# bookandclaimcommunity.org ## Posts - [Pop Quiz! Test your book and claim knowledge](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/pop-quiz-test-your-book-and-claim-knowledge/) ## Pages - [Case Study: Avelia and the 11 Principles of Book and Claim](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/case-study-avelia-and-the-11-principles-of-book-and-claim/): How Avelia aligns with 11 key principles and best practices for book and claim systems in heavy transport As book and claim systems are increasingly used to unlock decarbonisation in hard-to-abate transport sectors, credibility and integrity have become paramount. For heavy transport, where physical access to lower carbon fuels remains limited and fragmented, book and claim can play a critical role, but only if the systems underpinning it are robust, transparent, and trusted by the market. Avelia was designed with this imperative in mind and built in alignment with recognised industry guidance and best practices for credible book and claim […] - [About](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/about/): Who We Are The Book and Claim Community is a global network of people and organisations working to make climate action easier, more transparent and more effective. Our community includes suppliers, transport service providers, corporate end-clients, registry operators, standard setters and many other participants in the book and claim ecosystem. We are a broad, open community with a shared goal: helping book and claim systems grow in a credible and responsible way. By collaborating, sharing experience and shaping guidance together, we create solutions that work for the entire value chain. Engagement Model Overview Advisory Board Modal Champions Secretariat - [The State of Road Book and Claim - Perspectives from the Road Working Group.](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/the-state-of-road-book-and-claim-perspectives-from-the-road-working-group/): Decarbonizing road freight is critical. The sector is vast and varied, encompassing small carriers managing a few trucks to large logistics service providers (LSPs) operating extensive fleets and multimodal networks. Actors are increasingly under pressure to reduce emissions and provide credible, transparent reporting to shippers, regulators, and consumers alike.  From electrification to alternative fuels and smarter logistics routing, solutions are emerging, but access to these solutions remains problematic, and tracking/tracing one’s operations to these solutions remains a supply chain hurdle, similar to other modes. The market seeks transparency and accountability, and book and claim systems offer a promising approach to […] - [Pop Quiz! Test your book and claim knowledge](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/pop-quiz-test-your-book-and-claim-knowledge/) - [Status of Maritime Book and Claim](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/status-of-maritime-book-and-claim/): Introduction to Maritime Shipping Book and Claim  The maritime sector plays a crucial role in global trade. Although it is responsible for more than 80% of world trade by volume, it only contributes around 3% of total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the European Union have outlined stringent pathways for reducing emissions, necessitating the adoption of low and zero-emission fuels. However, embarking on that journey faces hurdles such as these fuels’ high cost and availability, which is particularly problematic for price-sensitive cargo (e.g., commodities). This underscores the importance of market-based mechanisms like book […] - [How to explain 'Book and Claim' to your colleagues](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/how-to-explain-book-and-claim/):   While many of us deal with book and claim every day, we often find ourselves in conversations with colleagues or partners who are new to the topic or find themselves daunted by the many nuances, terms, and definitions these systems include. This post can help you in explaining book and claim and its many facets to folks less familiar.  What is ‘Book and Claim’ in a nutshell? Many heavy transport service providers and customers—like those in the Book and Claim Community—are seeking to reduce their transport emissions. However, since lower-carbon fuels are more expensive today than their traditional counterparts, […] - [Glossary of Terms (from the Principles & Best Practices)](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/glossary-of-terms/):        Additionality  A metric for evaluating whether the emissions reductions or profile associated with an intervention (e.g. certificate purchase) would have occurred absent the intervention. In particular, regulatory additionality assesses whether the activity is already required by and used towards a regulatory obligation.  Auditor  Auditor is used throughout this document to refer to a Conformity Assessment Body, which covers both Certification Bodies and Validation/Verification Bodies. Specifically, we refer to Conformity Assessment Bodies that are independent of the organization that provides the claim, have no user interests in that claim (i.e. third-party), and are accredited to certify to a […] - [Educational resources & FAQ](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/education-and-faq/): Welcome! These resources may help your organization navigate book and claim fundamentals. Many heavy transport service providers and customers—like those in the Book and Claim Community—seek to address and reduce their transport emissions. However, costly lower-carbon fuels mean that organizations find it difficult to decarbonize. Simultaneously, corporate transport customers are looking for ways to decrease their indirect emissions (ie, Scope 3) and meet their climate goals. However, because these corporate customers do not typically procure lower-carbon transportation fuels themselves, they can find it hard to navigate the complex, international logistics industry and access low emission alternatives. “Book and claim” is a […] - [Book and Claim Community ramps up for a second year of impact with expanded Governing Board and strategic partners ](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/pressrelease2024/): September 10, 2024 Decarbonizing complex supply chains requires innovation and deep collaboration to achieve common objectives. Building momentum to support the emergence and scaling of critical market-based tools for decarbonizing heavy transport, the Book and Claim Community is expanding its Governing Board, adding experienced company practitioners and key NGO allies as strategic partners in its second year. New board members Meta, Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL), NORDEN, and UPS join founding board members Amazon, Deloitte Global, DHL Group, Microsoft, Shell, and World Energy, bringing additional experience and energy into this existing group of leaders.  The Center for Green Market Activation (GMA), […] - [Principles & Best Practices for Book and Claim in Heavy Transport](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/principlesandbestpractices/): Thank you for your interest in the Principles & Best Practices for Book and Claim in Heavy Transport and dedication to this Community’s work. Please review the PDF and sign on as an Organization and/or Individual via the form. We love to see your enthusiasm (!!!) and will update the PDF with your contribution periodically. We appreciate your support as we signal our alignment to the Community and ecosystem at large. Questions, please write us at Secretariat@BookAndClaimCommunity.org Contributing and supporting individuals and organizations Contributing individuals and organizationsThis document represents consensus among the contributing parties, reflecting conceptual agreement on the principles […] - [Newsletter Sign-Up](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/newsletter/): Community Newsletters We’ve found ourselves referencing past issues in order to bring newcomers up to speed. Much of this Community has joined in just the last months, so we wish to highlight the previous newsletters here: May 2026 March 2026 January 2026 November 2025 August 2025 March/April 2025 Jan/February 2025 December 2024 October 2024 September 2024 June 2024 March/April 2024 Jan/February 2024 December 2023 November 2023 Sept/October 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 If you are experiencing any issues with the form, please feel free to reach out to us directly by sending your information to the email address […] - [Contact Us](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/contact-us/): Please feel free to reach out to us by sending your information to the email address of our secretariat: secretariat@bookandclaimcommunity.org. We will ensure that your information is received promptly and handled with care. - [Book and Claim Community launches to accelerate climate solutions for heavy transport decarbonization](https://bookandclaimcommunity.org/pressrelease/): June 2, 2023 Smart Freight Centre (SFC) and clean energy nonprofit RMI are pleased to announce the launch of a Book and Claim Community, bringing together transport sector leaders and global organizations who wish to foster structured and effective book and claim chain of custody solutions to support heavy transport decarbonization. Book and claim is a versatile ‘chain of custody’ system—the overall process by which materials, products, and their attributes are transferred, monitored, and controlled as they move through a supply chain. In this case, book and claim systems help track the environmental attributes of low emission transport solutions separately […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)