Last updated: 26.03.2024

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As global commerce has expanded, the air freight sector has become an integral component of supply chain operations, simultaneously contributing significantly to carbon emissions. Recognizing the urgency of addressing this issue, ADEME – the French Environment and Energy Management Agency – pioneered a methodology that specifically targets the air freight industry. Drawing on a rich tapestry of environmental research, transport logistics, and flight data analytics, ADEME's framework zeros in on fuel consumption, aircraft type efficiency, cargo weight, and routing.

ADEME's methodology addresses not only the direct emissions from aircraft but also the indirect emissions related to terminal operations, ground transport, and even cargo storage. This exhaustive approach ensures that businesses in the air freight sector have a comprehensive understanding of their environmental footprint. As a result, they're better equipped to make informed decisions, reduce emissions, and contribute towards a sustainable future for global trade.

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Equation

co2_in_g = distance_in_km * co2_in_g_per_tonne-km * weight_in_tonnes

Factors considered by methodology:

API request

{
  "expand": [
    "items"
  ],
  "items": [
    {
      "type": "air_freight",
      "methodology": "ADEME",
      "external_reference": "string",
      "origin": "TXL",
      "destination": "HAM",
      "weight_in_tonnes": 2,
      "aircraft_type": "under_250_tonnes"
    }
  ]
}

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