Transforming Global Logistics into a Model for Low-Carbon Growth and Sustainable Innovation
At Environmental Sustainability and Climate Innovation, Manosij Ganguli, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at Aramex, outlines how a logistics leader transforms its global operations into a model for low-carbon performance. His message is clear and pragmatic: sustainability is not a parallel initiative—it is the core engine of operational excellence, brand leadership, and long-term competitiveness. Ganguli presents Aramex’s sustainability strategy as both a commitment and a roadmap, focused on measurable emissions reduction, technological innovation, and industry-wide collaboration to deliver sustainable logistics today while driving progress toward a net-zero future.
Building a Strategy for a Low-Carbon Logistics Future
Aramex’s sustainability framework is anchored in two milestones: a significant reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and a net-zero target by 2050. The strategy covers both direct and indirect emissions, with particular focus on fleet electrification, renewable energy sourcing, and the adoption of next-generation fuels. Ganguli emphasizes that sustainability in logistics demands systems-level integration—fleet transition, renewable procurement, and digital optimization all functioning in concert. Aramex’s approach is rooted in measurable impact, transparent reporting, and a clear vision: connecting the world sustainably through low-carbon logistics solutions. This dual focus—decarbonizing operations and enhancing accountability—positions the company at the forefront of an industry undergoing rapid transformation.
Electrification, Innovation, and the Green Fleet Transition
Fleet transformation stands at the center of Aramex’s operational decarbonization. Across the GCC, MENA, Asia, and Oceania, the company is scaling its use of electric cars, vans, and trucks while testing hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) and biofuels to replace diesel in cross-border operations. Aramex is also pioneering autonomous delivery bots in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well as piloting drone delivery to improve last-mile efficiency. Inside warehouses, electric forklifts and ISO 14001– and LEED-certified facilities contribute to energy efficiency and emissions reduction.
This multidimensional approach reflects the company’s belief that operational excellence and sustainability are inseparable. Every component—from vehicle technology to warehouse design—serves a larger strategic goal: reducing dependency on fossil fuels, enhancing resilience, and ensuring that logistics networks remain both agile and sustainable.
Closing the Loop on Packaging and Materials
Sustainability extends beyond logistics into product design and waste reduction. Aramex began replacing conventional plastic packaging with degradable alternatives as early as 2008 and continues to lead in circular packaging innovation. By 2025, all Aramex flyers will be made from recycled materials, part of an expanded companywide recycling initiative. These changes align with the broader logistics industry’s transition toward a circular economy, where materials are reused and waste becomes a source of value. Ganguli underscores that these initiatives are not symbolic—they are embedded in Aramex’s business model, linking operational sustainability directly to customer trust and brand differentiation.
Renewable Energy and Fuel Innovation
As a logistics provider operating across multiple geographies, Aramex recognizes that renewable energy must be a cornerstone of its transition. The company is expanding its deployment of solar energy across warehouses and facilities, while purchasing renewable electricity directly from the grid where possible. It is also forming partnerships to develop and source Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a crucial step for reducing emissions from air freight operations. In the Gulf region, Aramex already uses biodiesel blends for cross-border activities, demonstrating that regional adaptation is key to global impact. These initiatives reflect the company’s conviction that energy transition is not a theoretical aspiration but an operational priority that must be scaled through innovation and collaboration.
Balancing Opportunity and Challenge
Ganguli presents a balanced view of sustainability in logistics—one defined as much by opportunity as by constraint. On one hand, electrification, renewable deployment, and digital optimization are creating unprecedented efficiencies and new markets for green logistics. Access to ESG-aligned capital and green financing is improving, enabling investments at more competitive rates. Customer demand for sustainable products and transparent reporting is rising, strengthening the business case for early adoption.
Yet, challenges remain. Green premiums persist, making certain low-carbon technologies economically demanding in regions with limited regulatory or infrastructure support. The scalability of emerging technologies such as SAF and hydrogen transport remains constrained. Market dynamics, especially in developing economies, still reflect limited willingness to absorb higher costs for green services. Ganguli emphasizes that leadership requires bridging these gaps through collaboration, policy engagement, and innovation—transforming sustainability from a cost burden into a competitive advantage.
Digitalization as the Catalyst for Sustainable Logistics
Digital innovation underpins every element of Aramex’s sustainability roadmap. Data analytics and artificial intelligence are reshaping how logistics companies forecast demand, optimize routes, and manage energy consumption. By integrating real-time tracking systems, Aramex enhances transparency across its value chain while minimizing inefficiencies in fleet utilization and warehouse operations. Ganguli views digitalization as the bridge between operational efficiency and environmental accountability, turning insights into actions that directly contribute to emissions reduction and performance optimization. In the future, these digital systems will form the backbone of net-zero logistics—connecting sustainability data to financial and strategic decision-making in real time.
Delivering on Today’s Promises While Shaping Tomorrow’s Standards
The Aramex sustainability strategy is not confined to internal transformation—it sets a new standard for leadership in global logistics. By combining technological investment with measurable outcomes, the company demonstrates how responsible growth aligns with long-term profitability. Ganguli’s leadership reflects an understanding that sustainability is both an operational discipline and a business philosophy: it builds trust with customers, reduces exposure to climate risk, and strengthens competitive positioning in a rapidly evolving market.
At Environmental Sustainability and Climate Innovation, Ganguli concludes with a vision that defines both Aramex’s purpose and its pathway. Sustainability in motion means acting decisively today to deliver responsibly and building the systems that make net zero achievable tomorrow. In uniting innovation, resilience, and accountability, Aramex embodies the logistics model of the future—one that delivers value to business, people, and the planet in equal measure.
