CHENNAI (India CSR): Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has reached a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by utilizing 100% renewable power at its state-of-the-art Oragadam production facility, ahead of its sustainability roadmap. This achievement underlines DICV’s commitment to environmental protection and marks an important step, as the company has successfully reduced its Scope 2 emissions ahead of the original end-2025 target.
Commitment to Climate and Environmental Protection
From the outset, DICV has placed climate and environmental protection at the core of its operations, with a focus on reducing CO2e emissions and optimizing energy consumption. Since 2018, the company has steadily expanded its renewable energy initiatives that culminated in the implementation of cutting-edge infrastructure.
Renewable Energy Strategy and CO₂e Reduction
At the heart of this achievement is DICV’s forward-thinking renewable energy strategy, which combines onsite solar power generation with offsite renewable power procurement. A total of 22,970 tons of CO₂e is offset through the sourcing of renewable power, underscoring DICV’s commitment to decarbonization.
Solar Power Generation at Oragadam Facility
A key element of this strategy is the installation of a renewable power-generation plant with a peak capacity of 4,300 kW, powered by 15,000 solar panels. This plant offsets approximately 4,000 tons of CO₂e emissions annually, contributing to 17% of the renewable power generated in-house.
Leadership in Sustainable Manufacturing
Satyakam Arya, Managing Director & CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, said, “We have made significant strides in positioning DICV as a leader in sustainable manufacturing and we are proud to achieve 100% renewable power utilization at our Oragadam facility. This milestone, achieved ahead of target, demonstrates our commitment to decarbonizing operations. Since 2018, we have focused on building the infrastructure to increase our reliance on renewable power and now we have reached 100% renewable power utilization under Scope 2 emissions. Supportive state and central policies, such as green power purchases through various energy sources available under regulatory framework, played a vital role in this accomplishment.”
Future Sustainability Goals and CO2e Reduction
In addition to renewable power, DICV remains committed to energy efficiency and exploring alternative renewable sources to further minimize CO2e emissions. These initiatives reflect the company’s holistic approach to sustainability and its dedication to creating a carbon-neutral future. By integrating advanced sustainability practices, DICV continues to set industry benchmarks, drive meaningful environmental impact, and shape a greener tomorrow.
”CO2e” refers to carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions, and includes not only CO2, but also other greenhouse gases. It is considered a more accurate measurement of global warming potential.
(India CSR)
