Emissions Mission in Maritime Logistics
Vehicle shipping is often a quiet driver of Scope 3 emissions. Yet fuel choices can turn routine transport into measurable progress.
What Toyota Motor Europe Achieved
From August to December 2024, Toyota Motor Europe cut 22,148 tonnes of CO2e through United European Car Carriers Sail for Change fuel switch programme. The saving came from transporting 54,991 vehicles on vessels bunkering lower carbon marine fuels. The impact is comparable to growing 366,215 tree seedlings for 10 years.
Why Verification Matters for ESG Reporting
Action matters more when it is provable. EnviroSense validated the savings as compliant with EU RED II sustainability criteria for marine fuel sourcing, including agricultural biomass plus bio waste and residue feedstocks. This strengthens ESG reporting and reduces the risk of disputed claims.
From Savings to a Scalable System
UECC and Toyota have collaborated for over 30 years, with close to 200,000 vehicles shipped annually. For 2025, Toyota expects 57,448 tonnes of CO2e reduction on routes from Turkey and the Czech Republic to Northern Europe. The insight is simple: scale arrives when a climate measure is built into procurement and planning, not treated as a pilot.
A Practical Insight for Supply Chain Teams
Decarbonising logistics starts with a question: can providers offer low carbon options with auditable evidence. When purchasing guidelines reward verified reductions, carriers have a clear signal to invest in alternative fuels and newer vessels.
Conclusion
This case shows that Scope 3 progress is not only about new technology. It is also about partner selection, proof, and embedding carbon outcomes into everyday shipping decisions. It helps finance teams trust the numbers they publish. To replicate results, map your highest volume lanes, request verified fuel programmes, and set supplier criteria that make lower emissions the default.