Kirschstein, ThomasThomasKirschsteinHeinold, A.A.HeinoldBehnke, M.M.BehnkeMeisel, F.F.MeiselBierwirth, C.C.Bierwirth2022-12-202022-12-202022-06https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/43020410.1111/jiec.132592-s2.0-85126752216The idea of eco-labeling is to provide customers with an easy-to-understand signal regarding the ecological impact of using a product or service. With this paper, we propose an eco-labeling system for freight transportation. We discuss design options based on a common emission reporting standard and a related communication protocol. We further explain a procedure for deriving labels for shipments of goods and provide examples illustrating and evaluating the labeling process at selected land-based freight transport services. Results indicate that eco-labels can grade the environmental impact of a transport service reliably, even if heterogeneous goods are moved together. Finally, we outline challenges for future research associated with eco-labeling in freight transportation markets.eneco-labelingemission allocationEN 16258GHG reporting standardindustrial economysustainable transportationjournal article