India's vehicle scrappage policy creates a new source of carbon credits. When an old car is taken off the road and recycled properly, the avoided emissions from reduced fuel use and material recovery can be quantified and sold as credits. This article explains how companies can use these credits to meet net zero goals while supporting cleaner mobility. The concept is straightforward. Older vehicles emit more per kilometer and are less efficient. Scrapping them and replacing them with newer, cleaner models cuts emissions directly. The carbon savings can be certified and traded. For Indian corporations looking to offset residual emissions, this offers a domestic, verifiable option tied to real air quality and climate benefits. However, the article does not detail the methodology for calculating these credits or the registry standards involved. Questions remain about additionality and whether the credits would be double counted if the manufacturer also claims the emission reduction. Still, the idea of linking vehicle scrappage to carbon markets is worth watching as India scales up its EV transition.
