Last updated: 26.03.2024

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ADEME, the French Agency for Ecological Transition, is renowned for its comprehensive methodologies addressing environmental issues, and its expertise extends to the carbon impact in multiple sectors. ADEME's approach towards carbon calculation in the ferry sector is emblematic of its broader commitment to a sustainable transport landscape. Recognizing that maritime transport plays a pivotal role in the global transportation matrix, the agency provides methodologies that allow for accurate measurement and eventual reduction of GHG emissions specific to ferries.

In the realm of ferry transportation, ADEME's calculations take into account the unique dynamics that ferries possess — from the type of fuel used to operational patterns and varying capacities. This comprehensive methodology helps stakeholders, from ferry operators to policymakers, in making informed decisions that lead towards a more sustainable maritime transportation sector. It also serves as an invaluable tool for those aiming to achieve international emission reduction targets in the maritime realm.

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Equation

co2_in_g = (number_of_cars * co2_in_g_per_car-km
             + number_of_passengers * co2_in_g_per_passenger-km)
             * distance_in_km

Factors considered by methodology:

API request

{
  "expand": [
    "items"
  ],
  "items": [
    {
      "type": "ferry",
      "methodology": "ADEME",
      "external_reference": "string",
      "origin": "Hamburg, Germany",
      "destination": "Stockholm, Sweden",
      "number_of_travelers": 3,
      "number_of_cars": 1,
      "vessel_type": "nighty_ferry"
    }
  ]
}

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