UltraTech Takes A Significant Step Towards Sustainability, Deploys LNG Powered Trucks
GreenLine, which is India’s first LNG-fueled heavy trucking logistics company, has announced the deployment of its LNG-powered trucks at UltraTech Cement’s Bulk Terminal located in Pune, Maharashtra.
According to an official statement by the company, the trucks were flagged off by Tanmay Pradhan, AVP Logistics, UltraTech Cement, alongwith Nisha Jain, Plant Head, UltraTech Pune Bulk Terminal, Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine, and other key officials.
This is the second deployment of GreenLine’s LNG-powered fleet of trucks by UltraTech, after the first deployment at its Awarpur Cement Works near Nagpur. The use of LNG trucks is a significant step towards achieving the company's sustainability targets.
Speaking of the association, Tanmay Pradhan, AVP Logistics, UltraTech Cement said, “At UltraTech, we are dedicated to creating a sustainable future, and we are fully committed to collaborating with our partners and stakeholders to achieve our goal of a cleaner environment. Our association with GreenLine is a step forward on our ongoing efforts to decrease emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and promote sustainability.”
As per the company, GreenLine’s LNG-powered trucks reduce CO2 emissions by 28 per cent, compared to conventional diesel trucks. In addition, these LNG trucks significantly reduce other dangerous emissions - SOx emissions by up to 100 per cent, NOx emissions by upto 59 per cent and Particulate Matter by upto 91 per cent.
Commenting on the occasion, Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine, said, “We are proud to again be the chosen green mobility partner for UltraTech Cement in their endeavour to reduce carbon emissions from their heavy trucking. Reducing toxic, polluting emissions from road logistics is crucial for businesses, and GreenLine is actively supporting corporations in this endeavour through our fleet of LNG-powered heavy-duty trucks.”
