Library
Welcome to SFC’s Library
The SFC Library is your central resource for a wide range of documents essential for understanding and applying our standards and practices. Here, you will find guidance and normative documents, as well as reports, whitepapers, templates, forms, procedures, and other key publications that support sustainable freight management. All of our materials are protected by copyright, and while we allow their use in certain circumstances, we retain full rights over their content.
Most uses of SFC guidance documents do not require specific permission from us, provided acknowledgment of the source is made. This document indicates which use of our guidance documents require written permission from us.
The use of SFC normative (indicated with “specification” in title) documents is more controlled, particularly for Validation and Verification Bodies - VVBs. The rules for their use are described in the same document mentioned above.
Accelerating ZET Deployment: Complementary Demand-Side Measures to Strong CO₂ Standards
Road freight decarbonization is at a critical stage, with zero-emission trucks (ZETs) essential to meet EU climate targets. Despite strong supply-side regulation, ZET adoption remains slow due to high upfront costs, delayed infrastructure, and fragmented policies. Targeted demand-side measures, aligned policies, and focus on TCO-viable use cases are needed to accelerate uptake. Collaboration across shippers, carriers, policymakers, and industry coalitions is key.
Empowering Shippers: How Book and Claim Plus a Clear Action Plan Can Unlock Heavy Road Freight Decarbonization
Road emissions account for two-thirds of global freight transport emissions. This White Paper explores how the book and claim model can support credible procurement of low emission transportation services (LETS) in road freight, overcoming data and network limitations to accelerate fuel deployment, ensure verification, and enable shippers’ decarbonization goals. Authored by SFC with contributions from Procter & Gamble, Normec Verifavia, and Gruber Logistics.
From Awareness to Action Regional Perspectives on BETs
As part of a pan-Indian effort to accelerate the deployment of Zero Emission Trucks (ZETs), Smart Freight Centre, India hosted a series of regional workshops that were held under NITI Aayog’s e-FAST initiative - ‘Accelerating the Shift: Transition to Zero Emission Trucks’ witnessed the participation of a remarkably diverse set of over 700+ stakeholders across 11 cities. The engagement spanned more than 35+ city and state-level departments, reflecting strong institutional involvement. The workshops also brought together over 40+ logistics service providers, 20+ shippers, and 10+ financing institutions, highlighting the broad industry interest in zero-emission freight solutions. Additionally, the presence of 10 associations, 7 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and 12 charge point operators (CPOs) underscored the multi-sectoral collaboration essential for building a robust ecosystem for Zero Emission Trucks in India.
From Pilots to Pathways: Demonstrating Electric Truck Feasibility on Delhi Jaipur Freight Corridor
The Delhi–Jaipur Zero-Emission Truck Demonstration, conducted under the Smart Freight Centre’s (SFC) Data Partnership Corridor Program, was designed to generate real-world evidence on the operational, technical, and commercial feasibility of electric trucks along one of India’s busiest freight corridors.
4.1 Freight Transport and Logistics
This report examines global and regional freight transport and logistics, focusing on economic growth, employment, sustainability, and climate impacts across maritime, rail, road, and aviation. It highlights the sector’s rising emissions, challenges in shifting from road to rail, the growth of urban freight, and emerging solutions such as electrification and digital logistics. The report also reviews key policies and investments driving the transition to low-carbon, resilient freight systems.
Crosswalk: GLEC Framework
The purpose of this crosswalk document is to outline and explain the changes made to the GLEC Framework between different versions. It serves as a guide to help users of the Framework understand how the new version differs from the previous one, ensuring a smooth transition to the updated guidelines.