Shree Cement Limited plans to commission around 100 electric commercial vehicles during the current year as part of its efforts to reduce conventional fuel use and improve efficiency across its logistics operations.
The company is also exploring the deployment of electric vehicles in mining applications, including electric dumpers and dozers, extending its electrification initiatives beyond transportation into core manufacturing activities.
Shree Cement said the initiatives are part of its broader efforts to increase the use of cleaner energy across its operations. During the latest quarter, renewable energy accounted for 66% of the company’s total energy mix, up from 61%.
The company has also initiated small-scale deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at selected locations to assess their potential for wider adoption.
According to Shree Cement, electric commercial vehicles could have fuel costs equivalent to around one-tenth of comparable diesel-powered vehicles, offering potential operating-cost benefits alongside emissions reductions.
The company is also working to improve logistics efficiency. Its average lead distance declined from 459 km to 445 km during the quarter, while rail accounted for approximately 9% of volumes. Shree Cement is pursuing railway siding projects under the Gati Shakti framework to optimise freight movement and strengthen its distribution network.
Neeraj Akhoury, Managing Director, Shree Cement Ltd, said the company is extending its sustainability efforts beyond manufacturing into logistics, mining and energy storage. He added that the planned deployment of electric commercial vehicles, exploration of mining electrification and BESS deployment are aimed at reducing dependence on conventional fuels and improving operational efficiency.
Shree Cement also highlighted resource-efficiency measures across its manufacturing operations. The company maintains Zero Liquid Discharge, with wastewater treated and reused within its facilities. Its plants use the dry process of cement manufacturing, which requires less water compared with the traditional wet process.
The initiatives combine electric mobility, renewable energy, energy storage, logistics optimisation and water conservation as part of Shree Cement’s broader efforts to improve the efficiency and sustainability of its manufacturing operations.
