Every year, millions of people take part in World Cleanup Day, rolling up their sleeves to remove waste from streets, parks, rivers, beaches and more.
But what if, as a logistics and transport sector, we looked beyond litter?
What if we cleaned up the way we move goods?
Transports industry’s waste problem
OIn transport, “waste” goes far beyond packaging — it’s also about how fleets are run:
In transport, waste goes far beyond packaging – it’s also about how fleets are run:
- Empty running: Vehicles travelling without cargo.
- Inefficient routes: More miles, more fuel, more time.
- Paper processes: Wasted time, wasted resources.
- Compliance confusion: Manual emissions tracking that’s time-consuming and error-prone.
All of this meshed together adds up to unnecessary carbon emissions, operational drag, and dreadful rising costs. And with regulations like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) putting sustainability reporting front and centre of the spotlight, transport companies can no longer afford to ignore their environmental impact.
It doesn’t have to be this way
At Qargo, we believe digital tools can clean up inefficiencies across transport (literally and figuratively).
With smarter planning, automation and insight, fleets can reduce waste across the board:
✅ 30% less empty running
✅ 20% reduction in emissions
✅ 100+ hours saved on planning each week
✅ Automated CSRD compliance reporting
What Qargo is cleaning up
1. The compliance mess
Whilst many transport companies haven’t yet reported under CSRD directly, pressure is already mounting from customers who need accurate emissions data & and spreadsheets just can’t keep up.
Qargo’s emissions calculations enable you to estimate and report greenhouse gas emissions at both the order and trip level without external tools or manual calculations.
Streamlining compliance workflows and giving you instant visibility into your environmental impact- crucial for winning eco-conscious contracts and enhancing your brands reputation.
2. Standards confusion
Our methodology is based on the GLEC (Global Logistics Emissions Council) Framework. The primary industry guideline for calculating and reporting logistics emissions. This framework is closely aligned with ISO 14083, ensuring your emissions data meets international standards.
We use the Well-to-Wheel approach, covering both Well-to-Tank (fuel production and transport) and Tank-to-Wheel (tailpipe emissions), ensuring alignment with both Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 3 (indirect, such as subcontractor) emissions reporting requirements.
3. Manual emissions tracking
The system dynamically adjusts emissions estimates based on vehicle type and transport service, updating calculations automatically if vehicle assignments change.
While our model uses estimated routes rather than actual mileage or fuel consumption, it provides reliable, GLEC-compliant data that can be exported for both internal and external ESG and CSRD reporting.
4. Reporting headaches
Reporting doesn’t have to be a nightmare! Custom reports can be generated directly from Qargo’s platform, making it easy to stay compliant and showcase sustainability performance across your business.
Whether you need weekly or monthly exports, want to attach emissions data to invoices, or require a full data warehouse flow for detailed analysis, Qargo makes it simple. No more late nights wrestling with data or mountains of paperwork, just clear, professional reports ready when you need them.
Good for the planet & good for your business
Cleaning up inefficiencies doesn’t just help the environment, it actually helps your bottom line too. So it pays to be green! Fleets using Qargo report:
- 30% increase in profitability
- Fewer customer complaints
- Faster payments and less admin
- Enhanced brand reputation with eco-conscious customers
Because running a cleaner business is good for everyone. And in today’s market, where sustainability credentials can make or break contract wins, having emissions tracking isn’t just nice to have, it’s essential to keep up in the game.
Join the cleanup
This World Cleanup Day, take a moment to think about what your operation could do with less of.
Less waste. Less paperwork. Less stress. Less environmental impact. And more time, more insight, more impact, more competitive advantage.
The future of transport is clean, efficient, and smart. The real question is: are you ready to be part of the cleanup?
Ready to see how clean and simple your operation could be?
Take the interactive tour or book a demo to discover how Qargo can help you simplify and future-proof your fleet operations.
