Carbon Market & 2040 Climate Objectives
What?
The latest compromise draft from the Danish Presidency reopens discussions around the EU's 2040 climate target. It proposes expanding the use of international carbon credits and raises questions about the future role of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS).
Impact for shippers & logistics providers
More ambitious climate targets and a revised ETS could lead to increased carbon pricing and operational costs. This pressure is likely to drive investments in cleaner technologies and improved energy efficiency.
How to prepare?
Strengthen your Scope 1 and 3 emissions monitoring and introduce an internal carbon price to anticipate future costs and support low-carbon decision-making across operations and procurement.
Sustainable Finance & Reporting – Omnibus Package (CSRD & CSDDD)
What?
Debates are ongoing around the Omnibus proposal revising CSRD and CSDDD. The revision includes mandatory climate transition plans and integration of Scope 3 emissions where significant.
Impact for shippers & logistics providers
Stricter requirements on ESG reporting, supply chain due diligence, and transition plan alignment with the Paris Agreement will raise expectations on data quality and emissions traceability across the value chain.
How to prepare?
Map all emissions across your supply chain, streamline ESG data collection, and build robust transition plans incorporating material Scope 3 emissions.
Decarbonized Mobility – HDV CO₂ Standards & Vehicle Dimensions
What?
The automotive industry is calling to accelerate the revision of HDV CO₂ standards (initially planned for 2027) and of the directive on vehicle weights and dimensions. CountEmissionsEU has entered trilogue negotiations, with key implications for emission reporting in transport.
Impact for shippers & logistics providers
Zero-emission freight vehicles, especially in refrigerated transport, may benefit from regulatory adaptations. New rules will increase the need for standardized, traceable and verifiable emissions data for all transport modes.
How to prepare?
Deploy granular emissions tracking tools across all vehicle types and follow upcoming regulatory developments impacting ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) deployment, emission reporting, and freight eligibility.
