# Transportation Carbon Audits

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> A transportation carbon audit is a structured assessment of the greenhouse gas emissions produced by a company's freight activities across road, rail, air, and sea.

A transportation carbon audit is a structured assessment of the greenhouse gas emissions produced by a company's freight activities across road, rail, air, and sea. The methodology typically follows the GHG Protocol framework: Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned or leased vehicles, while Scope 3 captures the often larger share arising from contracted carriers and third-party logistics providers. Inputs include distance travelled, fuel consumption, and energy use; findings feed directly into reduction strategies such as route optimisation, modal shift, or alternative-fuel adoption. As customers, investors, and regulators increasingly demand verified emissions figures, these audits are becoming standard practice for shippers and logistics service providers.

**Source:** [https://ghgprotocol.org](https://ghgprotocol.org)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Transportation Carbon Audits |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 105 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://ghgprotocol.org |

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