Hindustan Zinc Limited, India’s top zinc producer and a global leader in the metals sector, has expanded its collaboration with GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, part of Essar Group, to enhance its eco-friendly logistics footprint. The initiative includes the introduction of 100 electric trucks supported by India’s first commercial battery-swapping setup and the addition of 100 LNG-powered trucks to its long-haul fleet.
This partnership forms a critical pillar in Hindustan Zinc’s strategy to fully decarbonize its logistics operations well ahead of its 2050 Net Zero goal. GreenLine will invest ₹400 crore in deploying electric trucks for transporting ore concentrate between Hindustan Zinc’s mining and processing sites. It will also establish three large-scale battery-swapping stations to support round-the-clock operations. Simultaneously, the LNG truck fleet will double to 200 vehicles to serve finished goods routes, significantly lowering emissions from long-haul logistics.
Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, said, “Our focus is on building a supply chain that meets the demands of a sustainable future. This deployment of electric and LNG vehicles helps us step closer to our climate targets while driving meaningful change through responsible transportation solutions.”
The deployment is expected to reduce approximately 236 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions every month—equivalent to planting nearly 12,000 trees—and about 1.5 lakh tonnes of Scope 3 emissions each year. Additionally, the use of cleaner transport modes will improve logistics efficiency through lower freight rates and faster turnaround times.
Anand Mimani, CEO of GreenLine, added, “This move with Hindustan Zinc is a major leap toward clean logistics in heavy industry. Our fleet—powered by Blue Energy Motors—is not only reducing emissions but also setting a practical blueprint for decarbonizing supply chains across sectors.”
GreenLine currently runs over 650 LNG trucks and plans to expand to a fleet of over 10,000 vehicles, backed by 100 LNG refueling stations and battery-swapping or charging hubs across India. Its operations have already prevented more than 14,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions after logging over 50 million kilometers.
As a Vedanta Group company, Hindustan Zinc serves over 40 global markets and holds a dominant 77% share in India’s primary zinc segment. Recognized by S&P Global as the most sustainable company in metals and mining for two consecutive years, Hindustan Zinc continues to lead with eco-conscious innovations such as EcoZen—Asia’s first low-carbon zinc offering made using renewable energy with a carbon footprint 75% below the global average. The company is also certified as a 3.32x Water Positive entity and ranks among India’s top CSR contributors, positively impacting more than 2.3 million lives.
