Smart Freight Centre (SFC) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA) have joined forces to offer UK freight forwarders discounted access to specialist emissions training, aimed at strengthening the industry’s response to growing decarbonization demands. Under the partnership, BIFA members can access the SFC Academy’s expert-led courses covering the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) Framework, market-based measures, and road freight electrification. The training is designed to equip forwarders with practical tools and technical understanding to measure, report, and actively reduce emissions across their operations.
The initiative comes at a time when freight forwarders – particularly those involved in air cargo – are under increasing pressure from regulators, customers, and airline partners to provide accurate emissions data and demonstrate meaningful progress toward sustainability targets. As air freight remains one of the most carbon-intensive transport modes, forwarders play a large role in ensuring transparency, optimizing modal choices, and supporting the adoption of lower-emission solutions such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
By improving emissions literacy and standardizing reporting practices, this type of training helps build credibility across the supply chain while enabling forwarders to make informed decisions that align with both regulatory requirements and shipper expectations. SFC and BIFA indicated that the collaboration may expand further, reflecting the sector’s ongoing need for robust, practical guidance on the path to zero-emission logistics.
Steve Parker, Director General of BIFA, said: “This partnership is BIFA’s latest initiative in equipping the trade association’s members with the information and support that they require to deliver emissions reporting and decarbonization solutions that are viable operationally and commercially. In the last few years, we have created a policy group that is looking into the issues surrounding sustainable logistics, as well as developing a dedicated area of our website, packed with useful information, including a good practice guide.”
Jamie McKean, BIFA’s Sustainable Logistics Policy Adviser, stated: “The SFC Academy is widely respected for its pragmatic and industry-focused approach to sustainability training. Through this partnership, and by offering discounted access to its courses, BIFA members will be better equipped with the tools and knowledge they need.”
