Henkel Adhesive Technologies, in partnership with a logistics provider and an EV retrofitting specialist, has launched India’s first mid-haul re-powered electric truck operations for commercial logistics. This initiative marks a significant step towards greener freight movement along key industrial corridors.
The pilot phase covers two critical routes: Chennai to Pune (1,321 km) and Pune to Halol (713 km). The re-powered trucks feature a fully electric powertrain, delivering a payload capacity of up to 8 tons and a range of 250 km per charge. A single round trip on the Chennai–Pune route is projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 1,212 kg.
Henkel reiterated that climate action remains a core part of its sustainability agenda. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, targeting substantial reductions across scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
“This shift from conventional drivetrains toward sustainable alternatives such as re-powered electric trucks will go a long way in abating our logistics emissions,” the company said.
Henkel plans to reduce value chain emissions by improving eco design, using low-emission materials, engaging suppliers, and deploying carbon-efficient logistics practices.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies India Private Limited is a leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, serving both industrial and consumer markets. Established in 1990, the company operates under two entities in India—Henkel Adhesive Technologies India Pvt Ltd and Henkel Anand India Pvt Ltd.
Headquartered in Navi Mumbai, its national footprint includes four manufacturing facilities, multiple innovation and application centers, and a global technology hub. Henkel India is part of the global Henkel Group, which generated €10.97 billion in sales from its Adhesive Technologies division in 2024, accounting for 51% of the company’s total revenue.
