UltraTech Cement to Deploy 600+ Electric Trucks by Dec 2026 for Greener Logistics
UltraTech Cement will deploy over 600 heavy-duty electric trucks by December 2026. This initiative aims to transport 5 million MT of materials annually, resulting in over 117,000 tonnes of net CO₂ reduction and displacing 39 million litres of diesel per year.
The scale of the EV fleet deployment and its environmental benefits are substantial, indicating a medium-term impact on the company's operational efficiency and sustainability profile. However, it does not directly impact immediate financial performance.
The announcement details a significant step towards sustainability and decarbonization through the adoption of electric vehicles in logistics, which is a positive development for the company's environmental goals.
UltraTech Cement Limited announced its plan to significantly scale up its electric vehicle (EV) fleet for logistics operations, aiming for over 600 heavy-duty electric trucks by December 2026. This initiative is part of the company's broader sustainability strategy to decarbonize its value chain and achieve Net Zero goals.
The company has entered into service contracts with major EV manufacturers, including Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, IPLTech, and Sany, along with third-party logistics providers, to deploy these electric trucks. The fleet will be utilized to transport approximately five million metric tons of clinker and other essential materials annually across several Indian states: Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
Upon full operation, this fleet of over 600 EV trucks is projected to achieve a net annual CO₂ reduction of more than 117,000 tonnes, displacing an estimated 39 million litres of diesel each year. Mr. K. C. Jhanwar, Managing Director of UltraTech Cement, highlighted that this transition to green logistics underscores the company's commitment to sustainability beyond its plants and supports its Net Zero ambitions.
UltraTech Cement has been a pioneer in sustainable transport within the cement industry. It was the first cement company to deploy heavy-duty electric trucks for large-scale long-haul transport and was among the early adopters of green logistics in India, introducing CNG trucks in 2021 and electric trucks in 2024. The company currently operates over 850 green logistics vehicles, including CNG and electric trucks. This electrification strategy encompasses UltraTech's entire supply chain, from mine-to-plant movement to inter-plant clinker transport.
A plain-language summary of a public exchange filing by UltraTech Cement Limited. Read the original for the full detail.