Collaborating with logistics providers Disfrimur and Acotral, Mercadona became the first company to conduct tests in Spain with 100% electric tractors, representing a pioneering advance in the industry. decarbonization In 2050, in line with the commitments within the scope of European Green Deal emission neutral.
Specifically, the company is testing its efficiency electric trailers After analyzing the challenges presented by its features such as reduced autonomy and scarce charging infrastructure available for a 24-hour logistics. To this end, he designed the most suitable routes with the help of logistics providers for these tests (43 kW charging capacity), which were carried out in Madrid with the transport company Acotral in Getafe; and in Murcia, in this case from the Disfrimur facilities in San Isidro (the Iberdrola project with a power of up to 180 kW). Together, they managed to efficiently supply both ways. 6 supermarkets in total, 1 in the Madrid Region and 5 in the Murcia and Alicante Region.
Tested electric vehicles, Tractors up to 44 tons Thanks to its starting technology, it reaches a range of up to 300 kilometers with a load capacity of 33 euro pallets.
With these tractors, a total of 102 tons of carbon footprint is reduced per year, and the company continues to advance in its green logistics model targets, which it aims to prevent possible environmental risks by minimizing its emissions. In this sense, the company managed to achieve a reduction of 27% in 2021 and within the framework of the Climate Change Law dated May 2021; Documenting a 30% reduction in logistics emissions into the atmosphere in 2023. Similarly, these trucks also reduce noise pollution by emitting about 56dB, which allows Mercadona to continue to guarantee a quiet and responsible night unloading with neighbors with this type of transport.
The first two 21-track stationary electric trucks in its fleet
In addition to this pioneering initiative, Mercadona has added its first two zero-emission trucks (labeled DGT) to its fleet. For this, Disfrimur cooperation, which has established its bases in Alicante and Murcia with the support of Iberdrola, has 2 ultra-fast chargers up to 180 kW to be able to charge in just two and a half hours. hour.
The first tests with these vehicles produced by SCANIA were carried out in Alicante, on routes that allow the company to supply 4 supermarkets as a test. New trucks included in Mercadona’s own fleet, 21 pallets carrying capacityWith its cooling equipment, it provides a range of 200 kilometers and an annual reduction of 111 tons in CO2 emissions.
According to Jose Ángel Llop, Director of Transport at Mercadona, “we are part of a responsible company that always chooses innovation as a lever for growth and sustainability. Thanks to this commitment, we were able to launch this pioneering project in Spain after demonstrating the feasibility of the routes designed for this purpose. With this step, as a company, we not only contribute to reducing our carbon footprint and protecting the environment, but also reinforcing our commitment to do more with less, reduce environmental impacts and reduce environmental impacts. promoting eco-efficiency”.
Commitment to have an efficient and young fleet
Mercadona a deep commitment to the care and protection of the environment and always tries to carry out its activity with the least possible impact. To this end, the company promotes certain environmental policies in terms of waste, carbon footprint and water footprint. Own Environmental Management SystemIt aims to do more with less in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) supported by the United Nations (UN).
The company, which is constantly on the path of decarbonization in its processes, is constantly renewing its fleet with vehicles, mostly EURO 6 D and E models, which are the most efficient, as well as reduce CO2 emissions and other pollutants. In this context, it continued to incorporate more sustainable alternative fuels, which Its decarbonization plans have allowed it to stop emissions of more than 85,000 tCO2 since 2015.achieved a 27% reduction per pallet transported.