Smart Freight Conversations

Smart Freight Centre Academy

Welcome to the Smart Freight Conversations!  Our mission is to create world-class educational content and learning experiences for people at all levels of business, providing them access to practical, informative, and actionable learning to enhance their decarbonization efforts. Our podcast covers a wide range of topics related to that, and each episode features in-depth discussions with subject matter experts who share their insights and practical tips to help you decarbonize your logistics and freight operations.  For more information, visit: https://www.smartfreightcentre.org/en/ https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/

  1. Sep 8

    Episode 34 | The Catalyst Series: Understanding EACs, Carbon Insetting, and Credible Scope 3 Claims

    What happens when a carrier decarbonizes but its customer isn't paying for it? The reduction happens, but nobody can claim it. That gap is exactly what Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs) are built to close. In the latest episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, Andy Golding talks with Maria Lacalle, Head of Customer Decarbonization at Carboninsets, about how EACs work and why trust is the hardest part of scaling Book and Claim. Key takeaways: -EACs let buyers claim Scope 3 reductions without direct physical access to lower-carbon fuel - Carboninsets connects buyers and sellers directly, keeping chain of custody intact - Most buyers follow SFC's MBM Framework, including its two-year vintage rule - Road freight is the mode everyone's now focused on 🎧 Listen to the full episode. Explore our courses and other educational resources: https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/bookandclaim?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=educational_media Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ Follow us on social media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@smartfreightcentre

    Episode 34 | The Catalyst Series: Understanding EACs, Carbon Insetting, and Credible Scope 3 Claims

  2. Sep 3

    Episode 33 | The Catalyst Series: Fueling the Future – Airbus on Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Book and Claim

    Scaling SAF takes more than one company at the table. In the latest episode of Smart Freight Conversations, Andy Golding, Director Strategic Services at SFC, sits down with Cécile Calvet Fabre and Andrea Caderon, SAF Program Managers at Airbus, to talk about what it takes to turn aircraft manufacturer ambition into real CO2 emissions reductions across air transport. Key highlights: - Airbus has committed to reducing its Scope 3 CO2 emissions by 46% by 2035, and Scope 1&2 emissions by 63% by 2030. - SAF can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% over its lifecycle, but currently makes up less than 1% of the global jet fuel mix actual production. - The Airbus Book and Claim Demonstrator is helping the industry learn by doing in developing the voluntary SAF certificates market - Regulatory recognition of book and claim could be a powerful lever to unlock voluntary SAF demand. Learn more about sustainable aviation fuel and freight decarbonization: https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/aviation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=educational+media Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ Follow us on social media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@smartfreightcentre

    Episode 33 | The Catalyst Series: Fueling the Future – Airbus on Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Book and Claim

  3. Aug 24

    Episode 32 | The Catalyst Series: Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel Through Collaboration Between Neste and Finnair

    No single company can scale sustainable aviation fuel on its own. In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, Andy Golding, Director Strategic Services at Smart Freight Centre, sits down with Joerg Huebeler (Neste) and Tarja Koski (Finnair) to discuss what five years of partnership between a fuel producer and an airline looks like, and what it takes to scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across the industry. Topics covered: - Partnerships like this one are what make solutions like SAF applicable across the value chain. - Finnair has doubled its SAF usage every year since 2023, reaching 1.6% of total fuel burn in 2025. - Neste aims to help customers save 20 million tons of CO2 emissions by 2030. - Standardization and regulation will be the next major driver of adoption. Learn more about sustainable aviation fuel and freight decarbonization:  https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/aviation?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=educational+media Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/  Follow us on social media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social  Buzzsprout  https://smartfreightconversations.buzzsprout.com

    Episode 32 | The Catalyst Series: Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel Through Collaboration Between Neste and Finnair

  4. Aug 10

    Episode 31 | The Catalyst Series: How DSV Scales Freight Decarbonization Through Data and Partnerships

    95% of DSV's emissions sit in Scope 3. No single company can solve that alone. In the latest episode of the Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, Andy Golding, Director Strategic Services at SFC sits down with Natalia Lykova, Senior Director of Group Sustainability Insights at DSV, to share how one of the world's largest logistics providers is turning emissions data into real decarbonization decisions. Key insights from the conversation: - Why data only matters when it drives action, not just reporting - How engaging procurement early reshaped DSV's Book and Claim process - Why trust and standards are essential to scaling credible decarbonization - What multimodal decarbonization looks like in practice, from electrification to SAF This episode is a practical look at how sustainability, data, and business intersect at one of the industry's largest logistics providers. 🎧 Listen to the full episode. – Available on YouTube, Spotify, Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, and more here Explore our courses and other educational resources here. Follow us on social media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social  Buzzsprout  https://smartfreightconversations.buzzsprout.com

    Episode 31 | The Catalyst Series: How DSV Scales Freight Decarbonization Through Data and Partnerships

  5. Jul 16

    Episode 30 | The Catalyst Series: From Measurement to Action: Decarbonizing Multimodal Logistics with GEODIS

    How can logistics companies move from emissions measurement to meaningful decarbonization action? In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, Andy Golding, Director of Strategic Services at Smart Freight Centre, speaks with Cécile Bray, Global Head of Climate and Environment Programs at GEODIS, about how global logistics providers are approaching decarbonization across multimodal supply chains. The conversation explores emissions measurement, operational efficiency, modal shift, low-emission solutions, organizational alignment, and the practical steps needed to reduce freight emissions at scale. Whether you're working in logistics, sustainability, procurement, or supply chain management, this episode offers valuable insights into turning decarbonization ambition into action. Explore our courses and other educational resources: https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/glec?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=program_page Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ Follow us on social media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@smartfreightcentre

    Episode 30 | The Catalyst Series: From Measurement to Action: Decarbonizing Multimodal Logistics with GEODIS

  6. Jul 8

    Episode 29 | The Catalyst Series: How Procter & Gamble Is Scaling Solutions for Freight Decarbonization

    How does one of the world's largest consumer goods companies reduce transportation emission intensity by 8% in a single year? In this Catalyst Series episode, Andy Golding speaks with Frank Kreßmann, Director of Global Transportation Sustainability at Procter & Gamble, about how P&G is driving freight decarbonization across a global supply chain serving 5 billion consumers. In this episode: - How shifting road freight to intermodal delivered measurable results fast - Why long-haul, cross-border battery electric freight is feasible today - How Book and Claim offers a practical path to scaling biofuels now - Why internal training is essential for embedding decarbonization into daily decisions "If you want to make the right decision, you need to understand what right looks like." - Frank Kreßmann, Procter & Gamble Explore our courses and other educational resources to learn more about this topic: https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/sustainable-logistics?utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=educational-media Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ Follow us on social media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@smartfreightcentre

    Episode 29 | The Catalyst Series: How Procter & Gamble Is Scaling Solutions for Freight Decarbonization

  7. Jun 19

    Episode 28 | The Catalyst Series: Electrifying Drayage: A Trucker’s Real-World Story

    Can small trucking companies lead the transition to zero-emission freight? In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, Andy Golding, Director of Strategic Services at Smart Freight Centre, speaks with Jennie Abarca, Owner of King Fio Trucking, about her experience electrifying drayage operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. From purchasing her first electric trucks to navigating customer demand, charging infrastructure, and operational realities, Jennie shares a firsthand perspective on what it takes to make freight electrification work in practice. The conversation explores: - Why drayage is a strong use case for electrification - Lessons learned from deploying electric trucks - The role of collaboration between carriers, shippers, and customers - Challenges facing small carriers in the transition to zero-emission freight - The future of electric trucking Whether you're a carrier, shipper, logistics provider, or sustainability professional, this episode offers practical insights from someone leading the transition on the ground. Explore our courses and other educational resources here. Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/ Follow us on social media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@smartfreightcentre

    Episode 28 | The Catalyst Series: Electrifying Drayage: A Trucker’s Real-World Story

  8. Jun 10

    Episode 27 | The Catalyst Series: How C.H. Robinson Scales Low-Emission Freight with Alternative Fuels and Book and Claim

    In freight decarbonization, no company can do it alone. In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, Andy Golding speaks with Tom Fisher, Global Alternative Fuel Program Director at C.H. Robinson, about how collaboration across the logistics ecosystem can help turn ambition into action. Key topics discussed: • Building strong foundations through measurement and efficiency • Why collaboration across shippers, carriers, and partners matters • Book and Claim as a way to unlock scalable emissions reductions • The role of the Electrifying Drayage Alliance (EDA) in accelerating zero-emission freight solutions • Creating the business case for low-emission transport • Why we need action over “analysis paralysis” Whether you're beginning your sustainability journey or looking to scale existing solutions, this episode shares practical insights from strategy to execution. Explore our courses and other educational resources here. #FreightDecarbonization #Logistics #SupplyChain #Sustainability #AlternativeFuels #SmartFreightConversations

    Episode 27 | The Catalyst Series: How C.H. Robinson Scales Low-Emission Freight with Alternative Fuels and Book and Claim
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Welcome to the Smart Freight Conversations!  Our mission is to create world-class educational content and learning experiences for people at all levels of business, providing them access to practical, informative, and actionable learning to enhance their decarbonization efforts. Our podcast covers a wide range of topics related to that, and each episode features in-depth discussions with subject matter experts who share their insights and practical tips to help you decarbonize your logistics and freight operations.  For more information, visit: https://www.smartfreightcentre.org/en/ https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/

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