UltraTech Cement is accelerating the shift towards cleaner logistics, with plans to deploy more than 600 heavy-duty electric trucks by December 2026. The move is aimed at reducing emissions associated with the transportation of clinker and other materials across its supply chain.
To support the transition, UltraTech has entered into service arrangements with electric vehicle prime mover manufacturers including Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, IPLTech, Energy in Motion and Sany, along with their subsidiaries and third-party logistics partners. The expanded electric fleet is expected to transport nearly 5 million tonnes of clinker and other key materials annually.
The electric trucks will be deployed across Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Odisha. At full deployment, the fleet is projected to cut annual carbon dioxide emissions by more than 117,000 ton, equivalent to replacing around 39 million ltr of diesel consumption each year.
UltraTech’s electrification programme extends across both mine-to-plant logistics and inter-plant movement of clinker and other materials. The company began introducing CNG-powered trucks in 2021 before adding heavy-duty electric trucks to its operations in 2024. Its green logistics fleet currently comprises more than 850 CNG and electric vehicles.
The company has positioned logistics decarbonisation as an extension of its sustainability initiatives beyond manufacturing operations. With more than 200 MTPA of grey cement capacity in India, UltraTech is also aligned with the GCCA Climate Ambition 2050 and Net Zero Concrete roadmap, reinforcing its broader strategy to reduce emissions throughout its value chain.