Carbon Footprint Calculator: Your Freight Carbon Calculator by Mode
Sustainability is no longer optional in logistics — it’s a competitive advantage. Whether you're shipping by air, sea, or road, your clients want to know: what’s the environmental cost of this move?
That’s why Linbis created the Freight Carbon Calculator — a mode-by-mode tool that estimates CO₂ emissions for each shipment and gives you the power to act on the results.
Why You Need a Freight Carbon Calculator
Today’s freight forwarders don’t just move goods — they manage responsible supply chains.
Here’s what’s at stake:
- 📝 Growing compliance (EU ETS, CBAM, IMO regulations)
- 📦 Client demand for green shipping options
- 🌍 Corporate sustainability goals (ESG reporting, Net Zero targets)
- 📊 RFP requirements that include carbon impact data
With the Linbis freight carbon calculator, you can provide answers — not estimates.
Mode-by-Mode CO₂ Estimation
Our calculator supports detailed CO₂ estimations for:
Transport Mode | Inputs Required | Output |
✈️ Air Freight | Weight, airport pairs, aircraft type | CO₂ kg based on IATA methodology |
🚢 Ocean Freight | Container type, port pair, vessel class | CO₂ tons via IMO-approved formulas |
🚛 Road Freight | Distance, weight, vehicle type, fuel type | Emissions per trip and per km |
🚄 Rail Freight | Volume, rail line, energy source | CO₂ per ton-kilometer |
📊 Emissions are calculated using international standards (GLEC Framework, Smart Freight Centre, EcoTransIT) — and can be aggregated across shipments and modes.
Embed Emissions in Every Shipment
With Linbis, carbon tracking is not a separate task — it’s built into your freight workflow:
- 📥 Add CO₂ estimates to quotes and invoices
- 📦 View carbon impact per shipment or client
- 📉 Report monthly, quarterly, or annually by mode or route
- 🔗 Export carbon data for ESG reporting
It’s visibility that goes beyond freight — into environmental performance.
Offset Services Ready to Activate
Once you’ve measured it — you can act.
Linbis allows you to add carbon offset services directly from the platform:
✅ Choose certified offset programs (Gold Standard, VCS, etc.)
🌱 Match emissions with tree planting, renewable energy, or conservation projects
🧾 Auto-generate offset certificates for clients or internal audits
📤 [Add offset service] to transform your emission data into real climate action.
Use Cases: Who Benefits?
The freight carbon calculator is perfect for:
- 🌐 Freight forwarders quoting sustainable options
- 🏢 Corporates tracking Scope 3 emissions
- 🚛 3PLs offering carbon-neutral delivery plans
- ✍️ Sales teams responding to RFPs with carbon data
- 📈 ESG and compliance officers compiling reporting
Whether you’re proactive or responding to pressure, you’ll stand out by offering transparency + action.
✅ Conclusion: Make Your Shipments Count — For the Planet
Logistics doesn’t have to leave a heavy footprint. With the Linbis freight carbon calculator, you get real data, real impact — and real options for offsetting.
🌍 Sustainability doesn’t start at zero. It starts with visibility.