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Step 4: GLEC reports
How to generate and interpret your GLEC company report with Scope 1/2/3 breakdown and intensity metrics.
What does the GLEC report include?
The GLEC company report is the final output of all your logistics data. It brings together transport legs, hub operations, and fuel consumption into a structured view:
- Scope 1/2/3 breakdown — who owns which emissions
- Intensity metrics — how efficient your logistics are
- TOC and HOC breakdowns — emissions by vehicle type and facility type
- Client-level reports — emissions per customer (optional)
Understanding scopes in logistics
| Emission source | Own fleet | Subcontracted |
|---|---|---|
| TTW (fuel combustion) | Scope 1 | Scope 3 |
| WTT (fuel production) | Scope 3 | Scope 3 |
| Hub on-site fuel | Scope 1 | Scope 3 |
| Hub purchased electricity | Scope 2 | Scope 3 |
| Vehicle cleaning | Scope 3 | Scope 3 |
Key takeaway
If you subcontract most of your transport, the majority of your logistics emissions will fall under Scope 3. This is normal and expected.
Two report formats
ISO 14083 Summary Report
A simplified, aggregated view. Best for quick overviews and sharing with stakeholders.
Shows: total CO2e, total distance, average emissions per item, and category breakdown (road, rail, maritime, air).
Full GLEC Company Report
The complete v3.0 structure. Best for detailed analysis and year-over-year tracking.
Shows: Scope 1/2/3 split, per-TOC breakdowns, per-HOC breakdowns, intensity values, fuel mix, and emission factors used.
Intensity values: measuring efficiency
The report includes two key intensity metrics:
Transport Activity IV
Formula: Total transport CO2e (gCO2e) / Total transport activity (tkm)
Lower = more efficient. This tells you how many grams of CO2e you emit per tonne-kilometer.
Benchmarks by mode:
| Mode | Good | Average | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road | < 50 | 50-120 | > 120 gCO2e/tkm |
| Rail | < 15 | 15-30 | > 30 |
| Maritime | < 10 | 10-20 | > 20 |
| Air | < 500 | 500-800 | > 800 |
Hub Operation IV
Formula: Total hub CO2e (gCO2e) / Total tonnes handled
Lower = more efficient. Shows the carbon cost of processing one tonne through your facilities.
Important
Benchmarks vary by region, load factor, and vehicle age. Compare primarily against your own historical data, then against industry benchmarks from the Smart Freight Centre.
Client-level reports
If you tag transport legs with a client name, Dcycle can generate individual reports per client. This is useful for:
- Helping clients account for Scope 3 transport in their own GHG inventories
- Demonstrating the emissions impact of different shipping choices
- Building transparency with key accounts
What to track year-over-year
Six indicators to monitor in each reporting period:
- Total CO2e — are absolute emissions going down?
- Transport Activity IV — is your fleet getting more efficient?
- Hub Operation IV — are your facilities getting greener?
- Modal split — are you shifting to lower-emission modes?
- Fuel mix — are biofuels or EVs increasing?
- Subcontracted share — how much of the supply chain do you control?
Prerequisites
Before generating a report, make sure you have:
- Transport legs created (Step 1) — this is the minimum
- Optionally: hubs configured (Step 2)
- Optionally: fuel recharges uploaded (Step 3)
- A defined reporting period (start and end date)
Export options
Reports can be exported as CSV from the Dcycle web application’s logistics dashboard. The file includes all scope breakdowns, TOC/HOC details, and intensity metrics.
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