Green Warehousing Footprint in India to Quadruple, Expected to Reach 270 Million Sq. Ft by 2030

New Delhi, October 2025:
India’s warehousing and logistics sector is undergoing a major sustainability transformation, with the green warehousing footprint projected to quadruple to nearly 270 million sq. ft by 2030, according to industry estimates. The surge highlights India’s growing commitment to environmentally responsible industrial infrastructure and ESG-driven growth.

Sustainability Becomes the New Standard

The shift toward green warehousing is being fueled by stricter sustainability mandates, investor expectations, and rising awareness among occupiers. Currently, India has around 65–70 million sq. ft of green-certified logistics space, but developers and institutional investors are rapidly integrating IGBC, LEED, and EDGE-compliant designs into upcoming projects.
Modern warehouses now feature solar panels, water-recycling systems, rainwater harvesting, skylight-based natural lighting, and low-VOC materials, all aimed at minimizing carbon emissions and operational costs.

Developers and Occupiers Lead the Green Push

Major players such as Indospace, ESR India, Welspun One, LOGOS, and Mahindra Lifespaces are leading the charge, embedding sustainability benchmarks into the core of their logistics park portfolios.
Top occupiers in e-commerce, 3PL, FMCG, retail, and automotive sectors are also prioritizing green spaces as part of their global ESG commitments. Analysts suggest that 80% of new Grade-A warehouses being developed in top logistics corridors — including Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad — are designed for green certification.

Economic and Environmental Advantage

Beyond the environmental benefits, the adoption of green practices offers tangible energy-efficiency gains and lower lifecycle costs. Developers report 10–15% savings in energy and maintenance costs in certified facilities, while also attracting higher investor interest and tenant retention.
The expansion of green warehousing is expected to play a crucial role in helping India achieve its net-zero carbon targets by 2070 and strengthen its position as a sustainable global manufacturing and logistics hub.

Future Outlook

By 2030, green-compliant warehouses are expected to account for over half of India’s total organized warehousing stock, reflecting a major structural shift in the sector.
With both government and private stakeholders accelerating ESG-aligned investments, India’s logistics industry is poised for a sustainable, technology-driven, and energy-efficient future — one that supports economic growth while safeguarding environmental balance.