Gruber Logistics Book&Claim: Reducing emissions in heavy goods transport

Sustainability in heavy goods transport has emerged as a matter of critical importance, compelling companies to take proactive measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and use resources more wisely.

Despite the growing demand for sustainable solutions in the transport sector, significant barriers remain that hinder the effective roll-out of low-emission transport services in the market. The high costs associated with the adoption of low-emission fuels and alternative technologies have so far limited their potential impact. Furthermore, there is a widespread lack of low-emission alternatives across Europe, with significant disparities between countries.

Heavy goods transport and specialised transport also face further challenges, such as the need for specialised vehicles tailored to customers’ specific requirements, which make the transition to environmentally friendly solutions even more complex.

To tackle these existing barriers, Gruber Logistics has introduced its ‘Book and Claim’ service, which guarantees the availability of low-emission solutions using alternative fuels at all times and for any type of road transport.

The system operates seamlessly: Gruber Logistics can purchase low-emission fuels, such as biogas and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), directly from suppliers and, in collaboration with the relevant customer, allocate these fuels to transport routes.

Customers receive a certificate from Gruber Logistics confirming the purchase and consumption of low-emission fuel, which they can include in their sustainability reports to demonstrate their commitment to low-emission mobility.
The Book and Claim system is validated by external auditors and is supported by a secure, transparent and digitalised register to monitor consumption and verify sustainability claims.
This initiative forms part of a broader strategy to decarbonise heavy goods transport, which Gruber Logistics is pursuing thanks in part to its partnership with Delta Energy.
“Scaling up the supply of sustainable fuels in sectors where decarbonisation is particularly challenging, such as road transport, is essential to advancing sustainability in logistics. We now have a powerful tool to bring about meaningful change,” concludes Martin Gruber, CEO of the Group.