Carbon Calculators Deacarbonizing India's Automotive Emissions
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This post is a part of DIL Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India’s leading climate-tech consulting firm.

DIL stands for Decarbonization for India’s Leaders and provides comprehensive market intelligence and updates to Indian corporate leaders on prominent decarbonization efforts across the Indian industrial ecosystem. DIL is provided by EAI’s strategy consulting team. More about our consulting from here.


The market for carbon emission calculators in India is growing, as the country faces increasing regulatory and customer demands for sustainability and transparency in the automotive and industrial sectors. India has committed to the Paris Agreement and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 33-35% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. India has also implemented various energy efficiency initiatives, such as the Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme, which creates a market-based mechanism for trading energy-saving certificates (ESCerts) among designated consumers.

SKF, a global bearings manufacturer, launched the Auto CO2 Calculator tool, a free solution that helps automakers measure and lower their carbon emissions. The tool is based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, which is a rigorous and scientific approach to measure the environmental impact of a product or service throughout its life cycle. The tool can estimate the carbon footprint of a vehicle’s components and systems, as well as the energy losses in electric vehicle powertrains. It can also suggest ways to lower emissions by using our low-friction and energy-efficient solutions, which are designed to optimize the performance and durability of rotating equipment. Tata Motors, a leading automaker in India, has partnered with SKF, to launch a free tool for automakers to calculate and reduce their carbon emissions.

Globally on the same perspective:

Schaeffler’s Carbon Footprint Calculator allows automotive manufacturers to make informed decisions for decarbonization. This web-based tool, armed with transparent data and user-friendly functionalities, calculates the CO2 emissions associated with different bearing designs. The calculator delivers an estimated CO2 footprint, allowing you to compare emissions across options. This data transparency empowers to choose bearings that contribute to reducing your vehicle’s overall carbon footprint by up to 17%.

India’s 14 %-emission-contributing transport sector needs urgent action. These calculators empower manufacturers to analyze design choices’ environmental impact, leading to cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles (up to 17% emission reduction) and compliance with stricter regulations.

Consumers, increasingly prioritizing sustainability, are attracted to eco-conscious vehicles with lower footprints, boosting brand image and market competitiveness. Optimizing design and processes based on carbon data translates to cost savings and increased profitability. The global impact is significant. India’s adoption can inspire others, accelerating the global shift towards cleaner transportation.


This post is a part of DIL Intelligence series from Energy Alternatives India (EAI), India’s leading climate-tech consulting firm.

DIL stands for Decarbonization for India’s Leaders and provides comprehensive market intelligence and updates to Indian corporate leaders on prominent decarbonization efforts across the Indian industrial ecosystem. DIL is provided by EAI’s strategy consulting team. More about our consulting from here.




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Narsi, a Director at EAI, Co-founded one of India's first climate tech consulting firm in 2008.

Since then, he has assisted over 250 Indian and International firms, across many climate tech domain Solar, Bio-energy, Green hydrogen, E-Mobility, Green Chemicals.

Narsi works closely with senior and top management corporates and helps then devise strategy and go-to-market plans to benefit from the fast growing Indian Climate tech market.

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