CountEmissions EU

CountEmissions EU is the European Union framework that sets common, harmonised rules for calculating and reporting the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of freight and passenger transport services. Its goal is that, whenever a company communicates the emissions of a trip or a logistics service, that figure is always calculated with the same method, so the data is comparable, verifiable and reliable.

The framework took shape as Regulation (EU) 2026/1030 of the European Parliament and of the Council, adopted on 29 April 2026 and in force from June 2026. It originated in a proposal put forward by the European Commission in 2023 within the greening transport package, and is part of the wider effort to advance decarbonisation of transport in Europe.

How it works

The core of CountEmissions EU is that it uses the international standard EN ISO 14083 as its reference methodology, which defines how to quantify GHG emissions from transport operations. This ensures different operators measure the same thing in the same way.

The framework rests on several principles:

• A well-to-wheel approach, covering both emissions from burning the fuel and those linked to its production and distribution.
• Priority for primary data, that is, actual fuel consumption, real load factors and verified carrier information, over estimates or sector averages (secondary data).
• Door-to-door calculation, which reflects the transport service as a whole.

To ease adoption, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, the Commission is to make a free calculation tool available within a set period after the regulation starts to apply.

Who it applies to

CountEmissions EU does not impose a general obligation on all companies to calculate transport emissions. It applies when a company voluntarily chooses to communicate those emissions, or when it is required to do so by another rule. In those cases, it must use the regulation's harmonised methodology, so any published figure on a transport service follows a single standard.

This is particularly relevant for companies with complex logistics chains that already manage their Scope 3 emissions and need consistent transport data for their reports and reduction targets.

Links to other rules and future review

The framework connects with general carbon footprint accounting, since many companies fold transport emissions into their corporate inventory. The regulation also foresees a review four years after it starts applying, assessing administrative burden, the use of primary data and possible future developments, such as including vehicle life-cycle emissions or extending to other environmental impacts.

Why it matters for your company

Having a common method prevents unintentional greenwashing and makes it easier to compare logistics providers, optimise routes and procure low-carbon transport. At Manglai we help you calculate, monitor and report the emissions of your activity, including transport, rigorously and in line with European rules. Discover how Manglai can help you.