Sustainability in freight transport has emerged as a critically relevant issue, compelling companies to take proactive measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and utilize resources more judiciously.
Despite the increasing demand for sustainable solutions within the transportation sector, significant barriers remain that hinder the effective deployment of low-emission transport services in the market. The high costs associated with adopting low-emission fuels and alternative technologies have thus far limited the potential impact. Moreover, there is a widespread lack of available low-emission alternatives across Europe, with considerable disparities between countries.
Heavy loads and specialized transport also encounter additional challenges, such as the necessity for specialized vehicles tailored to specific customer needs, which makes transitioning to low-environmental-impact solutions even more complex.
To address these existing barriers, Gruber Logistics has introduced the Book and Claim service, ensuring the availability of low-emission solutions via alternative fuels at any time and for any type of road transport.
The system operates seamlessly: Gruber Logistics can procure low-emission fuels directly from suppliers, such as biogas and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), and in collaboration with the interested customer, allocate the use of these fuels to transport flows.
Customers receive a certificate from Gruber Logistics confirming the purchase and consumption of low-emission fuel, which they can include in their sustainability reports to demonstrate their commitment to low-emission mobility.
The Book and Claim system is validated by external auditors and is supported by a secure, transparent, and digitalized register to monitor consumption and substantiate sustainability claims.
“Scaling the supply of sustainable fuels in hard-to-abate sectors such as road transport is essential for advancing sustainability in logistics. We now have a powerful tool to effect meaningful change,” concludes Martin Gruber, CEO of the Group.
