Green Logistics and Sustainable Supply Chains Training Course

Participants can explain emissions sources, gases and reporting terms used in logistics decisions.

• Greenhouse gases expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent using global warming potential
• Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions explained
• Activity data, emission factors and primary data quality compared
• Tank-to-wheel and well-to-wheel boundaries for transport fuels
• Location-based and market-based electricity emissions for warehouse operations
• Avoided emissions claims separated from inventory emissions reporting

Participants can calculate and document freight emissions for defined transport movements.

• GLEC Framework calculation structure for road, rail, air and sea freight
• ISO 14083 principles for transport-chain greenhouse gas quantification
• Shipment weight, distance, mode and load factor collected
• Carrier fuel data converted into tonne-kilometre emissions intensity
• Allocation methods for shared loads, parcels and less-than-truckload consignments
• Calculation assumptions recorded in an auditable emissions methodology note

Participants can map logistics activities to relevant Scope 3 categories and data owners.

• GHG Protocol Scope 3 Category 4 upstream transportation
• Category 9 downstream transportation mapped to customer delivery flows
• Warehouse energy boundaries distinguished between owned and outsourced facilities
• Returns, repairs and disposal flows included within relevant categories
• Data-owner matrix assigns responsibility for carrier, supplier and warehouse information
• Spend-based estimates replaced progressively with activity-based calculations

Participants can identify priority transport emissions sources using operational and financial data.

• Transport baseline built by lane, mode, carrier, customer and product
• Pareto analysis isolates lanes producing disproportionate emissions and cost
• Carbon intensity measured per tonne-kilometre, shipment, order and revenue
• Load-factor analysis identifies empty running and underutilised capacity
• Expedited freight tracked separately from planned distribution movements
• Hotspot register ranks opportunities by emissions, cost, feasibility and service

Participants can assess network changes for carbon, service, inventory and cost effects.

• Network design variables include facility location, inventory positioning and transport distance
• Centre-of-gravity analysis screens candidate distribution-centre locations
• Cost-to-serve analysis exposes carbon-intensive customer fulfilment patterns
• Delivery frequency policies balanced against consolidation and service commitments
• Urban distribution constraints considered in last-mile network design
• Scenario comparison documents emissions, cost, lead-time and risk trade-offs

Participants can select road-freight measures that reduce fuel use and emissions intensity.

• Route optimisation reduces distance, idling, failed deliveries and empty kilometres
• Vehicle utilisation improved through cube, weight and pallet planning
• Driver behaviour programmes address speed, acceleration, braking and idling
• Tyre pressure, maintenance and aerodynamic controls reduce fuel consumption
• Backhaul planning converts empty returns into revenue-generating loaded movements
• Telematics KPIs track fuel economy, idling, utilisation and route compliance

Participants can evaluate modal options using service requirements and total emissions evidence.

• Modal-shift screening compares road, rail, inland waterway, sea and air
• Lead-time variability assessed before replacing road or air movements
• Intermodal terminal handling included within end-to-end cost and carbon calculations
• Rail suitability tested against volume density, lane length and schedule frequency
• Air-freight avoidance linked to forecasting, inventory policy and supplier reliability
• Decision matrix weights emissions, cost, service, capacity and disruption risk

Participants can assess fleet decarbonisation options for specified duty cycles and routes.

• Battery-electric vehicle suitability assessed by range, payload and charging windows
• Renewable diesel, biodiesel and biomethane evaluated using lifecycle evidence
• Hydrogen fuel-cell applications assessed for long-haul and high-utilisation operations
• Total cost of ownership includes vehicles, energy, maintenance and infrastructure
• Charging infrastructure planning considers depot capacity, dwell time and grid constraints
• Fuel claims verified through certificates, chain-of-custody and supplier documentation

Participants can embed measurable sustainability requirements within transport sourcing and management.

• Carrier prequalification requests fleet data, fuel plans and emissions methodology
• Tender scorecards balance price, service, safety, capacity and carbon performance
• Contract clauses define reporting frequency, data fields and assurance rights
• Carrier improvement plans assign targets, milestones, owners and review dates
• Rate structures tested for unintended incentives toward inefficient operating behaviours
• Quarterly business reviews examine emissions trends alongside service KPIs

Participants can improve inbound freight through supplier planning, collection and packaging controls.

• Incoterms responsibilities examined before assigning freight emissions and control rights
• Supplier order calendars support consolidation and fewer urgent collections
• Milk-run design combines collection points, vehicle capacity and delivery windows
• Vendor-managed inventory assessed for transport frequency and inventory trade-offs
• Supplier scorecards include dispatch accuracy, packaging efficiency and expedited shipments
• Collaborative forecasting reduces premium freight caused by demand volatility

Participants can prepare a practical energy-reduction plan for warehouse and distribution-centre operations.

• Energy baseline separates lighting, heating, cooling, charging and material-handling loads
• Energy intensity measured per pallet, order, square metre and operating hour
• LED controls, occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting reduce lighting consumption
• Refrigeration maintenance targets leaks, defrost cycles and temperature setpoints
• Battery charging schedules manage peak demand and equipment availability
• ISO 50001 plan-do-check-act cycle structures energy management controls

Participants can identify packaging changes that reduce material use, damage and transport impacts.

• Packaging lifecycle assessment considers materials, product protection, transport and end-of-life
• Right-sizing reduces void fill, dimensional weight and vehicle cube requirements
• Reusable transit packaging evaluated for return rates, cleaning and loss
• Recycled content claims checked against material specifications and certification evidence
• Damage data links packaging design to returns, waste and customer experience
• Packaging scorecard compares weight, recycled content, recyclability and unit cost

Participants can design reverse-flow controls for returns, recovery, repair and material recirculation.

• Returns reason codes identify preventable transport, packaging and product failures
• Reverse logistics network compares collection, inspection, repair and disposal routes
• Disposition hierarchy prioritises reuse, repair, refurbishment, recycling and disposal
• Closed-loop packaging systems track assets, cycle times and loss rates
• Consolidated returns reduce collection frequency and empty vehicle movements
• Recovery economics calculate handling, transport, resale value and disposal costs

Participants can specify logistics data controls needed for credible emissions management.

• Transport-management-system data fields support lane-level emissions calculation
• Warehouse-management-system records connect energy use with throughput and activity
• Data-quality assessment tests completeness, accuracy, timeliness and traceability
• Primary carrier data reconciled against invoices, shipment records and fuel reports
• Dashboard design distinguishes leading actions from lagging emissions results
• Data governance defines owners, validation rules, retention and escalation

Participants can create logistics targets and reporting packs that support management action.

• Science-based target concepts translated into logistics operational metrics
• Absolute emissions and intensity targets selected for different growth conditions
• KPI tree links strategic targets to transport, warehouse and packaging controls
• Monthly dashboard reports emissions, fuel, utilisation, energy, waste and service
• Variance analysis explains performance changes using operational root causes
• Management review cadence assigns decisions, actions, accountabilities and deadlines

Participants can prepare investment cases for prioritised green logistics initiatives.

• Marginal abatement cost curve ranks measures by cost and emissions reduction
• Business case assumptions cover capital, operating costs, savings and asset life
• Net present value compares project options with different cash-flow profiles
• Sensitivity analysis tests fuel prices, volumes, utilisation and energy tariffs
• Risk register addresses technology maturity, supplier capacity and operational disruption
• Benefits-realisation plan assigns baseline, owner, target and measurement method

Participants can organise implementation responsibilities, controls and stakeholder engagement for logistics changes.

• RACI matrix assigns responsibilities across logistics, procurement, finance and sustainability
• Stakeholder mapping identifies carriers, operators, customers and executive sponsors
• Pilot design defines scope, success criteria, data collection and exit conditions
• Standard operating procedures embed consolidation, idling and packaging controls
• Change communications explain service impacts, behaviours and performance expectations
• Escalation routes manage trade-offs between emissions targets and delivery commitments

Participants can assemble a prioritised green logistics action plan from initial baseline to governance.

• Baseline findings translated into a concise problem statement and opportunity case
• Initiatives sequenced by emissions impact, investment, readiness and dependencies
• Ninety-day plan defines milestones, owners, resources and decision gates
• Carrier engagement plan sets data requests, targets and review arrangements
• Dashboard prototype presents operational KPIs, emissions results and corrective actions
• Executive summary frames recommended actions, risks, benefits and approvals needed

Participants can build, review and present a complete sustainable supply chain improvement proposal with quantified priorities and implementation controls.

• Define a logistics baseline using shipment, warehouse, packaging and returns data
• Calculate priority emissions using documented boundaries, factors and allocation assumptions
• Select reduction measures through cost, carbon, service and risk comparison
• Build a business case with targets, investment, savings and delivery milestones
• Peer review tests calculation quality, operational feasibility and reporting credibility
• Present the proposal to a simulated executive investment review panel