Helsinki's Enabling City Transformation Activity: MADLESS – Meta-Analysis Driven Logistics Emission Solutions through Stakeholder Collaboration

Context and Challenges
Helsinki is responding to the rising share of logistics-related emissions by forging stronger ties with industry stakeholders. MADLESS consolidates research, best practices, and practical pilots through meta-analysis to identify the most impactful emission-reduction measures. The project focuses on enabling actions—from infrastructure for freight electrification to land-use coordination—and promoting shared responsibility between the city and private actors. It fills the gap in data-informed, cooperative logistics decarbonisation.
Objectives
- Identify scalable, effective logistics emission reduction measures
- Build long-term collaboration with key stakeholders
- Address legal and land use barriers to emissions reduction
- Promote concrete actions for emission reductions
- Align with city strategy and just transition goals
Key Terms
Logistics Emissions | Stakeholder Collaboration | Heavy Vehicles | Charging Infrastructure | Meta-Analysis
Activites and Innovations
Emission Domains
Levers of Change
Expected Impact and Outcomes
- Strengthened city-business cooperation
- Actionable emission reduction plans
- Stakeholder ownership of climate measures
- Knowledge transfer and policy integration

