CO2 Emissions Calculation Methodology & Approach



At Trade-Enabler, sustainability is not a checkbox — it is a responsibility. Global trade moves the world forward, but every shipment carries an environmental cost. Our mission is to help traders, logistics teams, and decision-makers see that cost clearly, measure it accurately, and manage it intelligently.

Trade-Enabler CO2 provides transparent carbon footprint insights for shipments by combining trusted global standards with digital precision.

Why CO2 Visibility Matters

Carbon emissions often remain invisible in logistics operations — hidden behind contracts, schedules, and freight rates. Trade-Enabler brings emissions into focus by:

  • Increasing awareness of environmental impact per shipment
  • Supporting data-driven sustainability decisions
  • Enabling responsible trade without disrupting operations
  • Laying the groundwork for future ESG and compliance reporting

What cannot be measured cannot be improved — and that’s where we start.

Calculation Methodology

Trade-Enabler’s CO2 calculation model follows internationally recognized and industry-approved standards. Our methodology aligns with the GLEC (Global Logistics Emissions Council) Framework, ensuring credibility, consistency, and comparability across shipments.

The calculation logic is built using guidance and data from:

  • Third IMO Greenhouse Gas Study (2014)
  • Fourth IMO Greenhouse Gas Study (2020)
  • EMEP/EEA Air Pollutant Emission Inventory Guidebook (2019)
  • GLEC Framework (2020)

How Trade-Enabler Calculates Emissions

CO2 emissions are calculated by estimating fuel consumption for the specific vessel and journey, using models published by the IMO. The calculation considers:

  • Actual transport distances
  • Vessel type and technical characteristics
  • Operational speed profiles
  • Industry-standard fuel consumption factors

This approach ensures realistic, shipment-level emission estimates rather than generic averages.

Built for Practical Impact

Trade-Enabler CO2 is designed to integrate seamlessly into trade workflows — not as a standalone report, but as part of smarter logistics management.

Whether your goal is cost efficiency, sustainability alignment, or future compliance readiness, CO₂ insights help you trade with clarity.

Trade smarter. Trade transparently. Trade responsibly.

Together, we move global trade forward — with accountability.

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