Successfully implementing sustainability in the transport and logistics industry

Take advantage of the opportunities offered by sustainability to increase efficiency and gain competitive advantages.

The transport and logistics industry forms the backbone of global supply chains – and is therefore in the spotlight when it comes to ambitious climate targets, regulatory requirements, and growing expectations from investors and customers.

However, this sector faces particular challenges: a high proportion of indirect emissions (Scope 3), complex fleet structures across different modes of transport, and fragmented value chains make it difficult to implement consistent ESG strategies.

For more than 25 years, DFGE has been supporting logistics and transportation companies in successfully overcoming these hurdles and driving forward the decarbonization of their business models in a practical and science-based manner.

Transport- und Logistikbranche

Science-based Targets in Logistics

Defining credible Climate Targets

More and more logistics companies are relying on Science-Based Targets (SBTi) to consistently reduce their emissions and make a credible contribution to the 1.5-degree target. But how can these ambitious goals be implemented in everyday practice – especially in a dynamic, often decentralized industry?

We provide comprehensive support along the way:

  • Identification of relevant emission sources – including Scope 3 along the supply chain
  • Development of realistic target paths and feasibility analyses
  • Establishment of a consistent database for monitoring and reporting
  • Preparation and support for validation by the SBTi

Learn more: In our free webinar, we show how science-based targets can be successfully implemented in logistics.

Book & Claim

Innovative Ways to achieve Decarbonization

Traditional emission reduction often reaches physical limits in transportation—for example, due to infrastructure or limited availability of alternative drive systems. Book & Claim models create new opportunities here: companies can use them to promote sustainable transportation options, even if they cannot directly use them at present.

We support you in strategically embedding Book & Claim:

  • Tailored integration into your climate targets
  • Ensuring transparency and avoiding double counting
  • Communicating progress to stakeholders
  • Preparing for future regulatory requirements

Recommended reading: You can find out more about the opportunities and challenges of Book & Claim in our latest blog article.

What matters now:

Implementing sustainability in a measurable and effective way

Those who take a structured approach to ESG today will have a clear advantage tomorrow. DFGE supports transport and logistics companies with a practical ESG roadmap that is scientifically sound, compliant with standards, and immediately implementable—without greenwashing, but with measurable results:

Carbon Footprint

We support you in creating well-founded CO₂ balances/carbon footprints (CCF & PCF) in accordance with international standards such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. We not only consider direct emissions (Scope 1 and 2), but also analyze upstream and downstream emissions (Scope 3) along your supply chain. This gives you a complete picture of your climate impact – as a basis for sound decisions, credible communication, and reporting to stakeholders.

Based on your individual emissions data, we work with you to develop a customized climate strategy in line with international initiatives such as Science-Based Targets (SBTi). We define realistic target paths, identify reduction potential, and develop concrete measures for your net-zero roadmap. Our goal: to leverage sustainability as a strategic competitive advantage.

Climate Strategy & Net-Zero-Roadmap

ESG Strategies & Supply Chain Management

Investors, business partners, and regulatory bodies are placing ever-greater demands on companies to adopt holistic ESG concepts. We can help you integrate environmental, social, and governance aspects into your corporate strategy in a structured manner. We also support you in establishing transparent supply chain processes, including risk assessment, supplier monitoring, and internal and external communication.

New legal frameworks such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) bring with them complex requirements. Our experts help you select the appropriate standards, define relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), and efficiently structure your sustainability reporting—always tailored to your industry and target groups.

CSRD, ESRS E1, GRI & UNGC

Supply Chain

The importance of the supply chain and the entire value chain in the logistics and transport industry is a key focus on the path to sustainable business practices. The most important reporting initiative in this area is undoubtedly EcoVadis. It helps producers to cover the entire supply chain, including all suppliers, for sustainability reporting. We are a close partner of EcoVadis and can help you with your own participation as well as with supporting your suppliers.

We impart knowledge where it is needed – in a practical and individualized manner. In workshops and training sessions, we raise awareness among teams about ESG and climate issues and show how sustainability can be implemented in everyday work. In addition, we develop digital KPI dashboards that allow you to visualize progress at any time and communicate it transparently both internally and externally.

Workshops, Trainings & KPI-Dashboards

The right Partner

Why choose DFGE for your ESG Journey?
  • Over 25 years of experience in environmental and sustainability consulting
  • Specific expertise in CDP, EcoVadis, CSRD, SBTi, and CO₂ balances
  • Modular consulting system: from strategy development to audit preparation
  • Flexible team with deep industry knowledge of transportation and logistics

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Successful Customer Projects in the Industry

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