Ultratech Introduces Electric Trucks To Reduce Carbon Footprint

The electric trucks will be utilized for transporting clinker from UltraTech's integrated cement manufacturing unit, Dhar Cement Works, situated in Madhya Pradesh, to its grinding unit, Dhule Cement Works, located in Maharashtra.

UltraTech Cement Limited, India's largest cement and Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) company, has unveiled five electric trucks for the transportation of the clinker. This initiative is part of UltraTech's commitment to promoting 'green mobility' and reducing carbon emissions in its operations.

The electric trucks will be utilized for transporting clinker from UltraTech's integrated cement manufacturing unit, Dhar Cement Works, situated in Madhya Pradesh, to its grinding unit, Dhule Cement Works, located in Maharashtra.

Clinker is a material formed during the cement manufacturing process. It is produced by heating limestone and other materials (such as clay, shale, or iron ore) in a kiln at very high temperatures. The heat causes the raw materials to react and form small, dark grey nodules called clinker.

Clinker is then cooled and ground into a fine powder, which is the main component in the production of cement. The cement produced from grinding clinker is used as a binding agent in concrete and other construction applications.

To support the reliable operation of these electric trucks in India, UltraTech has installed three charging stations—one at each manufacturing unit and an additional one on the route. The deployment of electric trucks is anticipated to have a substantial environmental impact, reducing transport emissions by approximately 680 metric tons of CO2 annually.

UltraTech Cement has pledged its commitment towards sustainable transportation by announcing plans to deploy 500 electric trucks and add 1000 CNG/LNG vehicles to its operations by June 2025. This initiative aligns with the Government of India's eFAST (FAME II) initiative, encouraging the adoption of electric and alternative fuel vehicles.

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Mr K C Jhanwar, Managing Director of UltraTech Cement Limited, emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability and its proactive efforts in adopting green transport solutions. Mr. K C Jhanwar, Managing Director of UltraTech Cement, expressed the company's dedication to sustainability.

He highlighted the success of their electric truck pilot, along with the use of CNG and LNG trucks. This marks a crucial move towards achieving "green mobility" and highlights UltraTech's commitment to environmentally friendly operations across its value chain.

UltraTech has been a pioneer in introducing 'Green Logistics' in the cement industry. In 2021, the company deployed CNG vehicles, followed by LNG vehicles in 2022. Currently, UltraTech operates more than 390 CNG trucks and 50 LNG trucks across 17 manufacturing units in collaboration with logistics partners.

As the cement flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, UltraTech Cement Limited aims to set industry benchmarks by integrating sustainable practices into its operations. With revenues reaching USD 7.9 billion, UltraTech is the third-largest cement producer globally, excluding China, boasting a total Grey Cement capacity of 138.39 MTPA.