According to cafef.vn, Vietnamese logistics provider 247Express is implementing emissions data collection and traceability systems to support export clients facing the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which entered formal implementation on 1 January 2026.
CBAM triggers new supply chain transparency demands
The EU’s CBAM now applies to high-emission goods—including steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen—requiring importers to report associated greenhouse gas emissions and pay corresponding financial obligations. Exporters outside the EU must therefore supply auditable, methodology-compliant emissions data covering their entire value chain. This marks a structural shift: environmental compliance is no longer confined to manufacturing facilities but extends across upstream and downstream operations.
This requirement coincides with tightening enforcement of other regulatory frameworks, including the EU’s REACH chemical management regulation and the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) program. According to the source, multinational buyers and retail partners are also intensifying ESG transparency expectations—not just for final products, but for all tier-1 through tier-N suppliers. As a result, logistics providers like 247Express have become critical data nodes in Scope 3 emissions reporting.
Logistics as a sustainability data conduit
At a May 2026 forum in Hai Phong, regulators, industry experts, and exporters discussed how green transition responsibilities now span the full supply chain—from raw materials sourcing and production to transportation and warehousing. The event underscored that logistics is no longer a cost center or delivery function, but an integral component of verifiable sustainability reporting.
Specific operational metrics—including distance traveled, vehicle type, fuel consumption per kilometer, and route efficiency—are now essential inputs for consolidated emissions calculations. As one participant noted at the forum:
“Green transition is no longer the sole responsibility of manufacturers—it requires coordinated action across every link, from material suppliers to logistics providers.” — unnamed expert, Hai Phong forum
247Express adapts with data standardization and fleet optimization
247Express, established in 2005, serves over 20,000 enterprise customers across Vietnam through a network of more than 200 service centers spanning nearly 34 provinces and cities. To meet evolving client needs, the company is pursuing a dual-track adaptation strategy: operational decarbonization and data infrastructure modernization.
The firm is optimizing delivery routes to reduce fuel use, improving vehicle utilization rates, and piloting electric vehicles on urban delivery routes. Simultaneously, it is standardizing operational data fields—including load weight, mileage, engine type, and fuel grade—and enhancing data traceability to ensure audit-ready documentation. According to 247Express representatives, this effort reflects a broader governance shift: “The transition isn’t only about adopting new vehicles or software—it’s about institutionalizing standardized processes and strengthening internal data governance,” they stated.
Industry-wide implications for supply chain professionals
For supply chain practitioners, the CBAM-driven demand for logistics emissions data introduces new accountability layers. Visibility into transport-related emissions is no longer optional; it is a prerequisite for market access in the EU and increasingly in other jurisdictions adopting similar frameworks. Unlike legacy KPIs—such as on-time delivery rate or cost per kilogram—emissions metrics require cross-functional alignment between procurement, logistics, IT, and sustainability teams.
Practitioners must now treat transport data as structured, auditable assets—not just transactional records. That means ensuring GPS logs, fuel receipts, vehicle specifications, and driver assignments are captured consistently, stored securely, and linked to specific shipments. As 247Express demonstrates, companies investing early in data standardization gain competitive advantage—not only in regulatory compliance but also in winning contracts with global brands requiring full Scope 3 disclosure. With CBAM expanding to additional sectors in 2027, and with parallel initiatives like the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) gaining traction, logistics providers that treat emissions data as core infrastructure—not ancillary reporting—will define the next benchmark for supply chain resilience.
Source: cafef.vn
Compiled from international media by the SCI.AI editorial team.
