The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has been adopted and means a significant expansion of sustainability reporting requirements — including for the transport industry. We review what it specifically means for you as a haulier.
What is CSRD?
CSRD is the EU's new directive for sustainability reporting. From 1 January 2024, large companies must collect and report detailed sustainability data — including environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. This includes CO2 emissions from transport.
Many transport companies expect their customers will already from 2025 be requesting precise CO2 documentation for the 2024 fiscal year. In other words, the requirements are trickling down through the supply chain faster than the legislation formally requires.
What does it mean for hauliers?
Smaller hauliers are not directly covered by CSRD — but will feel it indirectly. The large companies subject to reporting requirements will demand documentation from their suppliers and carriers to fulfil their own obligations.
In practice this means: If you have contracts with larger manufacturers, retail chains or logistics companies, there is a high probability they are already beginning to require CO2 data from you.
What do you need to be able to document?
- CO2 emissions per transport — calculated based on the vehicle's weight, size and kilometres driven
- Detailed customer reports for use in their own sustainability reporting
- Data in accordance with ISO 14083 — the international standard for greenhouse gas reporting in transport
How does DORA help?
DORA's dispatching system automatically collects and calculates all relevant data — including CO2 emissions per order as an integrated part of daily operations. You don't need to do manual calculations or use Excel.
The system complies with the ISO 14083 standard and gives you the ability to pull detailed CO2 reports per customer, route or period at any time — ready to send to partners or use in your own reporting.
Are your customers already showing up with demands? With DORA you have the answers ready — without having to do anything extra.
Stronger competitive position
This is not just about compliance. Companies that can deliver precise sustainability data position themselves as responsible and reliable partners in a market that increasingly demands green documentation.
Additionally, CO2 data provides insight into where you can optimise operations and reduce emissions — benefiting both the bottom line and the climate.
Frequently asked questions about CO2 reporting
Am I as a haulier directly subject to CSRD?
Not necessarily. CSRD directly applies to large companies (over 250 employees, EUR 50 million in revenue or EUR 25 million in balance sheet). But as a subcontractor, you will quickly find that your customers require CO2 data from you to fulfil their own obligations.
What standard does DORA use for CO2 calculation?
DORA calculates CO2 emissions in accordance with ISO 14083 — the international standard for greenhouse gas reporting in transport. This ensures your data is recognised and comparable.
When should I start collecting CO2 data?
The sooner the better. If you start now, you build a historical data foundation that makes your reporting stronger and more credible when customer demands escalate.