How Rittal, Melis Logistics and BigMile teamed up to track CO2 emissions

Why Rittal and Melis Logistics chose BigMile for CO2 tracking

Both Rittal and Melis Logistics reached out to BigMile to give the platform a try and to get a better look at their supply chain CO2 emissions. Martijn explains: “The platform gives me complete visibility into the entire supply chain. It’s user-friendly, and we trust the data is accurate. For example, in retail, the primary data like deliveries are integrated. This is really handy.”

Melis Logistics had a tougher start. Nick explains that the company has very high standards when it comes to service for clients. Nick needed a solution to calculate supply chain emissions but was also worried about handing this over to an external party. “We wanted to make sure the data was accurate, especially for our customers.”

Getting the right data in the right place was a bit of a bumpy ride at first. It took some iterations and time to make sure everything was connected properly. Melis Logistics, Rittal, and BigMile stayed focused on getting the data right, which helped lead to a solid partnership on the platform in the end.

How a unique collaboration improved the platform even further

Melis Logistics and Rittal teamed up on the BigMile platform. Along with tracking their emissions together, Martijn and Nick often talked with Sven, BigMile’s Sales Manager, about how the three of them could make the platform even better. As a result, Auke, BigMile’s BI-specialist at the time, Martijn and Nick worked together to tweak features, which helped Rittal and Melis Logistics get better data. This really shows what the collaboration was all about.

Nick: “The best part of this project is that we did it together. It was a learning experience and a great win for all three of us. It’s a transporter, shipper, and software trio. How often does that happen? We are really proud of what we achieved!” Martijn is equally proud of the partnership. “We went from the drawing board to where we are now, and it’s really cool to see how we’re tracking emissions together. I think a lot of companies could learn from this.”

One of the key features of the BigMile platform is data sharing, which allows shippers to easily receive CO2 emissions per shipment from their carrier(s) and create ISO-14083 certified CO2 emission reports. Melis Logistics can now directly share the CO2 calculations of the shipments executed for Rittal. A unique functionality. Reporting to customers is also possible on the BigMile platform. This is something that customers were asking for more and more, and which Rittal and Melis Logistics were still having trouble making clear. 

Reporting back to customers on CO2 emissions to stay ahead of the curve

Martijn says customers get really excited when he mentions that Rittal can now easily share their supply chain CO2 emissions data. The next step is to make all the data easily visible in the supply chain dashboard, thanks to an integration with Power BI. “The ability to easily report to our customers is something really unique that will set us apart as a supplier. Our end customers are enthusiastic to talk about our emissions, which is a great sign.” 

Nick says that other customers are also starting to ask about ways to cut down on CO2 emissions. “We're hearing this question come up more often.” He also mentions that people are showing more interest in reporting on sustainability efforts. “We really wanted to stay ahead of the curve, so when these questions come up, we’re ready. That way, we can give ourselves and our customers clear insights into our CO2 emissions. That’s a big plus of using carbon accounting software like BigMile.”

With BigMile's platform, Nick and Martijn can easily report their supply chain CO2 emissions to customers. On top of that, the carbon accounting software helps them stay ahead of the competition. It’s no wonder the two recommend the platform to others. 

“All our supply chain-related data is visible on a clear dashboard. We can now easily report back to our end customers. This is unique and really sets us apart as a supplier.” - Martijn Hengeveld, Manager Operations at Rittal

Why other businesses should use BigMile for calculating CO2 emissions 

When we asked Martijn and Nick if they would recommend BigMile for calculating and reporting on supply chain-related CO2 emissions to others, the two were pretty clear in their answers. 

Martijn: “For me as a shipper, it’s pretty simple. You need a software party with ICT capacity. A trustworthy one that has all the knowledge. With BigMile, we found that, plus a partner who’s really committed to giving support when needed.” Nick adds: “More and more people are asking for clear and accurate CO2 reporting, especially for logistics providers. It’s important to pick a company that organizes all the data in a user-friendly dashboard and helps you understand how to use it effectively. BigMile does just that.”

The collaboration between Rittal, Melis Logistics, and BigMile shows that you get further when you work together as partners to cut down on supply chain CO2 emissions. With clear insights, reporting becomes easy and accurate. Does it sound like your company could use some help with this? One of our experts would be happy to discuss this with you in a personal demo.