Hindustan Zinc partners with GreenLine to deploy LNG-powered trucks
Thursday, 09 November 2023, 17:41 IST
GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, India's premier company specializing in LNG-powered heavy trucking logistics, has achieved a historic milestone by deploying its LNG-powered trucks at Hindustan Zinc. Hindustan Zinc is a Vedanta Group company that deals with zinc, lead, and silver business. Hindustan Zinc has chosen GreenLine, a green mobility solutions company Essar owns, as its sustainable logistics partner. It marks a significant step towards environmental responsibility and sustainability in the metals and mining sector.
GreenLine has invested Rs 200 crore to deploy LNG-powered trucks for Hindustan Zinc's road logistics operations. These trucks, manufactured by Blue Energy Motors, mark India's first venture into heavy-duty LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) trucks and are aimed at supporting GreenLine's mission to pioneer sustainable freight transportation. The LNG-powered trucks demonstrate impressive reductions in toxic emissions compared to diesel. They can cut up to 30 percent in CO2, 100 percent in SOx, 59 percent in NOx, 91 percent in particulate matter, and 70 percent in CO.
GreenLine has collaborated with multiple organizations to create India's first integrated green logistics ecosystem, making LNG trucking a reality in India. LNG-powered vehicles, known for their significantly reduced emissions compared to diesel, perfectly align with the sustainability goals of both organizations. This partnership paves the way for widespread adoption of LNG-fuelled long-haul trucks by showcasing their immense advantages for corporates and reinforcing the commitment to a sustainable, eco-conscious future.
Speaking on this momentous occasion, Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, and Executive Director, Vedanta, said, "At Hindustan Zinc, we have embedded sustainable practices in every aspect of our operations to create a greener future for all. Sustainability is an integral part of our company's identity and represents the core commitment of our management and employees. By introducing LNG vehicles, we are not just showcasing our commitment towards decarbonizing Indian mining but also paving the way for a transport revolution. This is yet another step towards our vision of net zero by 2050 or sooner, and we look forward to scaling this up in the coming months".
Commenting on the deployment, Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine, said, "We are excited to have been selected as the sustainable logistics partner for Hindustan Zinc. We eagerly anticipate our role in facilitating the decarbonization of their heavy freight transportation. Indian corporate leadership is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, and our green logistics solutions are instrumental in advancing its sustainability objectives. We firmly believe that clean and eco-friendly mobility solutions will play a pivotal role in aiding industries to attain their sustainability goals".
Hindustan Zinc is fully committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or earlier, and this agreement underscores that commitment. The company has been ranked third globally and first in the Asia Pacific Region in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2022 in the metal and mining sector. This global recognition is a testament to their exceptional sustainable practices and focus on long-term growth.
GreenLine has invested Rs 200 crore to deploy LNG-powered trucks for Hindustan Zinc's road logistics operations. These trucks, manufactured by Blue Energy Motors, mark India's first venture into heavy-duty LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) trucks and are aimed at supporting GreenLine's mission to pioneer sustainable freight transportation. The LNG-powered trucks demonstrate impressive reductions in toxic emissions compared to diesel. They can cut up to 30 percent in CO2, 100 percent in SOx, 59 percent in NOx, 91 percent in particulate matter, and 70 percent in CO.
GreenLine has collaborated with multiple organizations to create India's first integrated green logistics ecosystem, making LNG trucking a reality in India. LNG-powered vehicles, known for their significantly reduced emissions compared to diesel, perfectly align with the sustainability goals of both organizations. This partnership paves the way for widespread adoption of LNG-fuelled long-haul trucks by showcasing their immense advantages for corporates and reinforcing the commitment to a sustainable, eco-conscious future.
Speaking on this momentous occasion, Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, and Executive Director, Vedanta, said, "At Hindustan Zinc, we have embedded sustainable practices in every aspect of our operations to create a greener future for all. Sustainability is an integral part of our company's identity and represents the core commitment of our management and employees. By introducing LNG vehicles, we are not just showcasing our commitment towards decarbonizing Indian mining but also paving the way for a transport revolution. This is yet another step towards our vision of net zero by 2050 or sooner, and we look forward to scaling this up in the coming months".
Commenting on the deployment, Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine, said, "We are excited to have been selected as the sustainable logistics partner for Hindustan Zinc. We eagerly anticipate our role in facilitating the decarbonization of their heavy freight transportation. Indian corporate leadership is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, and our green logistics solutions are instrumental in advancing its sustainability objectives. We firmly believe that clean and eco-friendly mobility solutions will play a pivotal role in aiding industries to attain their sustainability goals".
Hindustan Zinc is fully committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or earlier, and this agreement underscores that commitment. The company has been ranked third globally and first in the Asia Pacific Region in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2022 in the metal and mining sector. This global recognition is a testament to their exceptional sustainable practices and focus on long-term growth.
