This whitepaper proposes a nationally harmonized approach to institutionalizing freight emissions accounting in India, aligned with ISO 14083:20233 and the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) Framework and adapted using India-specific emission factors. Drawing on the collaborative work undertaken by Smart Freight Centre (SFC) India, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, this paper outlines a practical roadmap to operationalize a Clean Freight Program for India, proposed to be anchored under Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) / Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) with multi-stakeholder governance and a digital Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) framework.

As part of NITI Aayog’s e-FAST initiative, Smart Freight Centre India hosted regional workshops across 11 cities to accelerate the adoption of Zero Emission Trucks. Bringing together 700+ stakeholders - from government bodies and industry leaders to logistics providers, OEMs, and CPOs - the workshops built awareness, assessed regional readiness, and co-developed strategies for advancing zero-emission freight nationwide. Read the full report for insights and outcomes.

India’s e-truck ecosystem is growing but remains limited to small pilots. To advance large-scale, corridor-based deployment, Smart Freight Centre conducted a Zero-Emission Truck demonstration on the Delhi–Jaipur route, assessing real-world energy use, range, and charging performance. The study identified key enablers and infrastructure gaps that will shape a corridor-level roadmap for scalable, renewable-powered zero-emission freight. Read the full report for deeper insights.

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