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Firms striving to meet ambitious net-zero commitments face a persistent blind spot: the inability to act on real-time, granular carbon intensity data linked to specific shipments or batches.
This lack of traceability leaves companies at risk of greenwashing, compliance breaches, and missed opportunities to actively select lower-carbon supply options—while stakeholders (customers, regulators, investors) demand ever-tighter emissions accountability.
Companies find themselves in a tug-of-war between cost, data granularity, and trust.
The root cause is the fragmentation of digital and analogue data across a global supply chain and the absence of standardized, trusted methodologies for capturing shipment-level carbon intensity in real time, compounded by limited system interoperability and low incentive alignment between upstream and downstream partners.
Current solutions rely on periodic or aggregate reporting, voluntary disclosure, or carbon calculators based on lookup tables, all of which lack real-time precision and shipment-specific granularity.
IoT-enabled pilots exist but are not industry-scale or interoperable.
Category | Score | Reason |
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Complexity | 9 | Requires deep integration with client IT/OT systems, real-time IoT, multi-format data harmonization, and constant regulatory alignment. |
Profitability | 8 | Strong willingness to pay among regulated large enterprises; recurring revenue opportunity as compliance/ESG budgets grow. |
Speed to Market | 5 | Lengthy enterprise sales, integration, and certification timelines slow go-to-market. |
Income Potential | 8 | High-value client base with enterprise ACVs; upsell potential with analytics and compliance modules. |
Innovation Level | 8 | Significant advancement over static reporting/carbon calculators; few offer end-to-end, real-time, IoT-backed registry. |
Scalability | 7 | Platform is scalable once core integrations are templated, but high-touch onboarding and market fragmentation create barriers. |
This solution involves deploying IoT sensors and edge devices at key points along the commodity supply chain—from extraction sites to delivery endpoints.
These sensors collect real-time data on carbon emissions associated with each shipment.
The data is then securely transmitted to a blockchain network, ensuring a tamper-proof and verifiable record of carbon intensity at a granular level.
An AI-driven analytics engine processes this data, correlating it with real-time shipment tracking information, which is then visualized through a user-friendly dashboard accessible by all stakeholders in the supply chain.
The platform also provides APIs for seamless integration with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and other existing logistics software used by commodity traders and logistics firms.
The SCCIP offers unprecedented granularity in carbon tracking, enabling firms to make data-driven procurement and logistics decisions.
By using blockchain, it assures data authenticity and builds trust among stakeholders, thereby reducing risks of greenwashing and regulatory breaches.
The system's real-time insights help companies capture value from low-carbon options, comply with stringent emissions regulations, and strengthen their ESG reports.
Commodity trading; Supply chain management; Sustainability reporting; Logistics planning; Procurement strategies
Successful IoT sensor deployment in pilot trials; Positive feedback from sustainability-focused early adopters; Data accuracy and integration validated by third parties
The use of IoT and blockchain technologies is feasible given current tech capabilities but will require careful coordination of hardware deployment and data integration across global supply chains.
While blockchain ensures data security and authenticity, IoT infrastructure may face barriers regarding installation costs and interoperability with existing logistics systems.
There is moderate competition with other carbon tracking initiatives with a growing emphasis on real-time solutions.
Regulatory alignment is crucial, given Europe's tight carbon reporting requirements.
Pilot implementation with key industry players to validate technology and model; Evaluation of the regulatory landscape to ensure compliance; Developing partnerships for global IoT sensor deployment; Ensuring robust interoperability with diverse logistics systems; User feedback loops to refine the dashboard and reporting features
Strategic timeline for bringing this solution to market
Partner with 3-5 commodity suppliers to implement IoT sensors and blockchain tracking for basic carbon footprint measurement. Focus on high-volume, single-commodity chains like steel, aluminum, or agricultural products. Establish baseline carbon intensity metrics and real-time data collection protocols.
Expand to complex supply chains involving multiple transportation modes, processing facilities, and intermediaries. Integrate with existing ERP systems and develop standardized carbon accounting APIs. Launch customer-facing carbon transparency dashboards and achieve certification from major sustainability frameworks.
Establish industry-wide carbon tracking standards and regulatory compliance frameworks. Deploy AI-powered carbon optimization recommendations and predictive analytics. Integrate with carbon trading markets and enable automated carbon offset purchasing based on real-time supply chain data.
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