A pharmaceutical logistics carbon account requires a defined boundary and data before a result. Do not directly compare figures compiled with different transport, warehouse-energy, or packaging boundaries.
Set boundary and unit. State included facilities, transport legs, packaging, and periods. Link the result to a clear measure such as a shipment or delivered product unit.
Collect operating data
Record trips, distance, vehicle and fuel data, warehouse electricity, and packaging type and quantity with source systems.
The source and version of each emission factor should be visible.
Explain shared-load allocation
Document how shared vehicles or storage are allocated; keep the method consistent across periods for the same load.
Handle loss data carefully
Report destroyed or lost lots. Explain how prior product footprint enters the result under the selected method.
Keep activity data, factors, and assumptions in separate fields.
Make results comparable
Recalculate with the same boundary, unit, and period and disclose missing data.
Support reduction claims with measured changes and the method used.