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Optional choice
Customers decide whether to participate, by shipment, account or lane, with no change to how cargo is booked or handled.
Overview
A complementary climate contribution
Our carbon offset programme is an optional, transparent way for customers to take responsibility for shipment emissions that cannot yet be avoided. It complements — and never replaces — our focus on reducing emissions in operations.
Contributions support projects that meet recognised verification standards, with preference for projects that deliver measurable removals or durable reductions alongside benefits for local communities. Project details, registries and retirement records are shared with participants.
Offsets are calculated from shipment-level emissions estimates and reported separately from our reduction targets. We encourage customers to describe offsets accurately in their own communications and not to present offset shipments as zero emission.
- Optional participation for any shipment
- Verified projects on recognised registries
- Preference for removals and durable reductions
- Retirement records shared with participants
- Reported separately from our reduction targets
- Guidance on accurate customer claims
Optional
Customer participation
How we work
A practical, accountable approach
Our teams connect operational decisions with measurable priorities and clear communication.
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Verified projects
Projects are selected against recognised standards for additionality, permanence and independent verification.
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Quality focus
Preference for removals and durable reductions, including projects with clear co-benefits for local communities and ecosystems.
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Shipment-based
Offset volumes are calculated from GLEC-aligned shipment emissions estimates, so contributions match actual transport activity.
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Retirement records
Registry retirement details are provided so participants can verify that credits have been permanently retired on their behalf.
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Honest claims
Guidance helps customers describe offsets accurately and keep them separate from emissions reduction achievements.
Performance & context
Illustrative customer climate levers
- First
- reduce emissions
- Optional
- contribution choice
- Clear
- evidence trail
How it works
From intent to measurable action
A consistent process helps translate priorities into decisions, delivery and review.
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Define the movement
Capture origin, destination, transport mode, cargo weight and relevant shipment or service details. Confirm whether the requested estimate covers a single leg or a multi-leg logistics chain.
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Establish the boundary
Identify included activities and lifecycle scope. For comparable logistics-chain reporting, apply consistent boundaries and disclose exclusions, allocation choices and any material data limitations.
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Apply activity and factors
Calculate transport activity and apply appropriate mode-specific emissions factors. The GLEC Framework provides logistics emissions accounting guidance and is aligned with ISO 14083 requirements for quantifying and reporting transport-chain emissions.
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Review and use responsibly
Check units, assumptions and available data quality, then interpret the result as an estimate. Retain supporting inputs and do not present indicative outputs as independently verified inventory figures.
Reference
What to consider
| Consideration | Why it matters | Practical response |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Defines what is included | Agree boundary before comparison |
| Operational context | Availability differs by route and provider | Confirm details with the service team |
| Evidence | Supports credible decisions | Keep source records and assumptions |
| Review | Conditions and data can change | Reassess periodically |
In operation
Working together on progress
Our sustainability work depends on collaboration across the logistics chain. Fast Safe Cargo teams can discuss carbon offset programme priorities, operational context and available information for your requirements.
Working together on progress
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Contact our teamWe avoid that claim. Offsets compensate for emissions through projects elsewhere; your shipment's emissions still occurred and should be reported as such.
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