Beer brewer Heineken further commits to sustainable transport. As of this week, the company is driving new electric trucks to distribute beer to on-trade locations in Amsterdam. In total, Heineken will use eight 13-tonne trucks.
In one year, the beer giant has greatly expanded its fleet. A year ago, Heineken was still driving just one truck, as of this week there are eight. By 2020, the company aims to use completely zero-emission transport for on-trade distribution in all major cities in the Randstad. In addition to green Heineken trucks, there will also be three trucks in Amsterdam with an Amstel look that run on green electricity.
Green power
The trucks' electricity, developed by carrier Simon Loos, is generated in a sustainable way, as it comes from the solar panels on the roof of distribution site Heineken Amsterdam. The trucks are ideal for trips in the city. "Thanks to the payload of 5 tonnes and a range of up to 120 km, they are ideally suited for urban distribution," said the beer brewer.
Vision municipality of Amsterdam
The municipality of Amsterdam, through Alderman Abdeluheb Choho, says the green trucks are a step forward for the capital. "Amsterdam wants as much emission-free traffic as possible by 2025 to ensure clean and healthy air in the city. To achieve this, it is very important that everyone gets to work now. Heineken not only drives electric, but also does it on a larger scale. I assume that all Amsterdam companies will follow suit and opt for emission-free vehicles. In this way, we will work together towards an emission-free Amsterdam in 2025."
Increase sustainability
Heineken's ambition is to 'go green' further. Jeroen Corver, director Heineken Wholesale: "Since December, all our distribution centres have been covered with solar panels. With the arrival of these electric trucks, we are taking another step in the right direction to reduce CO₂ emissions throughout the value chain." The decision to expand electric driving in the Dutch capital was a logical one for the brewer. "Amsterdam is home to the roots of our Heineken and Amstel brands. We therefore find it only natural to contribute to keeping the city liveable and green," Corver explains the choice.
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