Electric Transport Initiative: Vattenfall and Coca-Cola Invest in Charging Infrastructure for Heavy Goods Vehicles

Electric Transport Initiative: Vattenfall and Coca-Cola Invest in Charging Infrastructure for Heavy Goods Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and Coca-Cola in Sweden have announced a collaboration to invest in electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The initial phase of the project will involve installing three charging stations at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ plant in Jordbro, near Stockholm. Both companies have set ambitious climate targets to achieve net zero emissions across their value chains by 2040. The collaboration aims to meet the demand for electric transport and supports their commitment to sustainability. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in Sweden has been a long-standing energy customer of Vattenfall, and the plant in Jordbro already uses 100% electricity from the Lillgrund wind farm.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 24-May-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish government-owned multinational power company, and Coca-Cola in Sweden are joining forces to drive the adoption of electric operation in heavy goods vehicles. As a starting point, three charging stations will be installed at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ climate-neutral plant in Jordbro, located near Stockholm.

Both Vattenfall and Coca-Cola in Sweden have set ambitious climate targets to achieve net zero emissions across their entire value chains by 2040. In pursuit of these goals, the companies have launched a pilot project featuring three charging stations to cater to the demand for electric transport solutions.

“We have entered into a partnership with the aim of assisting Coca-Cola in Sweden in its climate transition. New solutions and partnerships are necessary to reduce the environmental and climate impacts within the transport system. We have supported in the pilot, assisted with lessons learned and at the same time supported with optimizing the charging solution based on the needs of the customer and the hauliers. Vattenfall’s contribution is the comprehensive “Power-as-a-Service” solution. This means that we are responsible for the investment in the charging infrastructure and own, run and ensure the operation of the charging stations throughout the contract period. It also means that the customer can focus on their core business,” says Ingela Hålling, Head of Vattenfall Network Solutions.

“We have worked actively to reduce emissions from our company vehicles and shipments for a long time. Since 2021, 100 per cent fossil-free fuel has been used for all procured domestic shipments, and  charging points for company vehicles and passenger cars have been installed at the plant. Electric-powered heavy goods vehicles and the charging points for these are the next step on our journey. This pilot project includes two electric-powered trucks that will deliver our drinks to customers, powered by Vattenfall’s electricity from wind power,” says Lisa Wahlström, Sustainability Director, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Sweden.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in Sweden has been an energy customer of Vattenfall since 1998. The Jordbro plant, situated outside Stockholm, already benefits from 100% electricity sourced from the Lillgrund wind farm, which is recognized for its Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and Good Environmental Choice labeling.

By investing in electric heavy goods vehicles and establishing dedicated charging infrastructure, Vattenfall and Coca-Cola in Sweden are taking significant steps towards reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable transport solutions. This collaboration demonstrates their commitment to environmental stewardship and contributes to the collective efforts to combat climate change.

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