To address the growing environmental problems in the shipping and logistics industry, the British initiative Ship Green recently launched a “Industry first” “cost-effective” Carbon calculator to track ship emissions. This tool is designed to help industry professionals measure and manage their carbon footprint.
The logistics industry – often referred to as the ‘broken link’ in environmental protection – is grappling with a number of challenges. At the heart of these concerns is the need to decarbonise transport and the overarching goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
In this context, the obligation of all actors in the supply chain to record their CO2 consumption is getting closer and closer. By March 31, 2025, manufacturers, transport companies, distribution and trading companies must submit their ESG emissions report to the EU Commission and the states, which also includes CO2 consumption from deliveries.
Ship Green’s carbon calculator is the brainchild of the team at Wallis Shipping, a British company founded in 1987. It is described as a “not-for-profit” “peer-to-peer networking group” and information center for sustainable shipping – in short, a solution that founders Jenna Morgana second generation freight forwarder, hopes to pave the way towards ‘a greener future for our future generations.’
“Ship Green provides a low-cost carbon calculator API to track the carbon footprint of freight, with profits invested in environmental projects. We provide a network of like-minded eco-shippers with an info hub for research and industry news so everyone can stay up to date with changing laws.”
According to the company’s website, agents can integrate the calculator into their software, quotes, invoices and websites. Ship Green also offers internal carriers and agents the ability to track their carbon emissions and offset them against many global environmental programs, which could make it easier for them to keep up with changing regulations.
Morgan stresses that Ship Green members are asked to make a number of commitments, including offering customers slower freight movements to reduce emissions, avoiding old transport vehicles and not transporting waste, scrap or conflict materials, as well as firearms, weapons or ammunition.
Other commitments include not shipping single-use items, not participating in unsustainable supply chains and avoiding costly cross-trades.
Therefore, Morgan hopes that the Ship Green CIC can help many not only comply with legal requirements, but also become an active and meaningful member of the sustainability movement.
“I started this with my children in mind. When I saw David Attenborough’s Extinction, my eldest daughter looked at me and said, ‘Mum, what are you doing to help the planet?’. I knew I had to do more, not just be part of the problem. I wanted to give back, and for her, we need to find and create change.” she explains.
