Indian E-commerce Boom Set to Surge Emissions by 2030

The Indian e-commerce sector is projected to grow by 1000%, leading to a significant increase in CO2 emissions, estimated at 8 million tons by 2030. This rise equates to the emissions from 16.5 lakh petrol cars annually. Globally, the e-commerce market could see parcel deliveries rise from 315 billion in 2022 to over 800 billion by 2030, pushing total emissions to 16 crore tons, comparable to the output of 400 gas-fired power plants. The report underscores the urgent need for decarbonization to mitigate severe climate and health impacts.