Can Data Cut India’s Logistics Carbon Footprint?

19 Jan 2026 CW Team

India’s logistics sector is a major enabler of economic growth, but it also contributes significantly to the country’s carbon emissions due to heavy reliance on road transport, fragmented networks and inefficient routing. As manufacturing and e-commerce expand, improving sustainability without compromising efficiency has become critical.

Data-driven technologies are emerging as a powerful solution, enabling better route planning, multimodal integration, real-time tracking and improved asset utilisation. Government initiatives such as the National Logistics Policy and ULIP are creating a digital backbone that supports evidence-based carbon reduction strategies.

By standardising emissions measurement and improving coordination across transport modes, data-led logistics can lower fuel consumption, reduce unnecessary trips and enhance reliability. Beyond environmental benefits, these efficiencies strengthen profitability, competitiveness and India’s position in sustainable global supply chains.

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