Gestão da eficiência energética e compensação de CO2 no transporte rodoviário brasileiro de cargas

Abstract

Increasing concerns about climate change and sustainability have been heading to the search for solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across various economic sectors, including transportation. This project investigates energy efficiency management in road freight transport in Brazil. Initially, the research examines the current landscape of the sector, highlighting the significance of this mode of transport in the national context and its contribution to CO2 emissions. Subsequently, the research explores concepts related to global commitments established following the Paris Agreement, as well as key public policies and regulations aimed at energy efficiency and emission reduction, assessing their effectiveness and practical impacts. The adopted methodology combines an extensive literature review with the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data from government sources and applied research within the sector. Successful market initiatives were also studied, providing insights into best practices and emerging technologies.The work will present a proposal for the applicability of a tool for GHG emission management, including possibilities for compensation and carbon credit generation, primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises in the road freight sector, contributing to environmental sustainability and the achievement of environmental goals.