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Page 1: ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2019 · As outlined in ICT Logistics’ environmental policy the indicators below form the basis of our environmental management. The report for 2019 is the eighth

ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 42. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA 2019 ................................................................................................................................................. 53. ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT .................................................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ............................................................................................................................................... 63.2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS............................................................................................................................................ 73.3 ICT LOGISTICS’ INITIATIVES ............................................................................................................................................ 73.4 EFFORTS AND RESULTS (2019) ...................................................................................................................................... 83.5 PLANNED INITIATIVES FOR 2020 ..................................................................................................................................13

4. COMPANY DETAILS ..............................................................................................................................................................145. ACCOUNTING POLICIES ......................................................................................................................................................156. GLOSSARY, ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS ...........................................................................................................16

6.1 EURO-NORMS.................................................................................................................................................................167. UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS ........................................................................................................................17

We believe that we all a have shared responsibillity for protecting the environment.

The success of our efforts to reduce the impact of our activities on the global climate depends entirely on the company’s employees sharing our vision for better environment and obtain their buy-in to achieve our environmental objectives. Our annual environmental report is a key element in the ongoing communication to - and dialogue with - our clients, employees, and business partners in general. We are always open to new ideas and initiatives to reduce the environ-mental impact of our transport activities.

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About the preparation of the Environmental Report

The undersigned at TransECO2 has prepared the environmental report and its associated data.

Compilation of emissions and energy consumption from the activities have been prepared in accordance with the guidelines in DS EN 16258.

The environmental data have been prepared based on information from ICT Logistics and information collected by ICT Logi-stics from their suppliers and subcontractors.

The data collected have been reviewed with the management of ICT Logistics.

On this basis it is my assessment that the KPI’s in this report represent a true picture of the improvements in the company’s most significant environmental aspects.

Lars Dagnæs

TransECO2

May 2020

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1. INTRODUCTION

ICT Logistics is a logistics and transport solutions provider operating primarily in Scandinavia/Northern Germany/Benelux/UK, connecting them to Russia & CIS countries, the Baltics, Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans. We aim for our clients to see ICT Logistics as their preferred partner in all our core activities & markets. We plan to achieve this by offering cost effective and innovative logistics solutions that optimise our customer’s values through a flexible approach, tailored to meet the demands of each individual customer.

At ICT Logistics we acknowledge a shared responsibility for our environment and as a professional and responsible logistics provider, we are under an obligation to implement measures, proactively, that reduces the impact on the environment from our activities. We are open about our efforts to realise the improvements and the results we achieve.

In 2012, we developed a framework for the environmental management and formulated our environmental policy. We measure the effect of our work through several KPI’s and review and update our action plan annually. We have chosen 2012 as our base year, and this forms the basis for our improvement measurements. In 2013, we published our initial annual environmental report to document our work in the environmental area and our eco-efficiency for the previous year. This year’s report shows a reduction of 24% in our CO2 e emissions per tonne/km since 2012.

The key to achieving environmental improvements have been:

• Employee training and awareness. Better utilisation of resources and fuel efficiency

• Technology. Modern trucks, trailers and use of IT.

• Improved energy efficiency from ship and rail transports

• Innovative use of ship and rail services in our logistics chain, protecting the environment and reducing CO2 emissions

• Improved logistics. Better utilisation of capacity and reduction in empty mileage

By the end of 2022, our goal is to achieve a reduction in our CO2 e emissions per tonne/km of 25% compared to 2012. Even a modest reduction of further 1% towards 2022 is challenging without introduction of new technologies.

The agenda in business, as well as politically, shows an ever-increasing focus on climate changes. The Paris Climate Agreement from 2015 has secured global commitment to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The global target is zero- or negative CO2 emissions by 2050. A broad majority of political parties in the Danish Parliament announced this spring, that the Danish ambition for the 2030 milestone must be increased significantly. In March 2020, twelve climate partnerships, created across industries and authorities, have issued more than 900 pages of suggestions, pointing to ways of reducing the Danish CO2 emis-sion towards 2030. The next step is political agreement on the specific goals and means to achieve them. The transport industry accounts for an ever-increasing share of global CO2 emissions. The development of CO2 neutral transport systems is critical, as efficient transport and logistics solutions are also the lubricants of a well-functioning global economy.

2015 was also the year where the UN agreed the Sustainable Development Goals. The Corona crisis, during the spring of 2020, has firmly underlined the fact that the world is globalized. Continued economic growth requires everyone to assume responsibility for developing sustainable and resilient business models.

From 2020 we will replace our environmental report with an annual sustainability report. The work with UN’s Sustainable Devel-opment Goals is progressing and we have identified the goals for our company. To complete the work, our focus has now shifted to working with relevant indicators to document our progress.

Herning, May 2020

Leif Pedersen

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2. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA 2019

As outlined in ICT Logistics’ environmental policy the indicators below form the basis of our environmental management.

The report for 2019 is the eighth annual environmental report published by ICT Logistics. ‘Base year’ against which improve-ments are measured is 2012.

2019 2018 2012 (base year)

Trailer fleetLong lease units

Curtain trailers 160 160 205 antal

Average age 49 37 24,8 gns alder mdr.

See the notes in section 5. Accounting policies

CO2e emissions, well->wheel/ton km

Own trucks 1 0,067 0,070 0,095 kg CO2 e/tonkm (M)

Subcontractors trucks 2 0,066 0,055 0,071 0,054 0,095 0,079 kg CO2 e/tonkm (B)

All trucks 0,066 0,055 0,071 0,054 0,095 0,079 kg CO2 e/tonkm

Ship 3 0,078 0,096 0,064 0,088 0,100 kg CO2 e/tonkm (M)

Rail 4 0,022 0,022 0,022 kg CO2 e/tonkm (B)

Total 0,067 0,055 0,068 0,055 0,082 0,079 kg CO2 e/tonkm

Modal splitShare of transportation by

Truck 82% 98% 80% 98% 68% 100% % (M)

Ship 15% 2% 17% 2% 14% % (M)

Rail 7% 7% 18% % (M)

Share of empty km

Own trucks 5 16% 17% 20% % (M)

Subcontractors trucks 6 15% 5% 21% 5% 20% 5% % (M)

Fuel consumption/km

Own trucks 7 0,31 0,32 0,38 liter/km (M)

Subcontractors trucks 8 0,31 0,29 0,31 0,29 0,38 0,38 liter/km (B)

Trucks

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Distribution on euronorm 5,2 4,61 4,21 gns. euronorm (M)

Subcontractors trucks

Distribution on euronorm 9 4,38 5,97 4,33 5,97 3,25 4,51 gns. euronorm (M)

ICT Logistics’ environmental performance in 2019, 2018 and 2012 (base year), environmental indicatorsNote CIS/

BalticsCentral-/ Eastern Europe

CIS/Baltics

Central-/ Eastern Europe

CIS/Baltics

Central-/ Eastern Europe

Units/meassured (M)or calculated (C)

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3. ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT

The management at ICT Logistics assess that the environmental report for 2019 contains all the information necessary to evalu-ate the environmental issues that are most important for the company to deliver its environmental objectives.

3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

As a transport and logistics company, we have a responsibility for minimising the environmental impact of our activities. Our aim is to be the preferred transport and logistics partner in all our core markets, and for all customers who deem the environment as a key focus area. We commit to reduce the environmental impact of our activities, through continuous improvements, and by complying with all statutory requirements.

The focus of our environmental efforts is:

• Partner and employee involvement

• Employee conduct and training

• Modern and efficient fleet

• We are open to new ideas and initiatives which can lead to further optimisation

• Measurements of our eco-efficiency and transparency about the progress we have made towards a better environment

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3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS

The most important environmental aspects for the company are:

• Energy consumption for and CO2 e emissions from the ICT Logistics’ transport activities in connection with the company’s total logistics system. This also includes subcontractors’ energy consumption and CO2 e emissions

• In addition, the other emissions from our transport activities (NOx, SO2 HC and particles) also constitute a significant environ-mental impact. We have decided to measure these emissions according to the Euronorm for our own vehicles and for the trucks that our subcontractors use to transport our customers’ goods.

We measure the development in our eco-efficiency according to a number of key performance indicators:

• CO2 e emissions per tonne/km for our two land areas Central and Eastern Europa and the Baltics/CIS countries. We measure the development in CO2 e per tonne/km from road, rail and sea

• Development in modal split, i.e. the split on transport modes (road, sea and rail)

• Share of empty driving by trucks

• Energy consumption measured as litres/km by truck

• Age of trailer fleet (trailers on long-term lease)

• Distribution of tractor units by Euronorm

3.3 ICT LOGISTICS’ INITIATIVES

At ICTL, we have chosen the following focus areas for our environmental management:

• Our drivers focus on eco driving

• Maintenance of the company’s own vehicles and trailers

• Cooperation with our regular subcontractors on eco driving and environmental data concerning the activities they perform for ICT Logistics

• We aim to minimise the number of kilometres driven with empty trucks and reduce the environmental impact of each tonne of goods we carry by focusing on routes and return loads

• Our fleet of tilt trailers on long-term lease comprise of 160 units. Previously we replaced these after three years – a view we have now changed. We now change our long-term lease trailers, based on development in technologies that can reduce CO2

e emissions. We now consider 5 years as the maximum age before replacement

• We use sea transport between Central Europe and the Baltics and between England and Denmark. This is a more direct route (thereby ensuring lower CO2 e emissions), and we relieve the road network of heavy goods traffic. In 2019, transport by sea accounted for 9% of the total transport activities performed by ICT Logistics

• We use rail transport when possible and economically viable. Rail transport is widely used for regions in central Russia where it is often difficult to find return loads. Rail transport emits less CO2 e per tonne/km. In 2019, rail transport accounted for 2% of the total transport activities performed by ICT Logistics

Our Danish management system is certified to the ISO 14001:2015 standard.

1 In addition to tilt trailers, ICT Logistics also has approx. 30 special trailers at its disposal. These do less annual mileage and are replaced less frequently than the tilt trailers.

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3.4 EFFORTS AND RESULTS (2019)

24 percent reduction in CO2 e per tonne/km since 2012

In 2019, the average emission of CO2 e per tonne/km was 61,7 g CO2 e - compared to 81,5 g CO2 e per tonne/km in 2012 (base year) and 62,4 g CO2 e per tonne/km in 2018. In ICT Logistics, we have seen a reduction in CO2 e emissions per tonne/km of approx. 24% compared to our base year.

Had the emissions per tonne/km in 2019 remained the same as in 2012, it would have meant additional emissions of approx. 16.000 tonnes of CO2 e

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The improvements in emissions per tonne/km for the total transports, we have seen since 2012, are a result of:

• Employee conduct and training

• Improved logistics (less empty mileage and better utilization within our transport system)

• A 20% reduction in CO2 e emissions per tonne/km on the four DFDS routes utilized by ICT Logistics

• Changed split in no. of tonne/km on truck, by ship and rail

Points elaborated on the following page.

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CIS/Baltic States region – own trucks – ICT Logistics

Since 2012, the emission of CO2 e per tonne/km has dropped by 30%, for ICTs own trucks, in the CIS/Baltic States region. The improvement is the result of better utilization of trailers (improved filling degree) and fuel (distance per litre).

CIS/Baltic States region – subcontractors

Since 2012, the emission of CO2 e per tonne/km has dropped by 30%, for subcontracted trucks, in the CIS/Baltic States region.

Our subcontractors have improved their performance through focusing on eco driving and through better utilization of trailers. ICT Logistics cooperates with several regular subcontractors in the region where we share and analyse the data regarding diesel consumption per km with them. We use the results as a base of this environmental report.

Central Eastern Europe – Subcontractors trucks

Since 2012, the emission of CO2 e per tonne/km has dropped by 31%, for subcontracted trucks, in the Central Eastern European region.

The improvement is the result of better utilization of trailers (improved filling degree) and fuel (distance per litre). As is the case in the CIS/Baltic States region ICT Logistics cooperate with a number of regular subcontractors in the region where we share data on eco driving and analyse the development in diesel consumption per km with them.

Ship

ICT Logistics use RO-RO vessels on routes between Denmark, Germany, Sweden and Lithuania - as well as routes between Denmark and the UK. As can be seen, the CO2 e emissions from the vessels, per tonne/km, is approx. the same as for trucks. However, as the RO-RO routes mean a more direct line of transport, resulting in reduced CO2 e emissions when going by sea.

We have seen a reduction per tonne/km by 20%, when comparing to 2012. Compared to 2018, the emissions per tonne-km have risen by 20%. The year-on-year variation is a consequence of DFDS continuously changing vessel size to suit the demand on their lanes.

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Emissions of g CO2 e per tonne/km in 2019, 2018 and 2012 (base year)

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Rail

ICT Logistics use rail transport to a number of destinations in the Russian/CIS market. CO2 e emissions per tonne/km are lower for rail transports than for truck and ship. CO2 e per tonne/km for rail transports are calculated.

The use of rail has declined from a share of 14% in 2012 to 2% in 2019. The decrease in rail transport is due, partly to a reduction in the activities where rail transport is economically viable, and partly due to a changed pricing structure from the rail companies.

Transport activities – distributed between modes of transport

89% of the total transport activities measured in tonne/km through 2019 were carried by truck, 9% by ship, and 2% by rail. Note that, while rail accounted for 2% of the transport work, it only contributed 1% of the total CO2 e emissions.

Compared to 2012, the share of the total transport work by truck has risen from 75% to 89%. Ship transport has declined from 11% to 9% and transport by train from 14% to 2%. The background for this is the shift in our market situation where Central Eastern Europe has overtaken our CIS/Baltic States traffics. Rail transport is mainly relevant in relation to the CIS/Baltic States market and dependant on the goods carried.

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TrainshipSubcontractors trucksOwn trucks

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2019

Development in transport activities, distributed on transport modes, in percent in 2019 & 2018 from 2012 (base year).

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Truck fleet Euronorm

In 2019, the average Euronorm for ICT Logistics’ own tractor units was 5,2, while the average Euronorm for subcontractors’ trac-tor units driving for ICT Logistics in 2019 was 4,4 for tractor units driving in CIS/the Baltic and 6 for tractor units driving in Central and Eastern Europe.

As shown in the figures below, since 2012, there have been positive developments in the average Euronorm on all markets.

Average Euronorm for tractor units used for transport activities in 2012 (base year), 2018 and 2019.

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In 2019, the average age of tilt trailers on long-term lease was 49 months and thereby older than the 3 years, that was previously a goal for maximum age of trailers before replacement.

We have reassessed our goal for a maximum trailer age, before replacement. The background for this decision is, that technolo-gical advances are primarily seen on wear parts, such as brake disks. For this reason, extending the lease period of older trailers is seen as advantageous in terms of both economy and environment.

Age, in months, of tilt trailers on long-term leases in 2019, 2018 and 2012 (base year)

Age of trailer fleet

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COMBINED CO2 e EMISSIONS

The collective transport activities carried through ICT Logistics’ total transport system in 2019 accounted for a total emission of approx. 49.755 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2 e).

87% of the total emissions came from road transport while transport by ship accounted for 12% and rail for 1%.

In 2019, ICT Logistics’ total transport activities, measured in tonne/km was 12% lower than 2012. We have seen improvements in CO2 e efficiency per tonne/km of 24% since 2012, resulting in a reduction in total CO2 e emissions by approx. 33% when com-paring 2019 to 2012.

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ICT’s total CO2 e emissions in 2012 (base year), 2018 and 2019 by means of transport. (Tonnes CO2 e)

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3.5 PLANNED INITIATIVES FOR 2020

From 2020, we will replace our annual environmental report with a sustainability report that will include our work with environ-ment, climate and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).

The UN SDG’s will supplement the environmental / climate goals, that form the basis of our current work, at ICT Logistics.

We have identified the following as our main SDG’s:

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

Goal 13: Climate action

New focus areas and technologies are required, to secure a continued reduction in the CO2 e emissions.

As documented ICT Logistics have reduced the CO2 e emissions per tonne/km by 24% in the period from 2012 to 2019. At ICT Logistics, we will work towards a new goal of reducing CO2 e emissions per tonne/km by 25% in 2022 compared to 2012. It is our assessment that even modest further reduction of 1% towards 2022 will be difficult without the deployment of new technology. The Paris Agreement set out a goal to phase out fossil fuels like oil and coal by 2050, to reduce CO2 e emissions markedly. In our view, this requires everyone to explore new opportunities in products and technologies that are not yet mature for market.

We have chosen to group our efforts as follows:

I. Follow-up on efforts already implemented in the first seven-year periodKey areas:

• Energy consumption (litres/km) on ICT Logistics’ own trucks as well as trucks run by our subcontractors

• Use of rail transport to destinations when possible and economically viable

• Improvement in energy efficiency of vessels on the routes we use

• Optimised logistics, in cooperation with customers, where efficiency can be improved (better utilisation of equipment and reduced empty running) through the introduction of extra hubs in the traffics

We deem the potential for further improvement limited. We will continue to follow up to ensure that our performance, as a mini-mum, stays at the level already achieved.

II. Areas to be explored short-termIn the short-term, the following areas could have potential for further improvements:

• Better utilisation of the total transport capacity, through reduced empty mileage, where developments in the markets may make it possible

• Development of innovative solutions based on ship and rail

• Improvement in energy efficiency of vessels

• New technology in trucks, such as regenerative brakes and more energy efficient engines

We will regularly scan the market and assess the possibilities of implementing innovative solutions

III. New areas, not yet mature for marketExamples of areas in this category could be

• New second generation biofuels, for example HVO

• Solar cells on trucks or increased electrification through use of grid charging

• Further improvement in trucks through weight reduction and improved driveline

We will continue to monitor the technological development and are open for participation in demonstration- and market develop-ment projects.

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4. COMPANY DETAILS

Company ICT Logistics A/S

Transportbuen 6

7400 Herning

CVR: 20 21 98 90

Homepage: www.ict-as.dk

Management and signatory CEO Leif Midtgaard Pedersen

Tlf: 70 266 288

Mail: [email protected]

Industry designation Other transport-related services

DB03: 52.2990Main activity International freight and logistics as well as shipping

Environmental data period January 1st. 2019 – December 31st. 2019

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5. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

ICT Logistics A/S’s environmental report is prepared with a view to providing our customers and other stakeholders with an overview of the company’s environmental performance. The notes below explain the procurement method of the data in the environmental report.

Note 1.

The development in energy consumption for trucks based on the total number of vehicle-kilometres (measured) and the diesel consumed when operating the company’s own vehicles. Energy consumption and CO2 e emissions are calculated based on diesel consumption. Calculations of energy consumption and CO2 e, uses key figures from the DS EN 16258 standard, ‘Methodology for calculation and declaration of energy consumption and GHG emissions of transport services (freight and passengers)’. Transported freight volumes are calculated from a representative sample of all transport assignments performed by ICT Logistics.

Note 2.

ICT Logistics have collect actual diesel consumption figures (per km.) from a number of regular subcontractors for our calculations. For 2012 (base year) it is assumed that the fuel consumption per kilometre of subcontractors’ vehicles is approximately the same as that of ICT Logistics’ own trucks. Vehicle-kilometres are calculated based on invoices submitted by subcontractors. Transported freight volume per trailer is calculated using a representative sample of all transport jobs performed by ICT Logistics.

Note 3.

CO2 e emissions from ships have been calculated basis data supplied by the shipping lines used by ICT Logistics. From 2018, DFDS have calculated the energy consumption on their vessels according to EU’s MRV regulation (EU 2015/757). DFDS infoms that they have chosen the area allocation method to distribute energy consumption between goods and passengers. Transported trailers have been calculated on the basis of settlements with the shipping line. Freight volume per trailer and proportion of empty trailers have been calculated using representative samples.

Note 4.

CO2 e emissions from rail transport are calculated on basis of the goods transport module in the Danish Business Authority’s Clima-te Compass. The calculations are based on the freight that has been carried by rail, and on the assumption that all shipments have been carried out using trains pulled by diesel engines in Russia.

Note 5.

The proportion of empty trips by the company’s own vehicles has been calculated using data from ICT Logistics’ Logistics Mana-gement system.

Note 6.

The proportion of empty trips by subcontractors’ vehicles in the Baltics and the CIS countries have been calculated using data from ICT Logistics’ Logistics ERP System.

Note 7.

Energy consumption (km per litre diesel) by ICT Logistics’ own trucks is measured on the basis of vehicle-kilometres travelled and the volume of diesel used.

Note 8.

ICT Logistics collect diesel consumption data from a number of regular subcontractors as a base for our calculations. See note 2.

Note 9.

The distribution of subcontractor tractor units by Euronorm has been calculated based on reports submitted by subcontractors.

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6. GLOSSARY, ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS

CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalents). Carbon dioxide (CO2) is emitted when fossil fuels are combusted. Carbon dioxide is the most important greenhouse gas. In Europe, the transport sector accounts for approx. 32% of total CO2 emissions. The Kyoto Protocol, the international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lists – in addition to CO2 – the greenhouse gases as being: methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6).

Emissions of the six greenhouse gases are often calculated as a total value, CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalents), where the shares of the six gases are combined according to their relative global warming potential (GWP).

The CO2e values are calculated as well-to-wheel, i.e. total emissions including those from the processes of extracting, refining and transporting the fuel to the fuel tanks of the means of transport, and tank-to-wheel, which only comprises emissions from combustion in the engine of the respective means of transport.

NOX (nitrous oxides) is a generic term for compounds of nitrogen (N) and oxygen (O). Produced during combustion, nitrous oxides lead to acidification of subsoil and groundwater and may irritate the airways.

HC (hydrocarbons) are formed through the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. Hydrocarbons is a generic term for methane and non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC). Some hydrocarbons are carcinogenic. In addition, hydrocarbons contribute to the formation of ozone and greenhouse gases.

Particles from diesel engines constitute a significant health risk in the local environment and increase the risk of cancer. New engine technology (particle filters) is contributing to reducing particle emissions in exhaust gases.

SO2 (sulphur dioxide) is formed through the combustion of sulphur in diesel. Today, the amount of sulphur in truck diesel fuels is very limited. Sulphur dioxide is the main cause of deforestation and acidification of the subsoil and groundwater. Sulphur dioxide also causes breathing difficulties. From 2015 ships, sailing in the Baltic Sea must use sulphur-free fuel. Alternatively, the SO2 must be removed from the exhaust passing through the ship’s funnel.

HVO (Hydrotreated vegetable oils) is a synthetic diesel product produced from plant oils (or animal fat). HVOs have the same properties as diesel and can be utilized in all diesel engines and compared to FAME (1st generation diesel). They do not have the negative properties such as higher congealing point or the need for extra purification of the smoke fumes from combustion. The use of HVO can potentially mean a reduction in the CO2 e emissions of up to 90%. Today there is a very limited production, globally, of HVO.

LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Natural gas liquefies at around minus 162 degrees centigrade. Compared to CNG (Compressed Natural Gas), the advantage of LNG is that it has a much higher energy density. Stored, under pressure, in special tanks LNG will offer greater range to trucks running on LNG. LNG produced from natural gas will offer only a modest reduction of around 10% in CO2 e emissions compared to diesel. LNG derived from biogas could reduce CO2 emissions by more than 100% depending on the raw materials used in the production.

NOX HC CO PM

EURO 3 - Type approval 1/10 2000, new vehicles 1/10 2001 5,0 0,66 2,1 0,10EURO 4 - Type approval 1/10 2005, new vehicles 1/10 2006 3,5 0,46 1,5 0,02EURO 5 - Type approval 1/10 2008, new vehicles 1/10 2009 2,0 0,46 1,5 0,02EURO 6 - Type approval 31/12 2012, new vehicles 31/12 2013 0,4 0,13 1,5 0,01

Limits for emissions of NOx, HC, CO and particles (PM) from heavy diesel vehicles (g/kWh) for EURO 3, 4, 5 and 6 trucks, as well as the dates for introducing the engine technology

6.1 EURO-NORMS

Since the early 1990s, it has been a requirement within the EU (and before it the UN) that heavy diesel vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes must, on being registered for the first time, meet limits for emissions of air polluting substances – the so-called European emissions standards (Euronorm). Over the years, standards for the norms were raised several times. Below you will find the implementation dates and threshold limits.

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7. UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

The UN Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.

At the presentation of the SDG’s in 2015, previous UN General Secretary Ban-Ki Moon encouraged industry and the private sector to adopt and drive the goals, for these to have a real effect.

At ICT Logistics we have chosen to focus on four goals:

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Target: 7.3

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• We will work towards the implementation of new technologies and second-generation fuels, to help ensure that these become standard within of our industry

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Target: 8.4 & 8.8• Business with improved Eco-Efficiency in mind

• Efficient utilization of transport capacity

• Resource and sustainabillity conscencious employees

• Safe and healthy working environment

• Decent working conditions in the transport industry

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Target: 12.2, 12.4 & 12.6

• Extending the lifetime of trailers on lease

• Modern and Eco-Efficient truck fleet

• Measurable and transparent sustainability management

• Working for a greener value chain

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Target: 13.1• Transport and logistics optimization

• Fuel-efficient driving techniques

• Implementation of low emission technologies

• Modern and fuel-efficient trucks and trailers

• Transport services that support green energy solutions

• Reduction of empty running and better utilisation of transport capacity

• Increased share of ships transport in the modal split

• Increased share of rail transport in the modal split

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