SFC is currently establishing the Green Freight Program in India with partners across the ecosystem, based on industry-wide alliances between shippers, LSPs, the public sector, and carriers to promote fuel efficiency and reduce air pollutant emissions from logistics operations.
SFC has secured partners and is running a host of freight decarbonization initiatives, built upon two pillars: ‘Freight Emissions Accounting’ and ‘Road Freight Electrification’. SFC continues to expand these initiatives, involving research, technical analysis, business modelling, and implementation planning in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.Your work will involve contributing to data collection, evidence gathering, basic technical analysis, and supporting strategy and project planning efforts. You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders from the Indian freight sector, work alongside SFC’s global technical team, and engage with local partners and suppliers. The emissions accounting part of your work will follow the GLEC Framework, developed by SFC, while the electrification work will be based on SFC’s Zero Emission Trucks (ZET) pilot and scale-up methodology.This internship offers a unique opportunity to explore the connections between vehicle technology, economics, and public policy. It’s ideal for someone who is curious, motivated to learn, and comfortable working across different teams and geographies. We’re looking for someone who brings creativity, attention to detail, and good time management to their work.The role is especially suited to candidates pursuing or holding a degree in a technical or sustainability-related field, and who have a genuine interest in transportation, climate, or energy.Key responsibilities
- Field research & analysis:
- Conduct primary and secondary research on freight decarbonization, including charging infrastructure, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and trucking ecosystem dynamics
- Analyze freight corridors and renewable energy corridors to identify high-potential regions for electric vehicle (EV) adoption
- Conduct stakeholder visits or fieldwork to gather real-world insights and operational data
- Collaborate with academic institutions such as IIM Bangalore and IIM Mumbai on emission accounting and technical framework development
- Data consolidation & reporting:
- Compile and synthesize findings from stakeholder consultations, field visits, and partner data into structured reports
- Study and compare various TCO and financing models for Zero Emission Truck (ZET) adoption in India
- Support the development and maintenance of the Sustainable Freight Corridor (SFC) inventory, including:
- Charging infrastructure availability and density
- Operational challenges and emerging opportunities
- Key freight routes and flow patterns
- Assist in scaling freight emissions accounting methodology through data cleaning, gap analysis, and validation
- Industry engagement & knowledge sharing:
- Attend technical events and webinars on freight electrification and decarbonization
- Prepare internal summaries of key learnings and insights from industry engagements
- Support the development of technical papers on emissions accounting, life cycle assessment (LCA) emissions, and related topics
Skills
- Research & analytical thinking:
- Interest in transportation, logistics, or sustainability, especially freight decarbonization
- Basic understanding of research methods such as literature reviews, online research, and interviews
- Ability to collect and organize information from multiple sources and summarize findings clearly
- Technical curiosity:
- Willingness to learn about EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and emission accounting
- Exposure to or interest in data-driven projects like TCO analysis or freight routing
- Data handling & reporting:
- Comfort with basic Excel functions and working with spreadsheets or structured data
- Ability to compile and format information into simple reports, tables, or presentations
- Attention to detail with an interest in improving data accuracy and organization
- Communication & collaboration:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Comfort in engaging with team members and external partners such as academia, NGOs, or industry under supervision
- Willingness to participate in field visits or stakeholder meetings and summarize key insights
- Motivation & learning attitude:
- Proactive, eager to learn, and open to feedback
- Ability to manage time and tasks responsibly with team support
- Curious and resourceful, with a positive and problem-solving mindset
About Company: Think about the package that just arrived at your doorstep. The products on store shelves, or the goods being shipped across oceans. Logistics is everywhere, powering the world we live in. And because it's everywhere, it's also one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions globally.
That's where Smart Freight Centre (SFC) steps in. We're tackling the carbon footprint of logistics head-on, working with businesses, governments, and key players around the globe. Our mission? To transform the logistics sector into a zero-emission industry by 2050, or hopefully even sooner. Want to help drive this change? Join us.
