Hindustan Zinc Flags Off Electric Bulker Fleet in Udaipur

Udaipur- Hindustan Zinc Limited., an integrated zinc producer, has taken a major step toward sustainable logistics with the introduction of a fleet of 40 Electric Vehicle (EV) bulkers at its Zinc Smelter Debari facility in Zinc City – Udaipur.

Deployed in collaboration with Enviiiro Wheels Mobility Pvt. Ltd., these advanced EV bulkers will operate under a long-term eight-year contract, transporting calcine—a sand-like by-product of the roasting process from Zinc Smelter Debari to the company’s world-class zinc-lead smelter in Chittorgarh, the largest single-location integrated facility of its kind globally. The first batch of 10 bulkers has already been successfully deployed, with the remaining units set to roll out in the coming months.

This initiative represents a key milestone in Hindustan Zinc’s journey toward clean mobility and aligns with its commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. Building on its growing fleet of LNG and battery-powered vehicles, renewable energy integration, and energy-efficiency initiatives, the introduction of the EV bulkers will further reduce logistics-related carbon emissions, while enhancing fleet reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

Mr. Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Limited, said, “We are embedding sustainability into the core of our logistics strategy to build an ecosystem that is clean, connected, and future ready. These electric mobility solutions are not just reducing our carbon footprint, but also unlocking operational efficiency, workforce safety, and long-term value – all aligned with our broader vision of decarbonising operations and enabling India’s green industrial growth.”

Strengthening its green mobility initiative, Hindustan Zinc also entered into a new MoU with Enviiiro Wheels Mobility on the same day to deploy electric buses for employee transportation at Zinc Smelter Debari. This shift from conventional diesel-powered buses to electric alternatives will help further reduce Scope 3 emissions while ensuring a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable commute for its workforce.

Mr. Praveen Somani, CEO, Enviiiro Wheels Mobility Pvt Ltd, said, “Hindustan Zinc’s groundbreaking endeavour marks a pivotal moment in India’s manufacturing landscape. We stand committed to Hindustan Zinc’s vision of decarbonisation and believe that our green logistics solutions are instrumental to advancing India’s sustainability objectives. As part of our ongoing commitment with Hindustan Zinc, we’re proud to deploy 40 additional electric bulkers for Vedanta. 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 continues to make significant strides and lead by example in the industry. To mitigate its carbon footprint, Hindustan Zinc is increasing the proportion of renewable energy in its energy mix and improving its operational efficiency. For instance, the company has signed a 530 MW round-the-clock renewable energy power delivery agreement and has commenced the first flow of renewable energy in last fiscal. Hindustan Zinc has also made significant investments in innovative projects for energy efficiency, such as revamping of turbines at captive power plants, enhancements in cellhouse efficiencies, variable frequency drives installation, and the shift from conventional fuels to cleaner alternatives.

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