SEUR Launches New Carbon Calculator to help clients on their way to net zero emissions

• Geopost has been working for some time to make carbon emissions in the supply chain more transparent 

• They offer innovative services that meet their customers needs 

• After a testing phase, Geopost and a group of key customers have successfully tried the new Carbon Calculator, which measures carbon emissions from their deliveries accurately and in real-time 

• Geopost's Carbon Calculator, certified by the Smart Freight Centre, is an important step in reporting emissions. It gives senders a detailed view of their carbon footprint so they can track and report their emissions 

• The Carbon Calculator is now available for all SEUR customers in Spain 

Geopost, the group that SEUR is part of, has been testing its new Carbon Calculator with a group of key clients. This digital tool helps manage and reduce carbon emissions for its customers. It’s now available to SEUR users through SEUR Pro and works for both national and international shipments. 

High customer expectations on sustainability 

Climate change affects everyone. For both brands and end consumers, sustainability and transparency in the entire supply chain are becoming more important. According to Geopost’s “European e-shoppers” study, consumers are paying more attention than ever to how their purchases affect local communities and the environment. In fact, 64% of regular online shoppers would switch websites to find a more sustainable delivery option. 

At the same time, the study shows that many online shoppers believe that brands and companies are responsible for sustainability. For this reason, businesses need to measure their carbon emissions across their entire transport network to reduce them where needed. They also need to give reliable and clear information to their consumers. 

With the goal of becoming the global leader in sustainable deliveries, Geopost has developed this new tool with support from its Sustainability, Operations, and IT teams to help measure and report carbon emissions in the sector. 

The Carbon Calculator: a helpful tool for making sustainable decisions 

Designed for customers and in collaboration with them, this powerful tool helps companies reduce their carbon emissions by allowing them to track their emissions month by month and reduce them over time. The Carbon Calculator launched by SEUR with Geopost’s support provides a unique service for companies that want to track their CO2e emissions from shipments. It uses the data from each package scan as it moves through the network, helping companies calculate their indirect Scope 3 carbon emissions more accurately. 

This system follows international carbon accounting standards, especially the GLEC Framework (Global Logistics Emissions Council Framework), and has been officially accredited by the Smart Freight Centre. This accreditation allows it to generate data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in transport and logistics. The GLEC Framework is a globally recognized standard for calculating and reporting carbon footprints in the transport and logistics industry. 

The Carbon Calculator is already available in 21 Business Units (Chronopost, DPD UK, DPD France, DPD Portugal, DPD Belgium, DPD Poland, DPD Estonia, DPD Latvia, DPD Croatia, DPD Slovenia, DPD Switzerland, BRT, DPD Belux, DPD Czech Republic, DPD Germany, DPD Hungary, DPD Ireland, DPD Lithuania, DPD Netherlands, DPD Slovakia, and SEUR). 

Jean-Claude Sonet, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability at Geopost, said: 

“At Geopost, we’ve been showing since 2012 that innovation can drive sustainability, always improving the way we measure and report our carbon emissions for the benefit of our customers. I strongly believe our Carbon Calculator is a clear example of this. It’s a pioneering tool that aligns with international carbon accounting standards and helps companies get accurate, regular reports on their CO2 emissions while encouraging them to make more sustainable decisions in the long run. We’re very grateful for the support of our key customers on this project.”

Sustainability at the heart of the company’s strategy 

As Europe’s largest parcel delivery network, the company has grown quickly and strongly in recent years. Since 2012, Geopost has taken real steps to improve its network’s environmental impact. Since 2012, Geopost has taken concrete steps to improve the environmental performance of its network.

In February 2023, Geopost’s carbon neutrality goals for 2040 were officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C by accelerating its plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: drastically reducing its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 43% by 2030 and by 90% by 2040, based on 2020 levels. 

In September 2022, Geopost also announced it was a founding member of the EV100+ initiative by the Climate Group, committing to make sure that all its fleet vehicles over 7.5 tons will have zero tailpipe emissions by 2040. 

Glossary 

Scope 1, 2, and 3 

• Scope 1:  Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company. 

• Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the energy the company buys. 

• Scope 3: All other indirect emissions (except Scope 2) that happen along the value chain. 

 
(Source: GHG Protocol) 

GLEC Framework 

Comparing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across different types of transport is often complex and inconsistent. To solve this problem, the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) created the GLEC Framework, the only globally recognized method for calculating and reporting carbon footprints in the multimodal supply chain. This method can be used by shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers, and is designed to help with decision-making and reducing emissions. It’s aligned with: 

• The GHG Protocol 

• The UN’s Global Green Transport Action Plan 

• CDP reporting requirements 

(Source: Smart Freight Centre) 

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About SEUR 

Nuestros 80 años de historia nos han permitido ser pioneros en el transporte urgente en España y liderar el sector con tres grandes ejes de negocio: internacional, comercio electrónico y el servicio de frío enfocado a la alimentación online. 

With 80 years of history, SEUR has been a pioneer in urgent transport in Spain. Thanks to its 10,000 professionals and 6,500 vehicles, SEUR serves businesses of all sizes and sectors. As part of Geopost, one of the largest global express transport networks, SEUR makes deliveries worldwide. 

SEUR constantly invests in innovation and infrastructure to stay closer to its customers, offering solutions like Predict, an interactive system for scheduling deliveries, or SEUR Now, for super-urgent deliveries in one or two hours. The company is also committed to sustainable logistics with eco-friendly vehicles, urban hubs, and a Pickup network with over 9,500 stores and lockers. 

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