For many manufacturers, calculating their carbon emissions appears simple until they notice a surprising gap in the final numbers. One of the biggest culprits behind these discrepancies, often exceeding 20%, is logistics.
Most carbon footprint tools rely on broad averages, outdated emission factors, or incomplete data from third-party transport providers. As supply chains become more global and fragmented, emissions linked to freight, especially Scope 3, are increasingly opaque. Trucks, ships, planes, and warehouses all leave a trail of CO₂, but without real-time data, those emissions are often underestimated or misallocated.

This is where digital carbon footprint platforms make a difference. By integrating enterprise logistics data—such as route information, vehicle type, cargo weight, and fuel type—these tools provide granular, dynamic tracking of emissions across every shipment. Rather than relying solely on conversion tables, they connect directly with ERP and logistics systems to ensure precision and traceability.
CLIMATE VERITAS can also manage multi-modal shipping and complex global logistics. That’s critical for manufacturers with suppliers and customers across continents. Real-time visibility doesn’t just improve accuracy—it empowers better decisions: selecting lower-carbon carriers, optimizing routes, or negotiating greener contracts.

Inaccurate carbon accounting is more than just a reporting issue. With growing expectations around environmental transparency and rising customer demands, misreporting emissions can lead to compliance risks, financial inefficiencies, and reputational damage. As a result, precision in logistics emissions is no longer optional—it’s a competitive advantage.