# Carbon Neutral Logistics

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Logistics providers and transport companies describe their operations as carbon neutral logistics when the net greenhouse gas balance of their transport, warehousing, and handling activities reaches zero.

Logistics providers and transport companies describe their operations as carbon neutral logistics when the net greenhouse gas balance of their transport, warehousing, and handling activities reaches zero. The concept follows a tiered approach: active emission reduction through fleet electrification, renewable energy in warehouses, and efficiency gains comes first; only unavoidable residual emissions are then offset via certified climate projects such as reforestation, wind energy, or methane capture. In practice, this means a phased transition – green vehicle technologies and route optimization first, offset purchases as a supplement. The distinction between genuine neutrality and greenwashing is critical: recognized standards such as PAS 2060 require independent third-party validation and a credible reduction roadmap, not merely payments into offset funds.

**Source:** [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/carbon-neutral-logistics](https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/carbon-neutral-logistics)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Carbon Neutral Logistics |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 117 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/carbon-neutral-logistics |

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