Sustainability has become a priority for the freight industry. At Uber Freight, we have set a goal with a pragmatic roadmap to shift at least 80% of our global brokerage shipments to cleaner transportation by 2040, and many of our customers have outlined their own commitments to advance sustainability in their supply chains today. But to make progress on these goals, tracking and quantifying emissions will be crucial, especially among complex supply chains that span multiple modes of transport.
Today, we’re proud to announce that the Uber Freight Emissions Dashboard has been accredited by the Smart Freight Centre (SFC). This accreditation certifies that the carrier greenhouse gas emissions estimates that we provide to freight and logistics operators are in methodological conformance with the Global Logistics Emissions Council Framework for Logistics Emissions Methodologies (GLEC Framework). The GLEC Framework is the global standard for the calculation and reporting of logistics emissions, and our accreditation applies across air, rail, road, and logistics sites with a global scope. Gaining emissions visibility across these various modalities has been historically challenging, and it’s time shippers are equipped with sophisticated, intuitive sustainability intelligence to help enable real progress toward their goals. Decarbonizing the supply chain starts with data, and this recognition from SFC is a testament to the strength of the estimates available through the Uber Freight Emissions Dashboard.
“Shippers who are taking sustainability seriously want insights and solutions,” said Illina Frankiv, Head of Sustainability at Uber Freight. “With our Emissions Dashboard, we had to first focus on the quality of data that we’re presenting to customers — data needs to be accessible, comprehensive to encompass large networks with multiple modes, and digestible to help easily pinpoint the carbon intensity of various loads. Meeting the standards of the GLEC Framework demonstrates the merit of the estimates we’re providing, which allows us to then identify efficient routes and modes and make strategic recommendations to help eliminate empty miles and excess emissions one shipment at a time.”
Uber Freight’s approach to sustainability and network optimization has been paying off. In 2024, our research showed that we eliminated an estimated 4 million empty miles from our digital brokerage platform compared to 2023, reducing emissions and uncovering fuel savings within our network. Our team also remains committed to scaling access to more sustainable shipping options like electric trucking, having formed strategic partnerships with organizations like WattEV and Greenlane paving the way for the widespread electrification of the industry.
As appetite for sustainable solutions continues to grow, we are dedicated to providing valuable data, insights, and the latest technologies to shippers of all sizes to build a more resilient supply chain for all.
To learn more about sustainability at Uber Freight, visit: uberfreight.com/sustainability.
