What is the Smart Freight Centre Conformity Assessment Scheme?
Companies in the logistics sector are under increasing pressure to measure, report and reduce transport emissions in line with international climate targets.
The Smart Freight Centre (SFC) Conformity Assessment Scheme provides an internationally recognized framework to assess the extent to which organizations comply with best practices for emissions reporting in transport chains.
The scheme assesses compliance with:
- ISO 14083:2023 – international standard for calculating and reporting transport emissions
- GLEC Framework – methodology for calculating logistics emissions
- Market-Based Measures (MBM) Specification – guidelines for reporting emissions reductions through market mechanisms
Normec Verifavia provides independent verification to confirm that organizations report correctly in accordance with these standards.
About ISO 14083 and the MBM Specification
ISO 14083 is the international standard for quantifying and reporting greenhouse gas emissions from transport chain operations. The standard formalizes the best practices from the GLEC Framework and is used worldwide for emissions reporting and climate targets.
The MBM Specification provides guidance for accounting, reporting, and managing claims associated with market-based measures (MBMs), such as transfer of environmental attributes through book and claim systems generated by using sustainable fuels in transport. These approaches enable the environmental attributes and emissions reduction benefits of sustainable fuels to be transparently tracked, transferred, and reported, even where physical fuel delivery is separated from the emissions claim.
Our approach
Normec Verifavia helps organizations in the logistics sector to have their emissions reporting and claims independently verified.
Dual-scope verification
We are approved to perform verifications for both ISO 14083 / GLEC and the MBM Specification.
International experience
We work with shippers, logistics service providers and programme managers in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.
Sector-specific expertise
Our auditors have experience with emissions verification for multimodal transport chains, including road, rail, sea and air transport.
Why participation in the SFC Conformity Assessment matters
Participation in the Smart Freight Centre scheme helps organizations to:
- Demonstrate compliance with ISO 14083 and the GLEC Framework
- Verify the credibility of market-based emissions reductions
- Build trust with customers and partners in the supply chain
- Perform better in sustainability-focused tenders
- Differentiate themselves in markets where CO₂ transparency is becoming increasingly important
The role of Normec Verifavia
As an independent verifier, we assess the accuracy and integrity of emissions reporting for both physical transport emissions and market-based emissions reductions.
We have experience with verifications for:
- Logistics service providers
- Fuel suppliers
- Transport companies
- Shippers and cargo owners
Our audits include emissions and claims verification for air, sea, road and multimodal transport.
The verification process
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Pre-Assessment
Analysis of the scope and check whether the organization meets the basic requirements.
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Document Review
Assessment of methodologies, activity data and evidence for MBM instruments.
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Audit & Interviews
Review of systems, sampling of data and interviews with relevant staff.
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Verification Statement
Issuance of a verification statement according to SFC templates and ISO 14083 guidelines.
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Optional Follow-up
Support with feedback, clarifications and public reporting.
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Frequently asked questions
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The scheme is an independent assessment of how well organizations comply with international standards for measuring and reporting transport emissions.
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The GLEC Framework is a methodology for emissions calculations in logistics chains. ISO 14083 builds on this methodology and is the international standard for reporting transportation emissions.
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Market-based measures are instruments by which emission reductions can be achieved or allocated through market mechanisms, such as SAF certificates or book-and-claim systems.
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Independent verification ensures that emissions claims are reliable, transparent and meet international standards.
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The audit is relevant to shippers, logistics providers, transportation companies and fuel suppliers that report or reduce emissions within their supply chain.
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ISO 14083:2023 - Greenhouse gases: Quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions arising from transport chain operations is the international standard for calculating and reporting greenhouse gas emissions in transport chains.
The standard provides guidance on:
- Quantifying emissions.
- Assigning and allocating emissions within transportation chains
- Reporting emissions for both passenger and freight transportation
ISO 14083 is based on the best practices of the GLEC Framework and is used worldwide for transparent emissions reporting in logistics and transportation.
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By working with an experienced verifier such as Normec Verifavia. Our auditors have extensive knowledge of the Smart Freight Centre Conformity Assessment Scheme and international emission standards.
Thanks to our international presence and sector-specific expertise, we can support organizations with accurate and reliable emissions verification no matter where they operate.
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Verifying emissions reports goes beyond simply meeting sustainability goals.
Key benefits include:
More trust from investors, customers and regulators
Better transparency in emissions reporting
Valuable data for benchmarking and performance monitoring
A stronger position in a sustainable and CO₂-conscious transport landscape
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Normec Verifavia takes a collaborative and transparent approach.
During the process, we work closely with your organization to:
- Gain insight into your activities and emissions data
- Review methodology and reporting
- Confirm compliance with ISO 14083 and SFC guidelines
Upon successful verification, you will receive an approved verification statement and support to further strengthen your position as a sustainable logistics organization.
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The verification is relevant to organizations reporting emissions according to the GLEC Framework or MBM-related systems, such as:
- Shippers
- Logistics service providers (LSPs)
- carriers
- Providers of digital platforms
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The Market Based Measures (MBM) specification is a Smart Freight Center guideline that describes how to report emission reductions through market-based instruments.
This includes:
- SAF certificates
- Accounting and declaration systems
- Other tools for avoided emissions.
The guideline helps ensure that emission claims are transparent, traceable and do not include double counting.
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Yes. With our dual-scope verification, your organization will receive one verification statement that clearly confirms that your reporting meets both:
- The GLEC framework / ISO 14083
- The MBM specification.
This simplifies the verification process and ensures consistent emissions reporting.