CO₂ reduction & compensation
Blue Water can act as your partner towards transport and logistics solutions with a reduced carbon footprint. We offer different methods to reduce or compensate emissions from your supply chain.
Along with our customers, we carry a responsibility for lowering carbon emissions. To do so, we offer different methods to reduce CO₂ emissions or support sustainable projects by compensation - inside or outside of your supply chain.
Partnering with us means working alongside a dedicated team of experts who will guide you through the process of creating, executing and tailoring solutions that support both your business and the environment.
Carbon insetting is a technique for the active adoption of measures to decrease carbon emissions within the transport services provided. The real carbon reductions attained through the utilisation of alternative fuels can be applied as carbon insets to decarbonise transport requirements.
This method contrasts with traditional offsetting, where carbon credits are obtained from external projects, but the company's own CO₂ emissions remain unchanged.
Insetting versus offsetting
Insetting
Choosing offerings with reduced emissions during transport
Alternative fuels with reduced carbon emissions and optimisation methods exist for all transport modes. By choosing alternative fuels instead of fossil fuels or turning up the efficiency, it becomes possible to reduce the CO₂ emissions by up to 90%, making a real difference.
When choosing to inset, you obtain:
- Reduction of CO₂ emissions
- Supply chain optimisation
- Certified reductions
Offsetting
Investing in external sustainability projects through certified methods
Carbon offsetting is used to balance out emissions by paying for emission savings in other supply chains or sustainability projects. However, this method does not reduce emissions led into our atmosphere. Still, it can serve as an easily accessible way to get started with a more sustainable transport and logistics solution.
When choosing to offset, you obtain:
- The purchase of emission reductions through e.g. reforestation
- Support to sustainability and carbon removal projects
- Certified compensation
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Compared to conventional jet fuel, SAF can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 80% over its lifecycle, making it a meaningful alternative for Blue Water customers who are looking to meet sustainability targets and reducing carbon emissions from the supply chain with an insetting method.
By integrating SAF into your air freight solutions, we help customers access CO₂ reducing supply chain options without compromising speed or efficiency. Whether you need fully SAF-operated shipments or blended solutions depending on your budget, we offer tailored solutions supporting your company's sustainability efforts.
Online Carbon Calculator for transport & logistics
The foundation for reducing or compensating emissions from your supply chain is a transparent supply chain.
This can help you to get detailed access to emissions caused by your company's transport and logistics activities.
With Blue Water's online Carbon Calculator you can quickly and easily get data on:
- How much carbon your transport is causing
- Carbon emissions compared across transport modes
- Calculations on shipments via Blue Water or other LPS
- Greenhouse gases CO₂ and CO₂ equivalents e.g. air pollutants SOx, NOx, NMHC and PM10
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a range of solutions to lower the carbon footprint of your transport and logistics activities. Depending on your requirements, these may include carbon insetting through the use of alternative fuels and/or transport optimisation. Our experts will work closely with you to identify the most suitable solution for your business.
Carbon insetting reduces emissions within your own supply chain by using lower-emission transport solutions, such as alternative fuels. This results in real, measurable reductions in CO₂ emissions that are directly linked to your transport activities. In contrast, carbon offsetting compensates for emissions by investing in certified external climate or carbon removal projects. Although offsetting supports sustainability initiatives, it does not reduce emissions generated by your transport activities.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is an alternative to conventional jet fuel that can reduce lifecycle CO₂ emissions by up to 80%. By choosing SAF for your air freight, you can significantly lower the carbon footprint of your shipments without compromising transit times or service quality. We offer both fully SAF-operated shipments and blended solutions to match your company's sustainability goals and budget.
Our online Carbon Calculator provides transparent emissions data for your transport activities. You can compare emissions across transport modes, calculate emissions for shipments handled by Blue Water or other logistics providers, and gain insights into greenhouse gases such as CO₂ equivalents, SOx, NOx, NMHC and PM10. This helps you identify opportunities to reduce emissions and document your environmental efforts in e.g. ESG reporting.
The best solution depends on your transport requirements, sustainability ambitions and budget. Some businesses prioritise reducing emissions through insetting and alternative fuels, while others combine emission reductions with certified offsetting. Our specialists will help you assess your supply chain and develop a tailored approach that supports both your operational and environmental goals.
The alternative fuels used in logistics vary depending on the transport mode. These include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for air freight and biofuels, such as HVO, for road and certain maritime operations. Other emerging low-carbon fuel technologies are also being developed. Using these alternatives can significantly reduce lifecycle CO₂ emissions compared to conventional fossil fuels, and support the transition towards a more sustainable transport and logistics industry.
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Reducing CO₂ emissions from transport
Making informed choices is the first step in reducing emissions from transport and logistics. At Blue Water, we help businesses reduce the carbon footprint of their supply chains by providing practical, customised solutions that support their operational requirements and sustainability goals.
Our range of CO₂ reduction solutions covers all transport modes and includes the use of alternative fuels, transport optimisation and carbon insetting. Depending on your requirements, we can also support certified carbon offsetting initiatives to compensate for emissions that cannot yet be avoided.
Our specialists work closely with you to identify opportunities for reducing emissions without compromising reliability or efficiency. We can provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for air freight, alternative fuels for sea and road transport and optimised routing and load planning. We tailor our solutions to match your business objectives.
Our online Carbon Calculator provides transparent insights into the emissions generated by your transport activities, supporting data-driven decision-making.
This enables you to measure, compare and monitor emissions across shipments and transport modes, helping you to identify where the greatest reductions can be achieved.
By combining expert advice, transparent emissions data and practical decarbonisation solutions, we can help you to take meaningful steps towards a more sustainably operated supply chain, while preparing you for the increasing expectations of customers and the demands of regulators.