Cement, Energy and Environment

50 EV TRANSITION In its efforts to reduce CO2 emission not just in operations but its value chain also, in 2023, Nandyal undertook a pilot of Electric Vehicles (EV trucks) trials for its logistics operations. JSW Cement is one of the few cement companies to begin EV trials in logistics. This pilot project has been initiated by integrating 5 EV Trucks on the route of its manufacturing operations in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. From this pilot project, it has avoided more than 150 tonnes of carbon emissions which is equivalent to the amount of CO2 absorbed annually by 6,000 trees. In conclusion, JSW Cement’s Nandyal Cement Works serves as a prime example of sustainable practices in the cement industry. Through a combination of technological advancements, renewable energy adoption, and waste management initiatives, the plant has made significant strides in its decarbonisation journey, demonstrating that substantial emissions reductions are possible even in the hard-to-abate cement sector.