We brought about a 20 per cent reduction in supply chain costs

01 Feb 2025 CW Team

Global carbon dioxide emissions are projected to reach a staggering 42.88 billion tonne by 2030, according to the US Energy Information Administration's International Energy Outlook. Amid this, there is a pressing need for sustainable solutions. Fitsol, a SaaS platform launched in 2022, is helping logistics companies to tackle carbon emissions, which constitute the majority of their carbon footprint. The firm leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor and report carbon emissions in real time, empowering companies to take steps toward sustainability and carbon neutrality. Anand Pathak, Co-Founder and CEO, Fitsol, tells NEHA YADAV about the journey, recent seed funding rounds and future ESG chatbot plans.

What was the inspiration behind Fitsol?

The inspiration came from a deep-rooted desire to create a meaningful impact on the world. Having held leadership roles both nationally and internationally and successfully scaling businesses, I wanted to leverage my experience to address pressing global challenges. The birth of my daughter, combined with the growing pollution crisis, particularly in Delhi, solidified my resolve to focus on decarbonisation. Fitsol was founded in 2022 as a culmination of this vision, with the mission to drive sustainability in supply chains, alongside like-minded cofounders who share this passion...

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