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Driving lower emissions in logistics
Book and Claim is the transport industry's only chance to catch up on its emissions-reduction trajectory. And it is easy to incorporate it into your decarbonisation journey.
According to the International Energy Agency, transport accounts for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. At the current pace of decarbonisation, the transport industry will fall short of meeting the targets set by the Paris Agreement. We must use innovative tools to prevent this from happening. One such tool is Book and Claim.
Book and Claim is useful to make low-emission transport services accessible to businesses. And its value goes beyond that: it can also play a pivotal role in scaling low-emission logistics solutions.
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Book and Claim and Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
In June 2026, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) released the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0, formally recognising Book and Claim as a credible mechanism to support corporate decarbonisation and advance science-based climate targets.
The Standard further acknowledges a growing reality: many of the technologies and solutions required for deep decarbonisation are not yet available at the scale, speed or location needed to meet global demand. Recognising these limitations, SBTi has introduced an implementation hierarchy that enables companies to extend their impact beyond their immediate operations and value chains, helping to accelerate broader market transformation.
A significant evolution within the updated Standard is the introduction of the "best efforts" principle. Rather than focusing solely on outcomes, organisations are expected to demonstrate that they have set ambitious science-based targets, established robust implementation plans, pursued all feasible emissions reduction opportunities across their operations and value chains, and transparently communicated where barriers have limited further progress. Companies must also show how they are actively working to overcome these constraints over time.
As part of this approach, the Standard recognises market-based instruments supported by established chain-of-custody models, including mass balance and Book and Claim. By creating demand signals for low-carbon fuels, renewable energy and other emerging climate solutions, these mechanisms can help scale critical decarbonisation technologies, strengthen investment confidence and accelerate the transition to net zero. They also provide organisations with a practical pathway to continue making measurable progress towards their climate ambitions as markets mature and solutions become more widely available.
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FAQ
Kuehne+Nagel is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for Book and Claim in the short and medium term. This is achieved through collaboration with various stakeholders and the continuous development of low-emission logistics solutions, including increasing the availability of sustainable fuels and electric vehicles. For example, Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its Book and Claim solution for Battery-Electric Vehicles (BEVs) to include carriers, supporting and incentivising them to transition to BEVs while helping to meet the demand for Book and Claim. Learn more: https://www.kuehne-nagel.com/carriers/road-transport/become-road-carrier-partner
Our aim is to always secure the most competitive rates through adopting proactive procurement practices. That said, there is often a premium associated with low-emission logistics solutions (e.g. low-emission fuels or BEVs). This cost varies depending on the use case and location. There are other cost that Kuehne+Nagel covers, such as:
Administrative costs
System costs
Assurance costs.
Yes, the mark-up paid for Book and Claim is reinvested in low-emission logistics solutions, such as sustainable fuels and electric vehicles, to further reduce the carbon footprint of logistics operations and promote R&D in low-emission logistics solutions through ‘supply and demand’ mechanisms. The goal of Book and Claim is to expand the availability of such solutions in the network, to promote decarbonisation.
It is important for companies to ensure the robustness of the system behind their Book and Claim solution, and transparently communicate methodologies and results with stakeholders, to prevent greenwashing.
At Kuehne+Nagel, we assure a robust Book and Claim system by:
Applying strict certification and third-party verification to ensure transparency and credibility. Our Book and Claim method is audited annually and validated by independent parties.
We provide ongoing support to help clients communicate their positive impact effectively to stakeholders.
Yes, there is a difference. Book and Claim separates the environmental attributes from the physical product, allowing for flexibility in claiming GHG reductions. Mass Balance, on the other hand, tracks the physical flow of materials and ensures that the environmental attributes are proportionally allocated throughout the supply chain.
We do not. Temperature-controlled transportation is using liquid fossil fuel, which we can replace by low-emission solutions.
Yes, Book and Claim can be applied to local distribution, including B2B and B2C e-commerce deliveries. This helps to reduce the carbon emissions of last-mile logistics.
For sea and air freight, it is available worldwide. However, the Book and Claim solution for road logistics is not available worldwide yet because:
Book and Claim for Road Logistics is region-specific, as each supply needs to be developed locally.
The availability depends on the maturity of sustainable fuel or electric truck infrastructure in each region.
At this stage, we are focusing on regions where we can ensure credible supply and robust verification processes.
Currently, it is off the shelf in Europe and North America and on demand in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
The supply of HVO within Europe is expected to grow as demand increases. However, there may be limitations due to feedstock availability and production capacity, as this is a shared source to produce advanced biofuel for the road, air and sea freight sector.
Kuehne+Nagel ensures transparent pricing for HVO by providing details on where it was supplied, used and booked. We are giving this to clients via the certificate.
The major hurdle for the transport sector to meet its emission reduction targets lies in several physical limitations:
Infrastructure: Key low-emission transportation infrastructure (e.g. fueling infrastructure, charging infrastructure) is still missing in critical parts of the supply chain.
Cost Barriers: Low-emission solutions, such as BEVs, are often more expensive, making them less competitive in specific use cases.
Market Availability: Even when overcoming the first two challenges, the availability of low-emission solutions, like electric trucks, is limited by long lead times and difficulties obtaining large quantities.
Traceability: Tracking and reporting the ecological footprint of energy usage is difficult, especially for SME carriers who lack resources to verify data.
Solutions like Book and Claim can address these limitations by developing infrastructure strategically, enabling cost-effective low-emission solutions, ensuring demand meets supply, and improving traceability through certified reporting.