Lotte Chilsung Beverage has surpassed 1,000 electric vehicles in operation across its sales and logistics sectors. The company plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 970 tons this year by replacing older internal combustion engine vehicles with electric ones.
As of July, Lotte Chilsung has introduced a total of 1,015 electric vehicles, which accounts for about 42% of its total fleet. The company noted that it has converted more than half of the vehicles eligible for transition, excluding specialized vehicles and large trucks.
The largest segment of the fleet consists of 710 electric passenger cars used for sales and operations, followed by around 130 standard passenger cars. In its production and logistics operations, the company has converted approximately 110 forklifts and over 60 one-ton trucks to electric vehicles.
Since 2021, Lotte Chilsung has been replacing its aging internal combustion engine vehicles with electric ones. The company has installed charging facilities at major logistics hubs nationwide to enhance vehicle operation efficiency. The transition has expanded beyond passenger cars to include forklifts and small cargo trucks, aiming to reduce carbon emissions in production and delivery processes.
The reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the transition to electric vehicles is also increasing. Last year, the company reduced emissions by about 550 tons, and this year, it expects to achieve a reduction of over 970 tons, representing an increase of more than 75% compared to the previous year.
By the end of last year, Lotte Chilsung had introduced approximately 630 electric vehicles. Between January and July of this year, the company added 385 more. Since declaring its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040 in 2021, Lotte Chilsung has focused on expanding renewable energy, transitioning fuels, and introducing electric vehicles as key measures for emissions reduction.
In addition to electric vehicle initiatives, Lotte Chilsung reduced greenhouse gas emissions by about 6,400 tons last year through biogas power generation and landfill gas fuel conversion. This year, the company aims to reduce emissions by over 10,000 tons across all operations.
A Lotte Chilsung representative stated, "We will continue to fulfill our social responsibility toward the environment as a leading beverage company and lead authentic ESG management."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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