DICV powers Oragadam facility with 100% renewable power

By Staff Report February 24, 2025 6:53 pm IST

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) offset a total of 22,970 tons of CO_2e by sourcing renewable power, underscoring its strong commitment to decarbonisation and sustainability.

DICV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, utilised 100% renewable power at its state-of-the-art Oragadam production facility, ahead of its sustainability roadmap. This achievement underlines DICV’s commitment to environmental protection and marks an important step, as the company has successfully reduced its Scope 2 emissions ahead of the original end-2025 target.

From the outset, DICV has placed climate and environmental protection at the core of its operations, with a focus on reducing CO_2e emissions and optimising energy consumption. Since 2018, the company has steadily expanded its renewable energy initiatives culminating in the implementation of cutting-edge infrastructure.

This achievement was due to DICV’s forward-thinking renewable energy strategy, which combines onsite solar power generation with offsite renewable power procurement. A total of 22,970 tons of CO₂_e is offset through the sourcing of renewable power, underscoring DICV’s commitment to decarbonization.

A key element of this strategy is a renewable power generation plant with a peak capacity of 4,300 kW, powered by 15,000 solar panels. This plant offsets approximately 4,000 tons of CO₂_e emissions annually, contributing to 17% of the renewable in-house power generation. 

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 proud to achieve 100% renewable power utilization at our Oragadam facility. This milestone, achieved ahead of target, demonstrates our commitment to decarbonizing operations. Since 2018, we have focused on building the infrastructure to increase our reliance on renewable power and now we have reached 100% renewable power utilization under Scope 2 emissions. Supportive state and central policies, such as green power purchases through various energy sources available under the regulatory framework, played a vital role in this accomplishment.”

In addition to renewable power, DICV remains committed to energy efficiency and exploring alternative renewable sources to minimise CO_2e emissions. These initiatives reflect the company’s 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.*”CO_2e” 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.