In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, Moritz Tölke, Director for Green Projects at Sovereign Speed, shares how a medium-sized carrier is driving meaningful climate action without waiting for perfect conditions. Moritz breaks down how Sovereign Speed: Is deploying HVO100 and scaling fleet electrification Uses primary fuel data instead of modeled estimates Builds trust with LSPs and shippers through transparent collaboration Tra...

Welcome to another episode of The Catalyst Series – a special edition of Smart Freight Conversations featuring the changemakers leading the freight sector toward zero emissions. In this episode, Smart Freight Centre CEO Christoph Wolff sits down with Nico De Golia, Director of Sustainability and Innovation at Microsoft Logistics, during the SFC US Fall Meeting in Seattle – hosted by Microsoft. Tune in to hear: How Microsoft is scaling impact across its logistics operationsWhy Book and Claim i...

The Catalyst Series: Bridging the Gap Between Sustainability and Logistics Teams In this episode, Andy Golding, Head of SFC Academy, is joined by Kelly Hobson, Managing Director of Shape Tomorrow and founder of Sustainable Logistics Live. Together, they unpack the communication gap between sustainability professionals and logistics teams—and what it really takes to drive organization-wide decarbonization. What you’ll learn: -Why logistics is often left out of the sustainability conversation...

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Nicolas Duchene, CEO of Normec Verifavia, to explore the essential role that verification and assurance play in building trust, enabling investment, and scaling credible decarbonization across the logistics sector. From auditing transport emissions and validating insets to navigating the challenges of an evolving regulatory landscape, Nicolas breaks down: Why independent verification is key to ...

In the final episode of our 3-part Climate Logistics series, Professor Emeritus at Kühne Logistics University, Alan McKinnon returns to explore how decarbonization and resilience intersect in the logistics sector — and why supply chains must adapt without losing momentum on emissions reduction. Hosted by Andy Golding (Head of Academy, Smart Freight Centre), this episode covers: -How many decarbonization strategies also boost resilience -The real-world trade-offs between local sourcing and lo...

In part two of our Climate Logistics series, we’re joined once again by Professor Emeritus Alan McKinnon, Kuhne Logistics University — one of the world’s leading authorities on logistics and transport decarbonization. Together with host Andy Golding, Head of the Smart Freight Centre Academy, we explore the five key levers companies can use to reduce emissions in freight and logistics: 1. Manage total demand for freight transport 2. Shift freight to lower carbon transport modes 3. Improve the...

In this first episode in our 3-part series exploring the broader role of logistics in the climate crisis, Andy Golding, Head of Smart Freight Centre Academy, and Professor Alan McKinnon introduce the concept of Climate Logistics—a powerful new framework identifying eight critical roles logistics plays in the climate system. 📌 This episode lays the groundwork for parts 2 and 3, where we’ll dive into decarbonization levers and system transformation. To understand more about the topic, explore o...

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Marisa Sanchez Urrea, Global Head of Decarbonization at Brambles, to explore how one of the world’s largest logistics platforms is reducing emissions and reshaping how sustainability works in subcontracted transport networks. · Brambles operates a global share-and-reuse pallet & container system · 60% of emissions come from subcontracted transport · ...

In Part 2 of this two-part series, Andy Golding (Head of Academy) and Tharsis Teoh (Senior Technical Manager) explore critical issues in the transition to electric road freight: Electric truck performance vs diesel Total Cost of Ownership and cost competitiveness Environmental and community health benefits Battery and megawatt charging innovations The role of industry collaboration and policy How to get involved in the Freight Electrification Coalition Join...

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of road freight electrification with Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Centre, and Tharsis Teoh, Senior Technical Manager. - What’s changing in electric truck costs? - How is charging infrastructure developing? - What barriers still stand in the way of large-scale adoption? - And what early steps can fleet managers take today? Join us for Part 1 of this two-part series to unpack cost trends, infrastructure readiness, regulatory d...

Collaboration is essential in logistics — but what does meaningful collaboration really look like when it comes to decarbonizing freight? In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, Andy Golding (Head of SFC Academy) is joined by Rik Arends (Senior Director at Smart Freight Centre) to explore how intentional, trust-based collaboration across the supply chain can drive progress toward zero-emission logistics. You’ll learn: - Why “let’s collaborate” is often just a buzzword — and how to m...

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we speak with Kaisa Helena Tikk, Head of Commercial Sustainability at Maersk, to explore how one of the world’s biggest shipping and logistics companies is reshaping the future of global supply chains. Maersk’s ambition: Net-zero by 2040 16 vessels already operating on low-carbon methanol Partnerships with brands like Nestlé delivering >80% emissions reductions Scope 1, 2, and 3 targets driven by sc...

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Scott Childress, Chief Sustainability Officer at UPS, a member of our SFC Community, to explore how one of the world’s largest logistics companies is tackling emissions head-on. Scott shares how UPS is: Scaling the use of renewable natural gas and CNG in its fleet Leveraging internal carbon tracking tools for Scope 1, 2 & 3 Reimagining supply chains with customers using dat...

In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations, host Andy Golding is joined by Marcus Lomax, Technical Manager at Smart Freight Centre, to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions in emissions accounting.They explore why more data isn’t always better, how to choose the right level of aggregation, and what it means to follow round trip logic under ISO 14083 and the GLEC Framework. If you’re navigating primary vs. secondary data, trying to account for empty runs, or simply aiming to improv...

In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations, we explore Book and Claim: what it is, how it works, why it matters, and how you can explain it to customers, colleagues – or even your mom. Join your host Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Centre, as she sits down with Quintin Barnes, Program Manager for Market Based Measures, for a deep dive into this flexible and powerful chain of custody model. 🔍 In this episode, we cover: - What is Book and Claim and how does it work? - The...

In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations, host Andy Golding is joined by Rik Arends (Senior Director at Smart Freight Centre) and Martijn Bakker (Lead Consultant at All Chiefs) to explore the critical role of Sustainable Logistics Roadmap (SLR) in decarbonizing logistics operations. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why every company needs a Sustainable Logistics Roadmap ✔️ How an SLR helps prioritize emissions reduction efforts ✔️ The importance of stakeholder alignment in achieving sust...

In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations, Andy Golding, Head of Academy at SFC Academy, is joined by Rik Arends, Director Sustainable Freight Buyers Alliance at Smart Freight Centre, and Anders Lehmann, Senior Partner at Implement Consulting Group.Discover why procurement is critical in driving freight decarbonization, the challenges logistics professionals face, and how the newly launched Sustainable Logistics Procurement Playbook can guide organizations in their journey toward a z...

Welcome to the final series of the Smart Freight Conversations Road Freight Electrification! In this three-part series, we explore the vital role of Road Freight Electrification in achieving a zero-emissions logistics industry. 🌱In this episode, hosted by Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Center (SFC), we focus on the crucial role of education in road freight electrification. Joined once again by Tharsis Teoh, Senior Technical Manager at SFC, we discuss:-The importance of educati...

In this second series of the Smart Freight Conversations on Road Freight Electrification episode, we're delving into the fascinating world of freight decarbonization and the transition to a zero-emissions logistics industry. 🌱Hosted by Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Center (SFC), we continue our three-part series on Road Freight Electrification with expert insights from Tharsis Teoh, Senior Technical Manager at SFC. Join us as we:-Explore why Smart Freight Center focuses on ro...

In this first series of the Smart Freight Conversations on Road Freight Electrification episode, we're delving into the fascinating world of freight decarbonization and the transition to a zero-emissions logistics industry. 🌱🔌 In today's episode, hosted by Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Center (SFC), we explore the essential topic of Road Freight Electrification with expert insights from Tharsis Teoh, Senior Technical Manager at SFC. With the increasing presence of electric ve...