Last updated: 26.03.2024

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The European Environment Agency (EEA), in its advisory contract EEA/ACC/18/001, offers guidance pertaining to environmental accountability and sustainable transport solutions, including the air freight sector. Recognizing the rapid expansion of global trade and its consequential environmental toll, this methodology is aligned with the overarching goal of a cleaner, low-carbon Europe. The EEA/ACC/18/001 framework is meticulous, encompassing elements like fuel type, aircraft efficiency, routing algorithms, and freight-specific considerations.

The unique value of EEA/ACC/18/001 lies in its broader integration within the European Green Deal and its synergy with other continental sustainability initiatives. It’s not merely a calculation standard; it’s a directive for proactive change, designed to transition companies towards greener operational practices. Through this standardized method, companies can not only assess but significantly diminish their carbon emissions, actively contributing to a more sustainable European air freight ecosystem.

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Equation

co2_in_g = distance_in_km * co2_in_g_per_tonne-km * weight_in_tonnes

Factors considered by methodology:

• Distance
• Weight
• Region
• Activity type

API request

{
  "expand": [
    "items"
  ],
  "items": [
    {
      "type": "air_freight",
      "methodology": "EEA-ACC-18-001",
      "external_reference": "string",
      "origin": "TXL",
      "destination": "HAM",
      "region": "eu_27",
      "weight_in_tonnes": 2,
      "activity_type": "international"
    }
  ]
}

• Default values

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