Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, announced that it is now utilising 100 per cent renewable power at its Oragadam truck and bus manufacturing facility.
This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability, as it has successfully reduced its Scope 2 emissions well ahead of its original end-2025 target, according to an official statement.
RE strategy
DICV’s renewable energy strategy integrates onsite solar power generation with offsite renewable power procurement, collectively offsetting 22,970 tons of CO₂-equivalent (CO₂e) emissions. A key element of this strategy is a renewable power-generation plant equipped with 15,000 solar panels, boasting a peak capacity of 4,300 kW. This facility alone offsets approximately 4,000 tonnes of CO₂e emissions annually, accounting for 17 per cent of the company’s total renewable energy usage.
“We have made significant strides in positioning DICV as a leader in sustainable manufacturing. Supportive State and central policies, such as green power purchases through various energy sources available under the regulatory framework, played a vital role in this accomplishment,” said Satyakam Arya, Managing Director & CEO of DICV.
