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Freight emissions API use cases

From checkout carbon labels to Scope 3 ESG reports — see how teams use EcoFreight's API to make freight emissions actionable.

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3PL & Freight Forwarders

Offer carbon-transparent shipping to your clients. Embed emission data into quotes, invoices, and tracking pages.

Add CO2 data to every shipment quote automatically
Differentiate with carbon-neutral shipping options
Generate per-client sustainability reports
E-Commerce Platforms

Show customers their delivery carbon footprint at checkout and let them choose greener shipping options.

Display CO2 per delivery option at checkout
Enable carbon offset at point of sale
Build brand loyalty with eco-conscious shoppers
Supply Chain & ESG Reporting

Automate Scope 3 freight emission calculations for ESG disclosures, CDP reports, and regulatory compliance.

Scope 3 Category 4 & 9 emission tracking
GLEC v3.2 & ISO 14083 aligned methodology
Export-ready data for CDP, GRI, and CSRD reports
Maritime & Ocean Freight

Calculate emissions for container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers using IMO-aligned emission factors.

Vessel-type specific emission factors
Port-to-port distance calculations
WTW, TTW, and WTT breakdowns
Air Cargo & Express Delivery

Track air freight emissions per shipment, route, or customer for the highest-emission transport mode.

Belly cargo vs freighter differentiation
Route-specific emission calculations
Compare air vs surface alternatives
Fleet Management & Route Optimization

Integrate real-time CO2 data into fleet management systems to optimize routes for both cost and emissions.

Compare emission impact across route options
Track fleet-wide carbon trends over time
Identify highest-impact optimization opportunities
TMS & ERP Integration

Plug emission calculations directly into your transport management or ERP system via a single REST endpoint.

One API call per shipment — under 50ms response
Webhook support for async workflows
Batch calculation for bulk processing
Carbon Accounting Platforms

Power your carbon accounting or sustainability SaaS with accurate, methodology-backed freight emission data.

White-label emission calculations
Full methodology references in every response
Multi-modal support: road, rail, sea, air
Carbon Offset & Credit Marketplaces

Calculate precise freight emissions so customers can purchase the right amount of carbon offsets.

Accurate per-shipment CO2 for offset sizing
Certified methodology for credible offsets
API-driven automation for marketplace integration

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