use of renewable, low-carbon fuels and clean energy technologies for ships, essential to support decarbonization in the sector.
Biofuels follow the natural carbon cycle. The plants or waste used as feedstocks absorb CO₂ during their growth, and this CO₂ is released back into the atmosphere when the fuel is burned, creating a balanced cycle. Fossil fuels, by contrast, release new carbon stored underground, increasing the total CO₂ in the atmosphere.
Yes, sustainable fuels such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Sustainable Marine Fuel (SMF) are generally more expensive than conventional fossil fuels. This is due to higher production costs, limited supply chains, and the complexity of sourcing renewable feedstocks. However, their ability to significantly reduce carbon emissions makes them a key solution in achieving low-carbon transportation.
Book-and-Claim is a system that enables organizations to purchase the carbon reduction benefits of SAF or SMF without directly using the fuels. Under this approach, sustainable fuels are produced and consumed elsewhere, but the emissions reductions are tracked and credited to the buyer. This method helps overcome distribution and logistical challenges, making low-carbon fuels accessible to more stakeholders.
HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) fuels are low-carbon fuels produced from waste-based feedstocks, such as used cooking oil, animal fats, or other renewable waste materials. HEFA is a widely used technology for producing SAF and SMF due to its ability to deliver high-quality fuel with a significantly lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels.
Common waste-based feedstocks used to produce SAF and SMF include used cooking oil (UCO), animal fats and tallow, agricultural residues (e.g., corn stover or wheat straw), or industrial waste oils. These feedstocks are renewable and help reduce reliance on virgin materials, contributing to a low-carbon future.
Biofuels can reduce lifecycle emissions by up to 90%. Lifecycle emissions account for all greenhouse gases released during production, processing, transport, and combustion.
Yes, GEODIS' SAF and SMF service goes beyond the regulatory requirements set by ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime. As data on emissions reductions from mandated fuel volumes becomes available, we first account for these regulatory contributions. Only after this baseline reduction is applied does our service become relevant, enabling you to further reduce emissions beyond compliance and align with your broader sustainability targets.