How to Reduce Carbon Footprint: Strategies for Decarbonizing Transportation in Indonesia

Indonesia faces a major challenge in how to reduce its emissions or carbon footprint to achieve global climate targets. Based on current projections, Indonesia’s unconditional Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target is expected to increase emissions by 421% above 1990 levels, reaching 1,661 MtCO₂e by 2030. This is far from the expected pathway to keep global temperature rise below 1.5°C, according to analysis from the 1.5°C Pathways Explorer. To achieve this temperature target, Indonesia’s emissions in 2030 should be around 449 MtCO₂e, leaving an “ambition gap” of around 1,212 MtCO₂e (excluding the Land Use, Land-Use Change, and Forestry (LULUCF) sector).

Thus, to be in line with its “fair share” under the 1.5°C target, Indonesia must significantly strengthen its unconditional NDC target. These improvements are needed to close the sizable ambition gap and ensure that the country contributes to global efforts to reduce climate change impacts.

Indonesia’s Transportation Decarbonization Efforts

Indonesia’s per capita transportation emissions in 2021 are 0.5 tCO₂, which is lower than the G20 average of 1.1 tCO₂ per capita. In the five-year trend (2016-2021), Indonesia’s per capita transportation emissions decreased by  5.1%, while the G20 average decreased by 7.6%. This was largely influenced by the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic slowdown that resulted in a decrease in transportation activity.

Indonesia is rated very high in its efforts to decarbonize the transport sector by 2021, although the five-year trend shows only moderate progress. This indicates that more efforts are needed to continue reducing transportation emissions and increase the use of low-carbon fuels.

In this regard, to achieve more ambitious climate targets, the share of low-carbon fuels in the transportation fuel mix needs to increase significantly. By 2040, the share of low-carbon fuels should reach between 40% and 60%, and by 2050, between 70% and 95%. This is important to ensure the transition to a more sustainable transportation system and support the achievement of stricter global climate targets.

 Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia

Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) are becoming one of the key drivers of the sustainable energy transition, especially in the transportation sector which is heavily dependent on fossil fuels. Indonesia, committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, made accelerating ZEV adoption a priority during its G20 presidency. While many ambitious targets have been set, the success of this transition cannot be achieved without the support of other G20 countries. Collaboration is needed, especially in the adoption of Euro 6/VI equivalent emission standards and the development of second-generation biofuels and renewable energy. Support from countries such as the European Union, China, and Japan can help Indonesia achieve significant emission reductions.

In addition to international collaboration, Indonesia also has a great opportunity to build ZEV manufacturing capacity domestically, particularly in vehicle and battery production, given the availability of natural resources required by the battery industry. Local governments can be empowered to accelerate ZEV adoption with emission-free transportation policies and local incentives. With a targeted strategy and the right investments, Indonesia has the potential to be a leader in the global transportation transition to a cleaner and more sustainable system.

How to Reduce Carbon Footprint from TransTRACK through Fleet Management System

TransTRACK’s  Fleet Management System (FMS) comes with a range of advanced features designed to minimize carbon emissions and support more sustainable fleet operations. Some of the key features of the FMS that directly contribute to carbon footprint reduction include:

1. Real-time Fuel Monitoring  This feature gives fleet managers direct access to monitor fuel consumption in real-time. The data obtained helps identify inefficient fuel usage patterns, such as vehicles operating at non-optimal speeds or idling for too long. With this monitoring, companies can reduce unnecessary fuel consumption, which in turn reduces carbon emissions.
2. Route Optimization The route optimization system helps fleets choose the most efficient path for deliveries or trips, avoiding congestion and longer routes. By choosing the shortest and fastest route, vehicles can save fuel, reduce travel time, and reduce CO₂ emissions generated during the trip. This feature is highly beneficial in reducing the carbon footprint of fleet operations.
3. Driver Behavior Monitoring allows companies to monitor and analyze driving habits that potentially increase emissions, such as sudden acceleration, hard braking, and high speed. With this data, driver training can be conducted to encourage more efficient driving behavior. Smoother driving not only reduces fuel consumption, but also extends the life of the vehicle.
4. Predictive Maintenance FMS TransTRACK is equipped with a predictive maintenance feature that automatically identifies when the vehicle needs maintenance based on its engine condition and usage patterns. By keeping the vehicle in optimal condition, fuel efficiency can be improved, and breakdowns that could lead to increased emissions can be prevented. This not only reduces the carbon footprint, but also ensures the vehicle operates longer with minimal environmental impact.
5. Electric Vehicle (EV) Integration Support Along with the trend of using electric vehicles (EVs), TransTRACK FMS also supports EV integration in the fleet. This feature allows companies to monitor the overall performance of EVs, including charging and battery management. Electric vehicles, which produce no direct emissions during operation, are one of the long-term solutions to significantly reduce the carbon footprint.

Efforts in Reducing Carbon Footprint

With the combination of the above features, TransTRACK helps fleet companies reduce their carbon footprint through operational efficiency and reduced fossil fuel usage. Better monitoring, route optimization, and driver management enable companies to reduce CO₂ emissions from existing vehicles. Additionally, supporting the integration of electric vehicles demonstrates TransTRACK’s long-term commitment to supporting the transition to greener transportation.

With this technology, TransTRACK not only improves the company’s efficiency, but also directly contributes to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in line with broader environmental sustainability goals.