As India’s leading cement company, UltraTech aims to rapidly ramp up the use of both EV trucks and LNG/CNG vehicles in its logistics operations to promote sustainable transport. The infrastructure provided by the e-FAST platform will be a key enabler in our efforts to encourage our transport partners to adopt EV trucks towards our goal of transitioning to zero-emission trucks across our logistics operations.
K. C. Jhanwar
Managing Director, UltraTech Cement Limited
Tata Motors is leading the megatrend of sustainable, connected, and safer mobility in India. With the goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045 for the commercial vehicles business, we are re-imagining our entire product portfolio, value chain and operations. Our commitment and proactive actions towards developing and adapting new age technologies will enable customers to progressively and seamlessly transition to cleaner and commercially viable e-trucking solutions.
Girish Wagh
Executive Director, Tata Motors Limited
The launch of the e-FAST platform is indeed a welcome step in steering us towards a Green Movement while aligning with Hindustan Zinc’s vision of Net Zero emission by 2050. This comprehensive knowledge repository will drive the efficiency of the processes involved, foster a safe & sustainable environment, and create agility in the delivery system.
Arun Misra
CEO and Whole Time Director at Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta
Nestlé is the largest food company and one of the largest transport service users globally is committed to having Net Zero emissions by the year 2050. Usage of alternate fuel plays an important role to achieve this priority. In India, e-FAST is helping us to engage with different OEMs to get alternate fuel (electric) based zero-emission trucks as per industry requirements. Together we can act as a true FORCE FOR GOOD.
Balbir Bhalla
Transportation - Hub Lead for SAR region, Nestlé
Danfoss aims to be carbon neutral by 2030. Our commitment to support e-FAST ZET pilots and market studies will help our plans to offset emissions from upstream/downstream supply chain. Danfoss moves all less container loads through CO2 neutral freight and has e-vehicles for in-campus goods and select route freight movements.
Ravichandran Purushothaman
President, Danfoss India Region
Shree Cement is committed towards sustainable logistics by use of alternative energy fuel for its transport fleet and electrical vehicles in its movement of cement as well as raw material. However, fleet electrification requires collaboration amongst policymakers, manufacturers, transporters, and other stakeholders. Hence, the e-FAST platform can enable the organization to adopt the transition towards zero-emission trucks.
Neeraj Akhoury
Managing Director, Shree Cement Limited
There is a pressing need to address the environmental impact of logistics. We are also seeing rising demand from our customers for decarbonized end-to-end logistics solutions. Going forward, the deployment of e-trucks is going to be inevitable, and we want to send a clear message to the industry that there is a demand for e-trucks to protect our environment for tomorrow.
Jitendra Kapoor
Head Surface Transport & Trucking- South Asia, MAERSK
City Link’s “Think Green, Think EV” mission is its firm resolve to meet Net Zero / low emission trucking standards. As the business rapidly transitions from ICE to EV, a broad EV ecosystem expected on WRI’s e-Fast platform can be a perfect enabler in its ambitious journey.
Puneet Prakash
Founder & Director, City Link
The e-FAST platform supports zero-emission truck transition with comprehensive data analysis, precise fleet electrification planning, charging infrastructure optimization, real-time performance monitoring, and robust reporting capabilities. Leveraging these features, organizations can make informed decisions, optimize operations, and implement sustainable transportation solutions. We take immense pride in our mission to integrate sustainability and efficiency, as we embrace the challenge of driving positive change.
Vivek Arya
Managing Director, Rhenus Logistics India Pvt. Ltd.
Tata Chemicals Ltd (TCL) is proactively engaging with customers, suppliers, academia, and other supply chain partners to ensure the inclusive transition to a greener tomorrow by sharing best practices with suppliers and logistics partners to transit to a low-carbon sustainable value chain. We are sure that the e-FAST platform can help in transitioning towards zero-emission trucks to achieve our carbon emission targets.
Samir Shah
Head of Supply Chain Management (Mithapur), Tata Chemicals
Decarbonizing freight is a crucial lever in our sustainability journey, and we believe NITI Aayog’s e-FAST will play a vital role in supporting the transition towards zero-emission vehicles. Our engagement with e-FAST and Climate Group’s EV100+ initiative is strategic for us, and the mutual learnings will help accelerate the electric freight ecosystem.
Prabodha Acharya
Chief Sustainability Officer, JSW Group
Flipkart continues to engage with the EV community to get a better understanding of policies and infrastructure needs to support rapid electrification at a time when decarbonization is the need of the hour in our country. We are committed to piloting our first set of electrified trucks in our inter-state segment by the end of 2024. As we gain higher confidence in this program, we aim to transition up to half of our fleet to zero-emission vehicles.
Dharashree Panda
Director - Sustainability, Flipkart
Electric mobility as a solution for India provides great reduction potential in GHG emissions and brings economic benefits to the country. To accelerate the use of electric mobility, e-fast platform will play an important role, enabling all stakeholders to share, engage and collaborate for decarbonizing logistics in India. It is just the beginning, and we are looking forward to achieving our long-term emission targets together with everyone in India.
Suhas Singh
Regional Logistic Sustainability Manager- Asia & Pacific, H&M
DHL Express actively prioritizes eco-friendly solutions to make a substantial impact in the logistics sector. We have set ambitious plans and are working hard to ensure that our vehicles, ground support equipment, buildings, and aviation fleet are either reducing footprint or carbon neutral. Together, we believe it is paramount for all of us to embrace sustainability and forge a path toward a more environmentally conscious industry.
R S Subramanian
SVP South Asia, DHL Express
The launch of the e-FAST platform carries substantial potential in accelerating India's endeavors to decarbonize its heavy-duty sector by stimulating demand. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, as a prominent cement producer with one of the lowest carbon footprints places significant emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) within our carbon-negative roadmap. Our unwavering commitment to achieving decarbonization in heavy-duty transport is evident through diverse measures, including adoption of electric trucks, and exploration of green hydrogen.
Mahendra Singhi
Managing Director and CEO, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited