Cities need to understand their ecologistics performance’s status quo to identify gaps and opportunities for strengthening policies and interventions. The EcoLogistics Indicator (ELI) system is a sustainable logistics performance measurement system designed for policymakers to intervene and make informed decisions to improve the logistics system’s efficiency without compromising social, economic, and environmental components. The indicators are structured into dimensions that take into account the need for sustainability: (1) environmental sustainability, (2) social equity, (3) economic sustainability, and (4) operational efficiency.

The EcoLogistics Indicator System has been developed through the EcoLogistics Community, the first city network globally committed to sustainable urban freight development.