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Michael Blake

Freight Decarbonisation Specialist

Founder, Blake Advisory
Founder & Executive Director, ANZ Clean Freight Council

Michael Blake — Freight Decarbonisation Specialist
25+ yrsGlobal freight & logistics
10 yrsTransport emissions focus
ISO 14083GLEC-aligned methodology
About

An operator's perspective, on stage

Michael Blake is Founder of Blake Advisory and Founder & Executive Director of the ANZ Clean Freight Council — one of Australia and New Zealand's leading specialists in freight decarbonisation, pairing 25+ years of hands-on global logistics with nearly a decade focused on transport emissions measurement and reduction.

He translates complex sustainability standards into practical, data-led solutions — and brings that operator's perspective to the stage. Through Blake Advisory he advises operators directly, while as Executive Director he is building the Council into the peak body for freight decarbonisation as mandatory climate disclosure rolls out.

"A recognised thought leader and regular Daily Cargo News contributor, known for championing pragmatic, scalable pathways to lower-emissions freight."
Signature Speaking Topics

Talks that move the conversation forward

Tailored to conference, panel and workshop audiences — from boardroom strategy to operator-ready detail.

01

The Data Gap Holding Back Logistics

Why most freight emissions are still estimated, not measured — and what the shift to real, activity-based data means for shippers, carriers and reporting.

02

The Carbon Reporting Wave Coming for Freight

AASB S2 / ISSB mandatory disclosure, CBAM and Scope 3: what the 2025–27 rollout demands of freight, and how to get ahead of it.

03

Modelled vs Real-World Emissions

Lessons from a world-first IoT project showing up to 40% variance between modelled and actual freight emissions — and why it matters for carrier selection.

04

Building the Peak Body for Clean Freight

The institutional gap in ANZ freight decarbonisation, and how shared standards, EAC registries and a credible policy voice accelerate the transition.

Speaking History

Recent & selected engagements

EV Charging Summit & ExpoLas Vegas, USAMar 2026
Port Electrification AustraliaDarling Harbour, SydneyOct 2025
Hume City CouncilWebinarMay 2025
QLD Transport & Logistics CouncilReporting Freight Emissions — WebinarMar 2025
SIMPAC 2024Monash University, Melbourne2024
SIMPAC 2024Brisbane Convention Centre2024
Supply Chain WeekICC Sydney2023
GreenPort Oceania ConferenceNewcastle2023
Compliance & Regulation SummitRACV, Melbourne2023
Global Shippers ForumMelbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre2019
Tasmanian Freight SummitAustralian Maritime College, Launceston2019
Recent Articles & Media

In print and in the conversation

DCN"Decarbonisation: from measurement to action"Apr 2026
DCN"The data gap that is holding back logistics" — opinionFeb 2026
DCN"The carbon reporting wave coming for logistics" — insightFeb 2026
Daily Cargo News"Tracking Progress: Clean Cargo & the rise of Carbon Literacy at Sea"Oct 2025
DCN"Electrification: ports are getting on with the task" — insightMar 2025
Swinburne University"Swinburne partners on world-first logistics emissions project"Apr 2020
Splash 24/7"Scope 3: Addressing transport's gaping lack of GHG transparency"Mar 2020
Regular contributor to Daily Cargo News, Ragtrader, Splash247 and Freight & Trade Alliance bulletins — and an active voice in national logistics-policy dialogue.
Credentials & Recognition

Built on real industry leadership

Founder, Blake Advisory

Independent advisory turning carbon from a compliance cost into a commercial advantage for Australian shippers and freight providers.

Sep 2025 – present

Founder & Executive Director, ANZ Clean Freight Council

Industry-led body uniting the sector to accelerate zero-emission freight across all modes.

Feb 2026 – present

Co-Founder, Laderen Metrics

The measurement engine beneath credible freight decarbonisation — granular, ISO 14083-aligned.

Jul 2024 – present

Co-Founder, Zilch Forwarding

Australia's first Climate Active-certified carbon-neutral freight forwarder.

DCN Awards — Environmental Category

Winner (2023) & Finalist (2024); ASCL Environmental Excellence Finalist (2024).

Looking for advisory, not a speaker?

Michael's consulting practice — emissions measurement, carbon literacy programs, modal shift analysis and compliance advisory — now lives at Blake Advisory.

Visit Blake Advisory →
Get in Touch

Available for keynotes, panels, workshops & media

From conference keynotes to boardroom briefings — bring a pragmatic, operator-grounded voice on freight decarbonisation to your audience.

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