Lean & Green Program
Lean & Green
The leading carbon reduction program for logistics.
Transport emissions account for roughly one quarter of the EU's total greenhouse gas emissions, requiring a 90% reduction to meet the EU's ambitious 2030 and 2050 targets.
The 5 Star Framework Award
The Lean & Green initiative encourages companies to implement self-defined optimization measures to reduce CO2 emissions linked to transport and logistics activities through a progressive star system.
20% Reduction (Max 5 Years)
Scope of activities: 50%
Additional 10% reduction (Max 3 years)
Scope of activities: 65%
Additional 5% reduction (Max 2 years)
Scope of activities: 75%
Additional 20% reduction (Max 2 years)
Scope of activities: 85%
Additional 10% reduction (Max 3 years)
Scope of activities: 65%
Lean & Green Steps
Elaborate an individual action plan with measures that allow you to reshape logistics and transport activities, all while defining potential costs and CO2 emissions savings.
Define CO2 Emissions
Define CO2 emissions for logistics & transport activities for your reference year
Determine Action Plan
Determine an action plan to reduce CO2 emissions
Implement measures
Implement the measures defined in the action plan
Evaluation & Monitoring
Evaluation by third auditor & monitoring
Audited CO2 Action Plan
Your Path to Certification
Collect data for the baseline measurement. Your plan consists of a company description, the scope of your analysis, your measurements and realistic CO2 reduction projects.
- Comprehensive baseline data collection
- Detailed company and scope analysis
- Realistic reduction project planning
- Third-party auditor evaluation
Support Initiatives
The Lean & Green program is compatible with existing financial support initiatives for energy efficiency investments and carbon footprinting. These programs provide crucial funding and guidance for companies committed to reducing their environmental impact.
Enoprimes
Multiple energy-saving actions for Lean & Green targets are supported. Top 3 projects: Modal shift, Truck fleet renewal, Electric vehicles.
SME Package - Sustainability
Individual assistance to identify practical solutions for reducing environmental impact, generating savings by reducing energy/water consumption and improving waste management.
PNM 2035
National mobility plan proposes an overall approach capable of handling 40% more trips than in 2017, implementing Modu 2.0 sustainable mobility strategy.
Fit 4 Sustainability
Co-funding up to 50% for large companies, 60% for medium-sized, and 70% for small companies for investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Regulatory Alignment
Compliance & Impact
Lean & Green helps companies comply with EU regulations while reducing environmental impact. The program aligns with national and European climate initiatives, ensuring your logistics operations meet current and future standards.
PNEC
The PNEC is the result of a collaborative effort between ministries and administrations, coordinated by the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Biodiversity and the Ministry of Economy.
Scope 3
The program contributes to reducing Scope 3 emissions by helping companies optimize transport flows, improve load factors, adopt low-carbon solutions, and measure emissions via harmonized methodology.
EU Count Emissions
The European Parliament voted on its first-reading position during its April 1 plenary session. Trilogue negotiations with the Council were voted for on December 4, 2024.
Tax Benefits & Transport Support
Carbon Tax Reduction
Lean & Green helps reduce the impact of the carbon tax by lowering fuel consumption through optimized transport flows, improved load factors, reduced mileage, and adoption of energy-efficient transport solutions.
Luxembourg introduced a CO2 tax on fuels starting January 1, 2021, which increases gradually every year.
Rail and Inland Waterway Support
- Law of 23 December 2022 introducing financial support scheme to encourage rail and inland waterway transport
- Grand-Ducal Regulation of 14 September 2018 setting out financial aid measures to promote inland waterway transport
- Financial aid scheme for inland navigation, in force since 1 January 2019
Lean & Green Luxembourg Members
A growing network of leading logistics and transport companies committed to carbon reduction. Join these industry leaders in the journey toward zero emission logistics.
Cargolux
GN Transport
Webtaxi
Sales-Lentz
EuroGaume Lux
John Driege
T.S. Lux
CFL multimodal
Offergeld Logistik
Transalliance
Lorang
Group V
Wallenborn
LuxCargo Handling
POST Luxembourg
Biogros
DHL
LuxAirport
Luxport Group
Kronospan
DeVerband
Karp Kneip
Streff
Arthur Welter
The Road to Zero Emission Logistics
Start Your Journey
The Lean & Green program provides companies with verified recognition for achieving CO2-reduction targets in transport and logistics activities. Start your own CO2 Action Plan based on the continuous 5 Star Lean & Green framework.
Join the next yearly Lean & Green round by contacting the Cluster for Logistics Luxembourg!
Contact us: Phone (+352) 42 39 39 - 838
Email Enza.Petrone@c4l.lu or info@c4l.lu
Hosted in Luxembourg by the Cluster for Logistics Luxembourg since 2014,
supported by the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works
