India's Auto Industry: Accelerating Toward a Greener Future

A CEEW study suggests India's automobile industry could slash emissions by 87% by 2050 through shifts to green electricity and low-carbon steel. Automakers like Tata, Ford, and Toyota underline the growing push for decarbonization, crucial for reducing their substantial carbon footprint and positioning them as international leaders in sustainability.

India's automobile sector is on the brink of a green revolution, with the potential to reduce manufacturing emissions by 87% by 2050. This transformation hinges on the adoption of green electricity and low-carbon steel, according to the latest findings by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).

Leading automakers, including Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, and Ford, are pivoting towards electric vehicles and setting ambitious emission targets to align with Science-Based Targets. A significant challenge remains in tackling upstream supply chain emissions, which account for over 83% of the sector's carbon footprint, largely due to coal-intensive steel and rubber use.

The study emphasizes the pivotal role of green procurement and policy developments in fueling this transition. By securing green materials and boosting decarbonization efforts, Indian automakers could emerge as pivotal players in a global low-carbon economy, driving widespread climate-friendly innovations.

(With inputs from agencies.)