# Transport Sustainability Metrics

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Transport sustainability metrics are quantitative indicators that logistics companies use to measure and manage the environmental, social, and economic effects of their freight operations.

Transport sustainability metrics are quantitative indicators that logistics companies use to measure and manage the environmental, social, and economic effects of their freight operations. The most widely used metrics include CO₂ emissions per tonne-kilometre, fuel consumption, vehicle utilisation rates, accident frequency, and on-time delivery performance. Freight forwarders and shippers rely on these figures to set reduction targets, benchmark against industry peers, and fulfil reporting obligations towards customers or investors. In the context of ESG disclosure requirements, standardised calculation methods such as EN 16258 provide a common framework for emission reporting.

**Source:** [https://www.itf-oecd.org/sites/default/files/docs/cpb_sustainable_transport_indicators.pdf](https://www.itf-oecd.org/sites/default/files/docs/cpb_sustainable_transport_indicators.pdf)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Transport Sustainability Metrics |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 90 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.itf-oecd.org/sites/default/files/docs/cpb_sustainable_transport_indicators.pdf |

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