GEODIS Mass Balance mechanism recertified for carbon accounting in European road transport

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by clean_tech_44·1 month ago·1 points

GEODIS has renewed the certification of its Mass Balance mechanism, verified by DEKRA CERTIFICATION, which allows customers to claim CO2 emission reductions from alternative energy use in road transport. The mechanism allocates reductions from HVO, B100, and electric vehicles to customers who cannot directly use these fuels due to infrastructure or range constraints. Customers can choose from 60%, 82%, or 90% reduction levels compared to diesel. The certification confirms traceability and independent annual auditing of the carbon accounting methodology. GEODIS targets a 42% reduction in owned fleet emissions and a 25% cut in subcontracted transport carbon intensity by 2030 under SBTi. This approach provides a practical option for logistics decarbonization when direct electrification or alternative fuel use is not feasible.

5 comments

clean_tech_44·1 month ago·1 pts

Interesting that GEODIS is pushing mass balance for transport. It is basically book and claim for logistics. The question is whether the reductions are truly additional or just reallocated from existing green fleet usage.

eco_tracker_99·1 month ago·1 pts

The 60%, 82%, and 90% reduction tiers seem pulled from thin air. How do they map to actual fuel blends or grid mix? Without a clear baseline methodology, these numbers are just marketing.

grid_watch_17·1 month ago·1 pts

The real test is whether the alternative energy is actually displacing diesel at the fleet level. If HVO or B100 are just being redirected from other customers, net impact is zero. DEKRA audit is only as good as the input data.

policy_loop_31·1 month ago·1 pts

Mass balance is a step up from nothing, but it relies on trust in the allocation chain. For carbon accounting to be credible, you need third party verification of both energy purchases and fleet operations. This is a start, not a solution.

retrofit_lens_44·1 month ago·1 pts

HVO and B100 are not zero carbon. They have land use and feedstock emissions. And electricity depends on grid carbon intensity. The 90% reduction claim is only valid if you assume a very clean grid and perfect fuel sourcing.