SGL’s ocean-freight team in Sweden achieves up to 86.9% CO2 reduction on FCL container shipments
- Scan Global Logistics
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When Scan Global Logistics’ ocean-freight team in Sweden announced their goal to power all first- and final-mile container deliveries with biofuel, it was a bold commitment.
Two years later, that promise has been fulfilled and verified: An 86.9 percent CO2 reduction through the switch to 100 percent renewable diesel, also known as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO100), offers its ocean-freight customers a concrete, measurable solution they can include in their own CO2-emissions reports.
Malin Melander, ocean-freight manager, elaborated on the solution, which has been independently verified by the third-party auditor, C1 Certification.
“We now have a verified solution that customers can incorporate into their own scope 3 emissions reports,” Melander said. “The solution is part of our ongoing investments in sustainable solutions and reflects our commitment to collaborate with our customers on developing solutions to achieve their climate targets.”
In early 2022, the goal was clear—replace conventional diesel with HVO100 on all container pickup and deliveries in Sweden.
The aim was to reduce between 150 and 200 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually, with a CO2 reduction target of 60 percent to 80 percent.
The first official verification from C1 Certification confirmed a reduction of 172 tons, equal to an 86.9 percent reduction in emissions from deliveries handled by Skaraslättens Transport, based on 2024 volumes.
This result highlights the achievements of just one of its network hauliers, indicating that the ambitious goal has already been surpassed across the entire network.
Johan Söderström, the chief commercial officer of Skaraslättens Transport, discussed the importance of this partnership.
“For us, sustainability goes beyond just fuels—it’s about taking responsibility,” he said. “Scan Global Logistics is a partner that shares our long-term vision, transparency and commitment to continuous improvement. Together, we have driven real change, and the results speak for themselves: An 86.9 percent reduction in emissions, thanks to the exclusive use of HVO100 on all our transports. The solution is verified through C1-certified third-party audits, and we will continue to work in partnership to decarbonize the supply chain and drive impactful, long-term solutions.”
The project began in collaboration with Skaraslätten Transport in selected regions.
It now covers ocean-freight final-mile full-container load (FCL) deliveries across all of Sweden.
This makes the trucking biofuel solution available to more customers than ever.
Additionally, less-than-container load (LCL) and FCL customers can opt for ocean biofuel to reduce their ocean emissions.
Success built on a close haulier partnership
Order Nordic, a valued customer, expanded on the partnership and the wide range of low-carbon logistics solutions available to support its sustainable journey.
“Sustainability is a big part of how we work, and being able to contribute locally is important to us,” the company stated. “That’s why we’re glad to collaborate with Scan Global Logistics, which not only uses verified HVO100 but also operates an electric truck right here in Helsingborg. Since our warehouse is based in the same city, it’s great that our deliveries can now move through town without adding emissions. It’s a smart, concrete step toward a lower climate footprint, and a great example of how local partnerships can drive real change. We’re proud to be part of it.”
Like Order Nordic, a growing number of customers consider sustainability a must.
Therefore, SGL said it continuously invests in this area to support its customers’ climate targets by adding more solutions to the portfolio, such as the electric-truck solution and marine biofuel.
Today, customers choosing ocean freight with SGL in Sweden benefit from:
Up to 86.9 percent CO2 reduction verified through independent certification on first and last mile.
Verified CO2 emissions report for customers’ own Scope 3 reporting.
HVO100 counts as real CO2 reductions towards reaching climate targets.
Marine biofuel options available for FCL and LCL.
The project’s success has depended on strong partnerships across the entire value chain, which has now been expanded throughout Sweden.
To secure the increasing supply needs, an exchange system was set up so that whenever HVO100 was not available in one region, equivalent volumes would be filled elsewhere.
“The transition to HVO100 is now a standard, proven offering, empowering our customers to take actionable steps towards their climate targets,” Melander said. “This certification reinforces our commitment to decarbonizing the supply chain and proves that this is more than just talk—it’s a tangible, impactful solution that’s easy to implement. And this is just the beginning.”
