About Us – CocoonCarbon® a CocoonFMS® Ltd product
All your logistics emissions, one powerful platform. That’s CocoonCarbon®
Empower your clients to meet ESG targets
FAQs on CocoonCarbon®
What is CocoonCarbon®?
CocoonCarbon® is a smart carbon emissions calculator designed specifically for the logistics industry. It enables freight forwarders, 3PLs, and shippers to calculate shipment-level CO₂ emissions across all modes of transport—air, sea, road, rail, and inland waterways.
How does CocoonCarbon® calculate emissions?
CocoonCarbon® uses shipment-specific data (such as origin, destination, weight, and mode) combined with industry-standard methodologies aligned with the GLEC Framework and ISO 14083. This ensures emissions reporting is accurate, reliable, and audit-ready.
Can I track emissions in real-time?
Yes. CocoonCarbon® provides instant calculations at shipment level, allowing you to see emissions data in real-time. This is ideal for integrating into customer portals or using internally for visibility and reporting.
What modes of transport are covered?
CocoonCarbon® supports:
– Air Freight
– Sea Freight (FCL and LCL)
– Road Freight (Full Truck Load and LTL) plus HVO.
– Courier (EV can be measured)
– Rail Freight (Electric & Diesel)
– Inland Waterways
– last-mile operations
Does CocoonCarbon® support multimodal shipments?
Absolutely. CocoonCarbon® can handle complex multimodal shipments by splitting each leg of the journey and calculating emissions accordingly, giving you a complete picture of your supply chain footprint.
Can I embed CocoonCarbon® into my website or platform?
Yes. You can embed CocoonCarbon® as an iframe widget to allow customers or users to calculate emissions for individual shipments directly from your website. This is ideal for adding value and meeting client sustainability goals.
What standards does CocoonCarbon® comply with?
GHG Protocols Scope 3 (Category 4 and 9) emissions reporting standards
We align with GLEC Framework, we’re not accredited as we believe that the freight industry shouldn’t regulate emissions. It can be seen as controlling the market. We like to be independent and impartial.
Can CocoonCarbon® help with ESG and tender requirements?
Yes. CocoonCarbon® enables logistics companies to meet environmental reporting requirements in tenders and RFPs. It helps you demonstrate transparency and commitment to sustainability—giving you a competitive edge.
Does CocoonCarbon® provide any downloadable reports?
Yes. You can generate detailed CO₂ reports by shipment, customer, or period. These are useful for internal analysis, client reporting, or audit trails for ESG compliance.
Is CocoonCarbon® suitable for small freight forwarders as well as large enterprises?
Definitely. CocoonCarbon® is designed to be scalable, with solutions that work for businesses of all sizes—from independent freight forwarders to global logistics providers.
Can I compare emissions across different transport routes?
While CocoonCarbon® does not recommend greener routes directly, it provides actionable emissions data that allows you to compare the environmental impact of your chosen lanes and modes—helping you make informed, sustainable choices. We will be in the future looking at this.
Who developed CocoonCarbon®?
CocoonCarbon® is developed by CocoonFMS® Ltd (https://www.cocoonfms.com), a UK-based logistics software company with deep experience in freight forwarding and ESG compliance. It is part of the CocoonOPS Transport Management System suite.
Can you integrate directly with our TMS
YES, we can use our API to connect to such TMS as CocoonOPS, Cargowise, Azyra (via our Portal) and any other system which can connect to our API end points.