The e-commerce, hyperlocal, and food delivery sectors are rapidly expanding worldwide. The e-commerce sector alone tripled in size within a span of five years between 2014 and 2019. The COVID pandemic has resulted in a further spike in the sector's fortunes.
Source: The News Minute
The World Economic Forum estimates that the number of delivery vehicles by 2030 could result
in at least a 32 percent increase in emissions and a 21 percent increase in congestion in cities in a business-as-usual scenario.
All of this has also meant a massive increase in city vehicular traffic, which has exacerbated air pollution overall.
An accelerated transition of last-mile delivery fleets in the e-commerce, hyperlocal, and food delivery sectors into Electric Vehicles (EVs) will be an important step to mitigate vehicular emissions that contribute to air pollution and climate change pollution causing poor air quality.
Hence, companies must take the lead in driving solutions to reduce air pollution emissions in our cities by making robust commitments to transition to electric vehicles.
The results of a survey conducted by Sustainable Mobility Network[2] have shown that more than 70 percent of users in all age groups think delivery vehicles contribute to air pollution and climate change issues in our cities.
The respondents from Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune also indicated a preference to shop from companies that pledged to meet the state government’s targets.
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We have seen the worst heat waves, landslides, and changed weather patterns in the last decade. 35 Indian cities are in the top 50 of the world’s most polluted list.[1] Businesses must work closely with our governments to address their last mile and overall emissions and commit to clear, time-bound plans to reduce them.
Also, the onus of transition cannot be put on the drivers/ workers but is actively led by the companies themselves. Companies should provide financial incentives and support delivery partners for the transition to electric vehicles.
We will be working on this campaign over the next few months. Add your name to the campaign to get regular updates.
Sources :
[1] Indian Express - World Air Quality Report: 35 Indian cities in top 50 of world’s most polluted list
[2] Consumer Survey- Delivery Fleets and EV Transition in Six Indian Cities
The e-commerce, hyperlocal, and food delivery sectors are rapidly expanding worldwide. The e-commerce sector alone tripled in size within a span of five years between 2014 and 2019. The COVID pandemic has resulted in a further spike in the sector's fortunes.
Source: The News Minute
The World Economic Forum estimates that the number of delivery vehicles by 2030 could result
in at least a 32 percent increase in emissions and a 21 percent increase in congestion in cities in a business-as-usual scenario.
All of this has also meant a massive increase in city vehicular traffic, which has exacerbated air pollution overall.
An accelerated transition of last-mile delivery fleets in the e-commerce, hyperlocal, and food delivery sectors into Electric Vehicles (EVs) will be an important step to mitigate vehicular emissions that contribute to air pollution and climate change pollution causing poor air quality.
Hence, companies must take the lead in driving solutions to reduce air pollution emissions in our cities by making robust commitments to transition to electric vehicles.
The results of a survey conducted by Sustainable Mobility Network[2] have shown that more than 70 percent of users in all age groups think delivery vehicles contribute to air pollution and climate change issues in our cities.
The respondents from Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune also indicated a preference to shop from companies that pledged to meet the state government’s targets.
- We have seen the worst heat waves, landslides, and changed weather patterns in the last decade. 35 Indian cities are in the top 50 of the world’s most polluted list.[1] Businesses must work closely with our governments to address their last mile and overall emissions and commit to clear, time-bound plans to reduce them.
Also, the onus of transition cannot be put on the drivers/ workers but is actively led by the companies themselves. Companies should provide financial incentives and support delivery partners for the transition to electric vehicles.
We will be working on this campaign over the next few months. Add your name to the campaign to get regular updates.
Sources :
[1] Indian Express - World Air Quality Report: 35 Indian cities in top 50 of world’s most polluted list
[2] Consumer Survey- Delivery Fleets and EV Transition in Six Indian Cities