Definition
The total greenhouse-gas emissions caused by a product, shipment, company or activity, expressed in tonnes of CO2-equivalent. In logistics it is typically calculated per shipment from distance, transport mode and fuel burned — sea freight emits far less per tonne-kilometre than air freight. Buyers in the EU and UK increasingly demand footprint data from South African suppliers for their own reporting and for regulations such as CBAM.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carbon Footprint?
The total greenhouse-gas emissions caused by a product, shipment, company or activity, expressed in tonnes of CO2-equivalent. In logistics it is typically calculated per shipment from distance, transport mode and fuel burned — sea freight emits far less per tonne-kilometre than air freight. Buyers in the EU and UK increasingly demand footprint data from South African suppliers for their own reporting and for regulations such as CBAM.
Which glossary terms are related to Carbon Footprint?
Carbon Footprint is a supply chain & warehousing term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include 3PL (Third-Party Logistics), 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics), ABC Analysis, Bonded Logistics, Bonded Warehouse (SOS/OS) — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.