Make Scope 3 defensible at global scale.

One auditable source of truth for Scope 3 Category 4 and 9 emissions across owned, chartered and third-party logistics. Built on 1.7T + validated data points, aligned to GHG Protocol and CSRD.
Proven by data measurable progress at scale

5,000+ Vessels

Live on the platform

2.7M+

Voyages optimised

1.7T+ data points

Proprietary fuel modelling
Chosen by the world’s leading fleets

Total value chain visibility.

Total value chain visibility. For most maritime operators, Scope 3 — covering upstream (Category 4) and downstream (Category 9) transportation — represents the majority of carbon exposure. Chartered vessels, third-party logistics and supply-chain shipping stay opaque in most disclosures. ZeroNorth makes them visible, verified and defensible.
Regulation & ESG

Reporting built for every regulatory regime

Meet EU MRV, IMO DCS, EU ETS, CSRD and Sea Cargo Charter requirements with structured, voyage-level reporting aligned to global standards. Generate unified outputs across time and voyage charter fleets replacing reactive year-end disclosure with continuous, audit-ready compliance.
Tracking Accuracy

Emissions you can defend

Replace averages and fragmented inputs with high-fidelity modelling powered by 1.7+ trillion data points, AIS-derived activity, and proprietary fuel intelligence.Integrated validation and data health scoring ensure every disclosure is structured, verified, and ready for review.
Operational Value

Carbon costs you can quantify

Link Scope 3 emissions directly to EU ETS exposure and chartering decisions. Carbon data becomes a financial signal not a reporting afterthought.
Market Leadership

Capital aligned with credibility

Strengthen Sea Cargo Charter alignment and sustainability-linked financing with fleet dashboards and pre-filled reporting exports backed by verified methodology and transparent calculations.
Data As Strategy

Intelligence beyond compliance

Calculate emissions for any vessel globally including vessels outside your managed fleet. The Charter Emissions API delivers YTD CII, AER, and EEOI across the merchant fleet, enabling pre-fixture evaluation, benchmarking, and full value chain visibility.

How Scope 3 Reporting works?

Scope 3 Reporting gives cargo owners and financiers one auditable source of truth for Category 4 and 9 emissions — across owned, chartered and third-party logistics.
Category 4 and 9 coverage
emissions from upstream transportation and downstream logistics, calculated per voyage rather than estimated by industry average.
Validated chartered-fleet data
Charter Emissions API pulls emissions directly from chartered voyages, so reporting isn't blocked by tonnage you don't own.
Aligned to GHG Protocol and CSRD
outputs map to the standards regulators, financiers and rating agencies are actually using. No reformatting needed.
Auditable on demand
every figure is traceable to its source vessel and voyage. Auditors and rating agencies see the evidence, not just the total.
Validated emissions on every fixture. Trusted by leading commercial operators. Built on the ZeroNorth platform.
Strong differentiator

The ZeroNorth advantage

Intelligence built for real maritime operations at scale
1.7 T data points
Scope 3 disclosures are built on structured voyage reporting, AIS-derived activity, and proprietary fuel modelling not generic averages. Integrated validation workflows and data health controls ensure every output is traceable, auditable, and aligned with regulatory standards.
API-powered market visibility
The Charter emissions API extends emissions intelligence beyond your managed fleet. Access verified CII, AER, and EEOI metrics across the global merchant fleet embedded directly into chartering, procurement, and risk workflows.
One connected platform
Scope 3 reporting integrates natively with Vessel Reporting and Emissions Analytics. No manual reconciliation. No fragmented data. Compliance, commercial, and sustainability teams operate from a single, verified foundation.

Turn carbon exposure into
commercial control

Scope 3 is mandatory. Built on verified data and API-scale visibility, ZeroNorth turns it from a compliance burden into a strategic asset for charterers, operators and sustainability leads who need audit-ready disclosures on demand.
FAQ

In case you missed anything

Explore a curated collection of guides, tools, and insights designed to help you get the most out of our products and services.
Which reporting mandates does ZeroNorth Scope 3 Reporting cover?
ZeroNorth generates structured outputs for all major Scope 3 and emissions reporting regimes: EU MRV, IMO DCS, EU ETS, CSRD, Sea Cargo Charter, and GHG Protocol Categories 4 (Upstream Transportation) and 9 (Downstream Transportation). Output formats are accepted by regulators and third-party auditors — no manual reformatting per submission.
What is included in maritime Scope 3 reporting?
Scope 3 covers indirect emissions across your value chain primarily chartered vessels, upstream fuel production, and outsourced logistics. For most operators, it represents the majority of total emissions exposure.
Which Scope 3 categories apply to shipping?
Maritime emissions typically fall under:
- Category 4 (Upstream Transportation)
- Category 9 (Downstream Transportation)

ZeroNorth automatically structures reporting in alignment with CSRD, Sea Cargo Charter, and GHG Protocol standards.
How are emissions calculated for vessels we don’t own?
ZeroNorth combines AIS tracking, proprietary fuel modelling, and 1.7+ trillion data points to predict fuel consumption and emissions for any vessel without relying on generic averages.
How accurate are CII forecasts?
Forecasts are based on continuously updated operational, fuel consumption, and voyage data. By combining real-time monitoring with predictive modelling, ZeroNorth provides forward-looking projections that improve as additional data is captured throughout the year.
How is data accuracy ensured?
The Data Health Score validates incoming data through 200+ automated checks — running continuously, not only at year-end. Inconsistencies are cleansed in real time before they propagate into regulatory submissions. This reduces exposure to EU ETS penalties, failed CSRD assurance, and audit challenges. For organisations with complex supply chains or chartered vessel fleets, continuous validation is the difference between a defensible disclosure and a restatement.
Why is Scope 3 critical beyond 2026?
EU ETS expansion and CSRD assurance requirements increase scrutiny on emissions disclosures. Verified Scope 3 reporting protects capital access and long-term competitiveness.
Does ZeroNorth Scope 3 Reporting align with CSRD, GHG Protocol, and Sea Cargo Charter?
Yes. ZeroNorth automatically structures emissions reporting in alignment with all three frameworks. CSRD assurance requirements are addressed through continuous data validation and audit-ready output. GHG Protocol categorisation is applied automatically to upstream and downstream transportation emissions. Sea Cargo Charter reporting is supported with the operational data inputs required for compliant voyage-level calculations. Output formats are accepted by regulators and third-party auditors — so organisations don't need to manually reformat data for each submission.