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

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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

  • Meta-analysis of local and international logistics pilots

  • Stakeholder interaction plans and engagement events

  • Action plans for fleet renewal and charging infrastructure

  • Bottleneck and driver analysis for emission reductions

  • Reports and tools for diverse logistics sectors

Emission Domains

  • All vehicles and transport (mobile energy)

Levers of Change

  • Democracy and Participation

  • Governance and Policy

  • Learning and Capabilities

  • Social Innovation

  • Technology/infrastructure

Expected Impact and Outcomes

  • Strengthened city-business cooperation
  • Actionable emission reduction plans
  • Stakeholder ownership of climate measures
  • Knowledge transfer and policy integration