Overview
The Inbound Logistics module estimates emissions from transporting finished goods from your suppliers to your production facility.
Impact Stage Coverage
This estimation function specifically covers the Inbound Logistics Impact Stage, which maps to the Logistics Altruistiq Activity.
Approach
For inbound transport emissions you can either choose to upload primary data via a data source, or use this estimation method.
If you opt for the estimation method, the following defaults will be applied and use to calculate emissions for each packaging and material inputs you use in your products.
Europe – Packaging materials (besides glass)
Truck (>32t, EURO 4, Diesel): 230 km
Train (average freight train): 280 km
Ship (barge): 360 km
Europe – Glass bottles
Truck (>32t, EURO 4, Diesel): 350 km
Train (average freight train): 39 km
Ship (barge): 97 km
Europe – All other products
Truck (>32t, EURO 4, Diesel): 130 km
Train (average freight train): 240 km
Ship (barge): 270 km
Non-Europe – All products
Truck (>32t, EURO 4, Diesel): 1000 km
Ship (transoceanic container): 18,000 km