What is BS EN 16258 – Calculation of energy consumption in transport services about?
BS EN 16258 is an international standard that focuses on methodology for calculation and declaration of energy consumption and GHG emissions of transport services (freight and passengers). BS EN 16258 specifies general principles, definitions, system boundaries, calculation methods, apportionment rules (allocation) and data recommendations, to promote standardised, accurate, credible and verifiable declarations, regarding energy consumption and GHG emissions related to any transport service quantified.
BS EN 16258 establishes a common methodology for the calculation and declaration of energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to any transport service (of freight, passengers or both).
Who is BS EN 16258 - Calculation of energy consumption in transport services for?
BS EN 16258 on methodology for calculation and declaration of energy consumption and GHG emissions of transport service is useful for:
- Transport service operators (freight or passengers’ carriers)
- Carriers subcontracting transport operations
- Freight forwarders and travel agencies
- Transport service users
Why should you use BS EN 16258 - Calculation of energy consumption in transport services?
BS EN 16258 sets out the methodology and requirements for calculating and reporting energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in transport services. BS EN 16258 is primarily focused on energy consumption and GHG emissions associated with vehicles (used on land, water and in the air) during the operational phase of the lifecycle. BS EN 16258 ensures the standard takes a "well-to-wheel" approach when undertaking calculations, and when making declarations to transport service users.
BS EN 16258 will provide a common approach and frameworks for the calculation and declaration of energy consumption and emissions for transport services irrespective of the level of complexity (e.g., a simple transport service can provide one customer with a single journey, whereas a complex system can involve several legs, multiple vehicle types, different transport modes and several companies within the transport supply chain).
BS EN 16258 ensures declarations have greater consistency and transparency, and that the energy and emissions are fully allocated to a vehicle’s load (passengers and/or cargo).
