DICV Powers Oragadam Facility with 100% Renewable Power, Advancing CO2e* Neutrality Goals •

•Sustainability-Driven Renewable Energy Strategy: A dual approach of onsite solar power generation and strategic offsite renewable energy procurement
•Offsetting a total of 22,970 tons of CO2e by sourcing 100% renewable energy, underscoring its strong commitment to decarbonization and sustainability

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has reached a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by utilizing 100% renewable energy at its state-of-the-art Oragadam production facility, ahead of its sustainability roadmap. This transformative achievement highlights DICV’s commitment to environmental stewardship and marks a pivotal step, with the company having successfully achieved CO2e neutrality in Scope 2 emissions ahead of the original end-2025 target.

From the outset, DICV has placed sustainability at the core of its operations, with a focus on reducing CO2e emissions and optimizing energy consumption. Since 2018, the company has steadily expanded its renewable energy initiatives that culminated in the implementation of cutting-edge infrastructure.

At the heart of this achievement is DICV’s forward-thinking renewable energy strategy, which combines onsite solar power generation with offsite renewable energy procurement. A total of 22,970 tons of CO₂e is offset through the sourcing of 100% renewable energy, underscoring DICV’s commitment to decarbonization.

A key element of this strategy is the installation of an energy-generation plant with a peak capacity of 4,300 kW, powered by 15,000 solar panels. This plant offsets approximately 4,000 tons of CO₂e emissions annually, contributing to 17% of the renewable energy generated in-house.

Satyakam Arya, Managing Director & CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, said, “We have made significant strides in positioning DICV as a leader in sustainable manufacturing and we are incredibly proud to achieve 100% renewable energy utilization at our Oragadam facility. This milestone, achieved ahead of target, demonstrates our commitment to decarbonizing operations and proves that we are on track to achieve our goal of CO2e neutrality across our entire supply chain by 2047. Since 2018, we have focused on building the infrastructure to increase our reliance on renewable energy and now we have reached 100% renewable energy utilization and Scope 2 CO2e neutrality. Supportive state and central policies, such as green power purchases through various energy sources available under regulatory framework, played a vital role in this accomplishment.”

In addition to renewable energy, DICV remains committed to energy efficiency and exploring alternative renewable sources to further minimize CO2e emissions. These initiatives reflect the company’s holistic approach to sustainability and its dedication to creating a carbon-neutral future. By integrating advanced sustainability practices, DICV continues to set industry benchmarks, drive meaningful environmental impact, and shape a greener tomorrow.

*”CO2e” refers to carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions, and includes not only CO2, but also other greenhouse gases. It is considered a more accurate measurement of global warming potential.