SmartWay in Canada

The SmartWay Transport Partnership is an innovative partnership between public and private stakeholders with the shared goal of saving fuel and reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution from the freight transportation supply chain. 

It works by linking shippers with an interest in greening their supply chains with SmartWay-recognized fuel-efficient carriers (truck carriers, multi-modal carriers and logistics companies).  Other organizations with an interest in greening the freight transportation supply chain can participate as SmartWay Affiliates or Community Members.  Affiliates and Community Members encourage their members or customers to participate in SmartWay.

Originally launched by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 2004, SmartWay has been administered in Canada by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) since 2012.  SmartWay in Canada is also supported by NRCan’s FleetSmart initiative, which offers a wealth of information, resources and services designed to help you save fuel.

Freight Shipper and Carrier Partners agree to:

  • Assess freight operations
  • Calculate fuel consumption and carbon footprint
  • Submit your data to SmartWay annually
  • Comply with the terms and conditions of being a SmartWay Partner

SmartWay Affiliate Partners agree to:

  • Encourage your members or customers within the freight transportation industry to participate in the SmartWay Transport Partnership
    • See the SmartWay Affiliates page for more information
  • Comply with the terms and conditions of being a SmartWay Affiliate Partner

SmartWay Community Members agree to:

  • Encourage members of your company or community to learn more about SmartWay

Natural Resources Canada and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agree to:

  • Rank and publicize Carrier Emissions Results
  • Reward organizations that significantly reduce the environmental impacts of the freight sector through recognition
  • Provide information products, tools, technical training,
    and networking opportunities.