Smart Freight Conversations

Smart Freight Conversations

Welcome to the Smart Freight Conversations! Our mission is to create world-class educational content and learning experiences for people at all levels of business, providing them access to practical, informative, and actionable learning to enhance their decarbonization efforts. Our podcast covers a wide range of topics related to that, and each episode features in-depth discussions with subject matter experts who share their insights and practical tips to help you decarbonize your logistics and freight operations. For more information, visit: https://www.smartfreightcentre.org/en/ https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/

Episodes

August 5, 2025 10 mins

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Scott Childress, Chief Sustainability Officer at UPS, a member of our SFC Community, to explore how one of the world’s largest logistics companies is tackling emissions head-on. 

 

Scott shares how UPS is: 

  • Scaling the use of renewable natural gas and CNG in its fleet 
  • Leveraging internal carbon tracking tools for Scope 1, 2 & 3 
  • Reimagining ...
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In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations, host Andy Golding is joined by Marcus Lomax, Technical Manager at Smart Freight Centre, to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions in emissions accounting.They explore why more data isn’t always better, how to choose the right level of aggregation, and what it means to follow round trip logic under ISO 14083 and the GLEC Framework. If you’re navigating primary vs. secondary data...

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In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations, we explore Book and Claim: what it is, how it works, why it matters, and how you can explain it to customers, colleagues – or even your mom.

Join your host Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Centre, as she sits down with Quintin Barnes, Program Manager for Market Based Measures, for a deep dive into this flexible and powerful chain of custody model.

🔍 In this episode, w...

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In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations, host Andy Golding is joined by Rik Arends (Senior Director at Smart Freight Centre) and Martijn Bakker (Lead Consultant at All Chiefs) to explore the critical role of Sustainable Logistics Roadmap (SLR) in decarbonizing logistics operations. 

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why every company needs a Sustainable Logistics Roadmap

✔️ How an SLR helps prioritize emissions reduction efforts

✔️ The ...

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In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations, Andy Golding, Head of Academy at SFC Academy, is joined by Rik Arends, Director Sustainable Freight Buyers Alliance at Smart Freight Centre, and Anders Lehmann, Senior Partner at Implement Consulting Group.Discover why procurement is critical in driving freight decarbonization, the challenges logistics professionals face, and how the newly launched Sustainable Logistics Procuremen...

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Welcome to the final series of the Smart Freight Conversations Road Freight Electrification! In this three-part series, we explore the vital role of Road Freight Electrification in achieving a zero-emissions logistics industry. 🌱In this episode, hosted by Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Center (SFC), we focus on the crucial role of education in road freight electrification. Joined once again by Tharsis Teoh, Senior ...

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In this second series of the Smart Freight Conversations on Road Freight Electrification episode, we're delving into the fascinating world of freight decarbonization and the transition to a zero-emissions logistics industry. 🌱Hosted by Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Center (SFC), we continue our three-part series on Road Freight Electrification with expert insights from Tharsis Teoh, Senior Technical Manager a...

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In this first series of the Smart Freight Conversations on Road Freight Electrification episode, we're delving into the fascinating world of freight decarbonization and the transition to a zero-emissions logistics industry. 🌱🔌 In today's episode, hosted by Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Center (SFC), we explore the essential topic of Road Freight Electrification with expert insights from Tharsis Teoh, Se...

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In this final series of the Smart Freight Conversations on Driving Change: The Future of Sustainable Freight episode, Dr. Alan Lewis discusses the evolving landscape of sustainable freight with host Mehul Khandelwal. In this insightful episode, explore the future challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the sector, including regulatory changes, technological advancements, and the push for decarbonization. 


To understand m...

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In this second series of the Smart Freight Conversations on Driving Change: The Future of Sustainable Freight episode, Dr. Alan Lewis and host Mehul Khandelwal continue the discussion on the integration and impact of the GLEC and ISO 14083 frameworks in sustainable freight. Dr. Lewis explains how these frameworks complement each other and their role in advancing global decarbonization efforts. 

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In this first series of the Smart Freight Conversations on Driving Change: The Future of Sustainable Freight episode, we dive into the transformative world of sustainable freight with Dr. Alan Lewis, the Chief Technical Officer at Smart Freight Centre. Join host Mehul Khandelwal as he explores Dr. Lewis's role in advancing freight transport transparency and decarbonization initiatives. Discover the groundbreaking work behind t...

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