Hindustan Zinc & GreenLine Collaborate on LNG-Powered Logistics

Hindustan Zinc has chosen Essar’s green mobility solutions company, GreenLine, as its sustainable logistics partner, ushering in a new era of green logistics in the metals and mining sector.

Udaipur- GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd.,  an LNG-powered heavy trucking logistics company, they officially deployed its LNG-powered trucks at Hindustan Zinc Limited., a Vedanta Group company in Zinc, Lead & Silver business. In its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, Hindustan Zinc has chosen Essar’s green mobility solutions company, GreenLine, as its sustainable logistics partner, ushering in a new era of green logistics in the metals and mining sector.

In an effort to lead the way in environmentally friendly freight transportation, GreenLine is investing INR 200 Cr to equip Hindustan Zinc's road logistics operations with LNG-powered vehicles. These heavy-duty LNG (liquefied natural gas) trucks, produced by Blue Energy Motors, show remarkable reductions in harmful emissions when compared to diesel, with reductions of up to 30% in CO2, up to 100% in SOx, up to 59% in NOx, up to 91% in particulate matter, and up to 70% in CO.

LNG transportation is now a reality in India because to GreenLine's collaboration with numerous organizations to develop a green logistics ecosystem. The sustainability objectives of both organizations are perfectly aligned with LNG-powered vehicles, which are recognized for their much lower emissions when compared to diesel. By highlighting the enormous benefits of LNG-fueled long-haul trucks for corporations and reaffirming the commitment to a sustainable, environmentally sensitive future, this cooperation clears the path for their broad adoption.

Mr. Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc & Executive Director, Vedanta, said that, To build a brighter future for everybody, we at Hindustan Zinc have incorporated sustainable practices into every facet of our business operations. Our company's identity is fundamentally rooted in sustainability, which epitomizes the fundamental dedication of our personnel and management. In addition to demonstrating our dedication to decarbonizing Indian mining, we are ushering in a revolution in transportation with the introduction of LNG cars. We look forward to stepping this up even more in the upcoming months as we continue toward our goal of reaching net zero by 2050 or sooner.

Mr. Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine said that, We are thrilled to have been chosen by Hindustan Zinc to be their sustainable logistics partners. We are excited to contribute to their heavy freight transportation's decarbonization. Indian business leaders are dedicated to lowering their carbon footprint, and we help them achieve their sustainability goals with our green logistics solutions. Clean and environmentally friendly transportation solutions, in our opinion, will be essential in helping businesses achieve their sustainability objectives.

Hindustan Zinc’s constant commitment to becoming Net Zero emissions by 2050, or sooner, is underscored by this agreement. The company has been ranked 3rd Globally and 1st in Asia Pacific Region in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2022 under metal & mining sector. This global recognition is a testament to their best-in-class sustainable practices and focus on long-term growth drivers.