Data Collection: Magellan compiles client air and sea freight data over a 6 or 12-month period and provides it to TEM
Why Offset Freight Emissions?
Freight and logistics significantly contribute to global carbon emissions when accounting for warehousing, transport, and port activity. While completely eliminating freight emissions may not be immediately possible, carbon offsetting provides a practical and effective step forward.
Offsetting supports verified environmental projects including renewable energy, forest conservation, and biodiversity restoration.
Benefits for New Zealand businesses:
- Taking a leadership position on sustainability
- Preparing for tightening environmental regulations
- Meeting ESG and carbon neutrality commitments
- Supporting social and ecological outcomes alongside carbon reduction
As ESG logistics requirements increase, sustainable freight practices help businesses meet scope 3 emissions reporting obligations under frameworks aligned with the Zero Carbon Act NZ.
What Is Carbon Offsetting?
Carbon offsetting involves purchasing independently verified carbon credits representing equivalent CO₂ from freight activity. This enables businesses to support environmental projects that reduce or remove atmospheric emissions and advance net zero progress.
By offsetting, you can take measurable climate action on the path to net zero – backing initiatives that not only cut global emissions but also deliver wider benefits such as supporting local communities, protecting fragile ecosystems, and funding sustainable technologies.
How It Works
Magellan Logistics has partnered with Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM) to help our clients with measuring and offsetting emissions during freight activity.
TEM brings extensive experience in carbon emissions calculations across multiple transport modes, including air, sea and road. Their methodology is trusted by major brands such as Australia Post, Qantas, Smartways, and Singapore Airlines for both freight and passenger-related offsetting.
Through this partnership, Magellan clients can access a straightforward, three-step process to offset their freight emissions — with access to a wide range of independently verified carbon projects at varying price points.
Three simple steps
Emissions Calculation: Using their BlueHalo carbon calculation software, TEM calculates emissions using internationally recognised methods. Magellan then returns the emissions calculation to our clients.
Offsetting: Clients offset emissions by financing verified, high integrity projects and receive a Magellan client discount
How the Offsetting Process Works
Once your freight carbon emissions are calculated, you’ll be able to purchase verified carbon credits through a secure online platform, receiving a special 10% discount on eligible offsets when you partner with Magellan.
Process Steps:
Select & Order: Choose verified carbon projects matching your sustainability goals, preferred regions, and supply chain values.
Offset & Retire: Once processed, your carbon credits are officially retired in your name. You’ll receive a detailed certificate of retirement for your records. Bulk retirement is also available for recurring or consolidated orders.
Client Verification: All clients are subject to a quick approval process by our offsetting partner, Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM), before transactions are confirmed.
Share & Report: TEM provides a suite of reporting tools, including project details, co-benefits information, and ready-to-use copy to help you communicate your impact internally and externally.
Make Payment: Pay via invoice or online — whichever works best for your business.
Speak to an Expert
Our team of sales professionals has decades of experience in all facets of international and domestic freight and is ready to devise solutions for all your shipping needs. Let us help you lower your business’s carbon emissions while supporting a sustainable future.
