As part of its efforts to achieve its climate goal of net zero emissions of fossil greenhouse gases (GHGs) by 2040, Södra Cell, part of the Swedish forest owners association Södra, the first electric delivery truck is on the road. Part of a pilot project the truck will be entirely dedicated to the fossil-free transportation of pulp from Södra Cell's Värö pulp mill to port terminals in Gothenburg and Varberg, Sweden.
During December 2024, some pulp shipments from Södra Cell Värö pulp mill will be delivered by electric truck as part of Södra’s climate efforts to achieve net zero emissions of fossil greenhouse gases (GHGs) by 2040.
This one truck is expected to save 48 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year, compared with a diesel-powered truck.
Delivered by DFDS, the truck will transport pulp from Värö to terminals in the Port of Gothenburg and the Port of Varberg during the pilot project. Each journey will have a load weight of 40 tonnes, which is the same volume as previous trucks using fossil fuel.
The electrification of our transport is a natural part of our strategy to achieve our goal of net zero emissions of fossil greenhouse gases. It is also an important step in offering our customers more sustainable transport solutions and thus becoming a more attractive supplier. Several electrification projects are currently underway at Södra, and this pilot project to transport our pulp gives us valuable insight into where and how we can use electric trucks going forward, said Catrin Gustavsson, President of Södra Cell.
Södra’s path to climate neutrality
Södra strives to be a leader in society’s journey towards climate neutrality. In this ambition, climate benefits will increase along the entire value chain – from family forestry to the products that are created from them.
To achieve its climate target, Södra is working to identify potential improvements in its operations and sees great opportunities in the electrification of machinery and transport.
Södra currently has a positive energy balance and produced almost 2 TWh in 2023, creating opportunities for electrifying its vehicles.
