Sustainability 5 min
Behind the scenes with Marinus: open source CO2 calculator
Filogic introduces an open source CO2 calculator that determines your emissions quickly and accurately at order level. Free for the entire transport sector.
A first step toward zero emissions
Under the now well-known Climate Agreement, we are all working toward ‘zero-emission’ transport by 2050. An ambitious plan, certainly for our sector, because demand for transport keeps rising. An important first step in the right direction is mapping out your CO2 emissions.
Innovation together with Topsector Logistiek
In collaboration with Topsector Logistiek, Filogic introduces an innovative CO2 calculator that lets you determine your CO2 emissions quickly and accurately at order level. This means not only more insight into your transport impact, but also transparency toward customers and stakeholders, which is becoming increasingly important in the logistics sector.
How to calculate your CO2 emissions easily
Over the past months, Topsector Logistiek thoroughly analysed CO2 data per sector (such as ornamental horticulture and construction) and combined it into the Transport Performance Database. Thanks to this reliable data source and our integration with it, Filogic’s OpenTMS calculates emissions directly when an order is created. This is based on the route distance, the number of transport units and the applicable segment. This method meets the reporting requirements for clients, suppliers and governments.
Flexible CO2 calculations for different transport needs
Besides the Transport Performance Database, alternatives are also available within our OpenTMS. For example, you can use the COFRET method to distribute emission data per trip across specific transport orders. Do you want even more detailed CO2 reporting? Then you can opt for integrations with specialised tools. In the near future we will expand these integrations further, so that all users have access to a complete package of emission management tools within the OpenTMS.
An industry-wide step toward more sustainable transport
To help our entire sector move forward, the CO2 calculator is available free of charge. With it we encourage sustainable choices within transport and contribute to a connected IT landscape. Ideal for companies that still process emission data manually or use Excel files. For OpenTMS users the calculator is immediately available via the system settings, where CO2 settings are easy to configure. Is your company not yet an OpenTMS customer? No problem: via our API connection you integrate the calculator seamlessly into your own system.
Seamless API connection and user-friendly integration
With the OpenAPI you can easily call the CO2 calculator from your own transport software or IT system. You send the transport data to the calculator and receive an OTM file with the results in return. This makes it easy to include your CO2 figures consistently in reports and dashboards.
Future-proof: source code available on GitHub
In the first quarter of 2025 we will make the source code of the calculator available on GitHub. This gives companies the opportunity to build on our calculator themselves and develop their own version, tailored to their specific needs.
Collaboration with Topsector Logistiek
While there is a lot of talk about CO2 emissions in the sector, practical solutions often fall short. At Filogic we love efficient, practical tools that deliver immediate value. With the CO2 calculator we have a solution that helps transport companies calculate their CO2 emissions easily and reliably. This tool is useful not only for carriers, but also has potential for insurers and other parties that depend on accurate emission data.
When can you start with the CO2 calculator?
Filogic customers already use the CO2 calculator in our OpenTMS. Soon we will also make it available to other companies in the transport sector. Keep an eye on our news updates, or contact us to get early access.
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