The CONCOR–TERI Centre of Excellence for Green and Sustainable Logistics has been established by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), with active support from Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The Centre aims to address critical challenges in freight transport by developing research-backed and implementation-oriented strategies for sustainable logistics in India.
This Centre serves as a dedicated platform to advance low-carbon and efficient freight transport, with a strong emphasis on promoting a modal shift to railways and cleaner fuels. It also focuses on developing green rating systems for warehouses and creating decision-support tools for sustainable logistics practices.
Key areas of work include conducting commodity- and sector-specific studies to guide the decarbonization of freight, facilitating participation in carbon markets, and supporting the growth of multimodal transport systems. The Centre will also contribute to expanding the commodity basket carried by Indian Railways and fostering innovation in freight operations.
Beyond research and strategy development, the Centre will act as a knowledge hub—enabling dialogue among stakeholders, showcasing India’s green logistics initiatives at global platforms, and exploring opportunities for commercialization and scale-up of sustainable freight solutions.
The Centre welcomes collaboration from industry, government, and academia to collectively build a more efficient, inclusive, and environmentally responsible logistics ecosystem—supporting national priorities such as the PM Gati Shakti initiative, the National Logistics Policy, and India’s Net Zero ambitions.
Objectives & Scope of Work
Develop strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of logistics in India
Create tools and rating systems to promote green warehousing and storage infrastructure
Develop mechanisms for leveraging carbon credit markets, enabling logistics players to monetize emission reductions
Facilitate multimodal transport growth, increased domestic containerization, and increase the commodity basket of railways
Establish a dedicated knowledge-sharing platform to disseminate best practices at the national and international levels
Vision
The CONCOR–TERI Centre of Excellence for Green and Sustainable Logistics seeks to drive systemic transformation in India’s logistics sector by becoming a catalyst for research-driven innovation and sustainable practices. It aims to support the National Logistics Policy by contributing to the reduction of logistics costs from 14% to 8% of GDP by 2047, in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat. The Centre is committed to promoting a strategic modal shift to cleaner transport modes, supporting Indian Railways’ goal of net-zero emissions by 2030, and enhancing the share of rail freight as outlined in the National Rail Plan. Through applied research, technology integration, and multi-stakeholder collaboration, the Centre works towards building an efficient, low-emission logistics ecosystem aligned with national initiatives such as PM Gati Shakti and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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About TERI
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is an independent, not-for-profit, knowledge-driven institute dedicated to advancing transition towards a cleaner and sustainable future. In its journey of 50 years, TERI has shown unparalleled dedication to multidisciplinary research, advocacy, and development of policies and technologies in energy, energy efficiency transitions, sustainable agriculture, eco-friendly transportation, sustainable development, efficient building practices, and climate action.
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About CONCOR
Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR), a Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, is a market leader in providing responsive, cost-effective, and reliable logistics solutions. With the largest network of 66 ICDs/CFSs across India, CONCOR has expanded beyond rail-based container transport to managing ports, air cargo complexes, and cold-chain logistics. Committed to promoting containerization, it leverages a modern rail wagon fleet, customer-friendly commercial practices, and advanced technology to support multimodal logistics for both international and domestic trade.
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About GRIHA
GRIHA is an acronym for Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment. GRIHA is a Sanskrit word meaning – ‘Abode’. Human Habitats (buildings) interact with the environment in various ways. Throughout their life cycles, from construction to operation and then demolition, they consume resources in the form of energy, water, materials, etc. and emit wastes either directly in the form of municipal wastes or indirectly as emissions from electricity generation. GRIHA attempts to minimize a building’s resource consumption, waste generation, and overall ecological impact to within certain nationally acceptable limits / benchmarks.
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The Energy and Resources Institute
Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003, INDIA
Email : concortericoe@teri.res.in
Phone : (+91 11) 2468 2100 and 41504900