Certificate for a CO2 calculator

On September 1, Etienne CASAL, CEO of Bureau Veritas Certification, presented Francis LEMOR, Chairman of STEF-TFE, with the assessment certificate of the CO2 emissions calculator for the transport operations of the group. STEF-TFE becomes the first cold logistics operator to obtain an assessment certificate for the carbon footprint relative to the fuel consumption of vehicles and refrigeration units. The methodology used in this tool stands out: the carbon footprint is calculated on the actual execution of the transport operation for each trip, from first to last mile.

Armed with this calculator, STEF-TFE can assess the CO2 emissions for every stage of its transport operations: collection, consolidation, de-consolidation, delivery.

The calculator covers all STEF-TFE’s transport activities in France and gives the carbon footprint associated with each transport order. It takes into account mileage, fuel consumption required for the transport operation and for the client’s relative share of the vehicle load.

The spectrum of the STEF-TFE CO2 calculator for cold transport covers:

• All CO2 emissions related to the fuel consumption of vehicles and refrigeration units on board;
• The mileage of STEF-TFE’s fully owned fleet and of subcontracted transport

Francis LEMOR, President of STEF-TFE, said: "The assessment certificate of our transport CO2 calculator by Bureau Veritas Certification testifies to the vigorous environmental strategy pursued by STEF-TFE since 2009. The Group has always followed an approach which incorporates sustainable development into its economic, environmental and social dimensions. Our business is highly regulated. The issue of sensitive products and perishable is a matter for of specialists".

 
Serge CAPITAINE, Deputy Managing Director of STEF-TFE and Chairman of STEF-TFE's Sustainable Development Steering Committee said:  "The reliability and recognized legitimacy of our CO2 calculator testify to the determination of the group to offer its customers a rigorous and precise tool for the carbon footprint of their transport operations. To STEF-TFE, it was very important to have the methodology of its calculation assessed by an independent body recognized by all professionals. This assessment certificate is an important step, after the acceleration of the upgrading program of our fleet in Euro V. It reinforces our position as a leading player in cold logistics. "

Jean-Marc BRUERE, Deputy General Manager of STEF-TFE’s transport business, said:
"STEF-TFE’s CO2 calculator for transport enablescustomers to be involved in efforts to reduce emissions through the individualization of CO2 emissions. It could lead to partnerships around shared commitments to reduce CO2 per tonne through consolidation and other logistic parameters. It could also lead to experimenting with new solutions. "

As STEF-TFE was presented with the certificate, Etienne CASAL, CEO of Bureau Veritas Certification, underlined that the "development of the calculator is exemplary for the involvement of STEF-TFE throughout the process."

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