Jindal Stainless has deployed 10 electric trucks for finished goods transportation for the first time, marking a significant step towards greener logistics and reducing carbon emissions. The trucks will operate between the company's Jajpur plant in Odisha and Kharagpur and Kolkata in West Bengal. The initiative is part of the company's phased transition towards electric and alternative-fuel vehicles across its logistics operations. The deployment of 10 electric trucks reflects Jindal Stainless' efforts to reduce the environmental impact of transporting finished steel products. The company plans to gradually expand the use of electric and alternative-fuel vehicles on suitable transportation routes, depending on operational requirements. Alongside its new electric truck fleet, the company already operates 80 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks to transport finished goods from its Jajpur and Hisar facilities to western India. Jindal Stainless has also started deploying compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks to transport imported cargo from Dhamra port to Jajpur. In addition, it operates 60 CNG buses for employee transportation at its Jajpur and Hisar facilities. Jindal Stainless expects its combined electric, CNG and LNG vehicle initiatives to support the transportation of approximately 8,000–10,000 tonnes of cargo per month. Based on a modelled monthly green dispatch volume of 8,000–9,000 tonnes and an equivalent truck travel distance of around 240,000 kilometres, the company estimates that its alternative-fuel transportation mix could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 71 tonnes per month. This represents an estimated 26% reduction in emissions compared with diesel-based transportation under regular operating conditions, according to the company. Commenting on the initiative, Managing Director Abhyuday Jindal highlighted the importance of extending responsible manufacturing practices beyond production facilities to the entire value chain, including product transportation. The company aims to adopt practical and scalable lower-emission transportation solutions while maintaining operational efficiency. The electric truck deployment forms part of its broader environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments. Beyond logistics, Jindal Stainless is also focusing on improving energy efficiency, increasing the use of renewable energy and strengthening resource circularity across its operations. Its steel manufacturing processes use electric arc furnaces, which support scrap recycling and can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Founded in 1970, Jindal Stainless is a major stainless steel manufacturer with an annual melt capacity of 4.2 million tonnes. According to the company's FY26 figures, it reported an annual turnover of ₹42,955 crore and operates 16 manufacturing and processing facilities in India and overseas, including Spain and Indonesia. With the deployment of electric trucks and the continued use of CNG and LNG vehicles, the company is working to reduce transportation-related emissions and expand lower-emission logistics solutions across suitable routes.Jindal Stainless Expands Green Mobility Initiatives
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FAQs
1. How many electric trucks has Jindal Stainless deployed?
Jindal Stainless has deployed 10 electric trucks for finished goods transportation for the first time.
2. Where will Jindal Stainless' electric trucks operate?
The electric trucks will operate on routes connecting the company's Jajpur plant in Odisha with Kharagpur and Kolkata in West Bengal.
3. How much CO₂ emission reduction does Jindal Stainless expect?
The company's combined electric, CNG and LNG transportation initiatives are expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 71 tonnes per month compared with diesel-based transportation.
4. What percentage of transportation emissions does Jindal Stainless aim to reduce?
The company estimates that its green mobility initiatives could reduce transportation-related CO₂ emissions by around 26% compared with diesel-based transportation under regular operating conditions.
5. How many LNG trucks does Jindal Stainless currently operate?
Jindal Stainless operates 80 LNG trucks to transport finished goods from its Jajpur and Hisar facilities to western India.
6. Does Jindal Stainless use CNG vehicles?
Yes, the company has started deploying CNG trucks to transport imported cargo from Dhamra port to Jajpur. It also operates 60 CNG buses for employee transportation at its Jajpur and Hisar facilities.
