How to Calculate Fleet Carbon Emissions in India

Large enterprises now require verified carbon emission data from their logistics partners. Here is exactly how fleet carbon emissions are calculated — and how to automate it using EcoTrace by Intugine.

The Basic Formula

``` CO2 (kg) = Distance (km) x Emission Factor (kg CO2 per tonne-km) x Cargo Weight (tonnes) ```

Emission factors for Indian road freight:

Vehicle Type	Factor (kg CO2/tonne-km)
Heavy truck (>16T GVW)	0.062 – 0.080
Medium truck (7.5–16T)	0.095 – 0.120
LCV	0.130 – 0.180
Refrigerated truck	0.090 – 0.110

Example Calculation

A 22-tonne truck, Pune to Ahmedabad (340 km), 18 tonnes cargo:

``` CO2 = 340 x 0.072 x 18 = 440.6 kg per trip Annual (200 trips) = 88,120 kg = 88.1 tonnes CO2/year ```

Why Manual Doesn't Scale

For 20+ trucks on multiple lanes: different emission factors per vehicle type, varying cargo weights, different distances — manual calculation breaks down. Enterprise clients also require a verified, auditable certificate — not a spreadsheet.

How EcoTrace Automates This

EcoTrace by Intugine (powered by ULIP) automates the entire process:

Integrates trip data from ULIP (route, distance, vehicle type)

Applies verified emission factors

Generates compliance-grade certificate per trip or fleet

Shareable PDF for enterprise clients

Internal Links

What is EcoTrace?

Carbon Certificate for Transporters

Carbon Emissions Compliance for Transporters

How to Calculate Fleet Carbon Emissions in India: A Guide for Transporters