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“ We were shocked to see that actually the reduction would only be about 3 % reduction in carbon when we actually did this for the Czech Republic using their energy intensity factors,” James reveals.
“ We actually found that we’ d be emitting more carbon using an electric truck than we would do with a diesel.”
To address this challenge, Kimberly- Clark has strategically invested in virtual power purchase agreements( VPPAs), including wind farms in Scotland and solar farms in Spain and Italy. Crucially, these renewable energy credits can be transferred across Europe, ensuring a clean energy supply for their electric truck operations.
Economic sustainability Procurement professionals know that environmental initiatives must also make economic sense. Kimberly-Clark’ s approach demonstrates how innovative thinking can bridge the cost gap between traditional and electric transport. Initial costs from its logistics partner showed electric trucks
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106 May 2025