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ADM Continues to Support Customer Needs and Supply Chain Resilience ...
ADM (NYSE: ADM) today announced the addition of two 100% electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) to its fleet for direct flour deliveries from ADM’s processing facility in Corby to customers across the UK. This follows last year’s introduction of electric tractor units in partnership with Voltloader, an innovative logistics and transportation company focused on electrifying HGVs.
“In line with the UK’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) scheme, this new investment underscores ADM’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions across the food supply chain in order to meet customer needs”, said Ashley Fuller, managing director, ADM Milling UK.
Powered entirely by certified renewable energy (REGOs), the new trucks offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional diesel vehicles. The new trucks produce zero emissions during operation and are expected to reduce CO₂ by around 95 tonnes each per year*.
To help support the transition, ADM has installed a high-speed electric vehicle charger at its Corby facility. This on-site charging infrastructure will enable the new electric HGVs to operate efficiently, reducing reliance on third-party charging networks.
“ADM is committed to meeting customer needs as the preferred partner in low-carbon intensity feedstocks for a broad array of products. By offering new and innovative alternatives, we’re advancing our growth strategy while strengthening the resiliency of the UK food industry”, said Fuller.
*The carbon saving assumes 100,00 kms per truck per annum and is calculated using UK Gov 2021 GHG Scope 3 Reporting Factor - (HGV, Avg laden, >17T): 0.95752 kg CO2e/km.
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ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re an essential global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. We’re a premier human and animal nutrition provider, offering one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of ingredients and solutions from nature. We’re a trailblazer in health and well-being, with an industry-leading range of products for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives. We’re a cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new bio-based consumer and industrial solutions. And we're leading in business-driven sustainability efforts that support a strong agricultural sector, resilient supply chains, and a vast and growing bioeconomy. Around the globe, our expertise and innovation are meeting critical needs from harvest to home. Learn more at www.adm.com.