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Project information
Ongoing
June 2024 - May 2027 (3 years)
Coordination and Support Action (CSA)
101146908
Factsheet
Policy monitoring
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG)
- Emission factors
- Emission calculation
- Emission accounting
Project overview
The CLEVER project develops a reliable, robust and harmonised methodology for calculating emission factors for energy carriers used in transport across their full energy lifecycle, from well-to-wake.
The project is closely linked to the CountEmissionEU Regulation, which establishes a common European method for calculating and reporting greenhouse gas emissions from freight and passenger transport services. CLEVER develops the methodology that will be used to calculate the emission factor values feeding future CountEmissionEU databases.
By addressing gaps and inconsistencies in existing approaches, CLEVER aims to improve the accuracy, transparency and reliability of transport emissions calculations, supporting better decision-making for both businesses and policymakers working towards decarbonisation.
Why it matters?
Reliable emissions calculations are becoming increasingly important as the logistics sector faces growing regulatory requirements and sustainability commitments. The methodology developed by CLEVER provides a scientific basis for more transparent emissions reporting and certification across all transport modes.
Objectives and expected outcomes
Objectives
- Develop a methodology for calculating emission factors for all transport modes.
- Cover both conventional and emerging fuels and energy carriers.
- Assess emissions across the full energy lifecycle using a well-to-wake approach.
- Integrate scientific advances and existing best practices into a future-proof framework.
- Support future implementation of CountEmissionEU.
Expected outcomes
- Develop a methodology for calculating emission factors for all transport modes.
- Cover both conventional and emerging fuels and energy carriers.
- Assess emissions across the full energy lifecycle using a well-to-wake approach.
- Integrate scientific advances and existing best practices into a future-proof framework.
- Support future implementation of CountEmissionEU.
Demonstrations, pilots and validation
Unlike demonstration projects, CLEVER does not focus on physical pilots or technology demonstrations. The project's validation is based on scientific assessment, stakeholder engagement, expert consultation and methodology development.
The methodology is developed through
- Review of existing emission factor methodologies and values.
- Integration of scientific advancements.
- Global expert involvement through co-design, co-creation and co-assessment activities.
Innovative solutions
Full well-to-wake approach
The methodology assesses emissions over the full energy lifecycle of fuels and energy carriers used in transportation.
Emission factor methodology
CLEVER is developing a transparent and scientifically robust methodology for calculating emission factors across transport modes and fuel pathways.
Support for CountEmissionEU
CLEVER provides the technical foundation required for future CountEmissionEU emission factor databases and implementation.
CLEVER Repository
The project is developing a knowledge repository containing scientific state-of-the-art information, relevant initiatives and regulatory developments related to emission factors used in transport.
Market adoption roadmap
CLEVER will develop an adoption roadmap supporting long-term use and uptake of project results after project completion.
ALICE's role
ALICE participates in CLEVER to support the transition towards net-zero logistics and ensure that logistics perspectives are reflected throughout the development of the methodology.
ALICE contributes to:
- Knowledge management and accessibility of project results.
- Development and maintenance of the CLEVER Repository.
- Raising awareness and supporting market uptake of results.
- Stakeholder engagement and dissemination activities.
- Collaboration with regulators and certification initiatives.
- Development of an adoption roadmap for project outcomes.
Related ALICE activities
Unlike demonstration projects, CLEVER does not focus on physical pilots or technology demonstrations. The project's validation is based on scientific assessment, stakeholder engagement, expert consultation and methodology development.
Related policy activities
- CountEmissionEU Regulation
- ISO 14083 implementation and alignment activities
Related roadmap
ALICE members in the consortium
GREENROUTER, PNO INNOVATION, STICHTING SMART FREIGHT CENTRE & EMISIA
Expanding the collaboration with the rest of project partners
IFEU - INSTITUT FUR ENERGIE- UND UMWELTFORSCHUNG HEIDELBERG, MEO CARBON SOLUTIONS, RICARDO-AEA, THREE O'CLOCK, UNION INTERNATIONALE DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS (UITP), ZN
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EU funding
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101146908. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.