HMIL's Sriperumbudur, Chennai plant utilises the Indian Railways network to deliver vehicles across the country.Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) transported 26% of its domestic wholesale vehicles, totaling 156,724 units, via rail in 2024. This resulted in an 18,352-ton reduction in CO2 emissions compared to road transport. The company achieved this by optimising its logistics, including using rail for all dispatches to Northeast India. HMIL aims to continue leveraging India's expanding rail network for sustainable transport.
In 2024, HMIL shipped 156,724 vehicles by rail, preventing the release of 18,352 tons of CO2. This represents 26% of their total domestic wholesale volume. The company has focused on increasing its use of rail freight to decrease its carbon footprint. Deliveries to India's Northeast region were made exclusively by rail.
“At HMIL, we have been relentless in our pursuit of promoting sustainability in all facets of our operations, be it manufacturing, dispatches, sales or after sales support. By utilising Indian Railways’ extensive rail-network for delivering Hyundai vehicles from our plant in Sriperumbudur, Chennai, to multiple locations across India, we have effectively prevented 18,352 tons of CO2 emissions in CY 2024, dispatching 1,56,724 units in the process. As the Government of India continues to upgrade the rail infrastructure with dedicated freight corridors and modern & energy efficient rolling stock ensuring faster movement of goods, HMIL remains committed to utilising rail freight to optimize its logistic operations, leading to long-term reduction in emissions,” stated Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer – Hyundai Motor India Limited.
Hyundai Chennai plant
HMIL's Sriperumbudur, Chennai plant utilises the Indian Railways network to deliver vehicles across the country. The company believes that India's continued investment in rail infrastructure supports their commitment to sustainable logistics. This includes dedicated freight corridors and modern, energy-efficient rolling stock.
Between 2021 and 2024, HMIL transported a total of 537,499 units by rail. This resulted in a cumulative reduction of 63,452 tons of CO2 emissions over the four-year period. The company's increased use of rail reflects its ongoing commitment to sustainable transportation. HMIL anticipates continued reductions in emissions due to their logistics optimization efforts.
