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11/08/23 06:30 AM IST

CarbonLite Metro Travel

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  • The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has unveiled a pioneering initiative called CarbonLite Metro Travel to educate passengers about their significant contribution towards reducing carbon emissions by choosing metro trains.
About CarbonLite metro
  • The primary objective of the CarbonLite Metro Travel is education.
  • The DMRC aims to enlighten its passengers about the significant environmental impact their travel choices can make.
  • By opting for the metro over other forms of transportation, they contribute to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.
  • This initiative aligns perfectly with India’s ambitious goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2070.
  • The initiative is backed by comprehensive research conducted by the renowned Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
  • According to their findings, for every kilometer that a person travels by metro instead of road vehicles, there is a substantial reduction of 32.38 grams of CO2 emissions.
  • The CarbonLite Metro Travel initiative falls perfectly in line with the government’s Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) mission.
  • The goal is to motivate more and more commuters to opt for eco-friendlier modes of travel.
  • DMRC doesn’t just aim to reduce emissions, but also to transform its passengers into informed contributors.
  • With CO2 savings information at their fingertips, passengers are positioned to be active participants in the fight against climate change, fostering a sustainable tomorrow.
Source- Financial Express

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