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Methods for the Calculation of CO2 Emissions in Logistics Activities

Lecture notes in business information processingPublished 1 January 2010
Hartmut Zadek, Robert Schulz
Citations19
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TL;DR

General methods, calculation models and some available software for the calculation of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in logistics activities for transportation by truck, but by train as well are outlined.

Abstract

This paper outlines general methods, calculation models and some available software for the calculation of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in logistics activities. General calculation formulas are presented mostly for transportation by truck, but by train as well. Listed are CO2 emission factors (EFs) for the different types of fuels and partially average numbers for the various transport carriers. The relevance of the calculation of CO2 emissions in the logistics sector is described to show the growing importance of sustainability in the world of logistics.

Keywords

EngineeringEnvironmental Science