In a bid to stay ahead of the sustainability agenda, Del Monte Kenya has announced the transition of its employee transportation services to a fully electric bus fleet.
Commenting on this development, MD Wayne Cook said the strategic move to adopt environment-friendly options of travel aims to align with the company’s wider environmental goals.
He added that the initiative prioritises the well-being of Del Monte’s employees by providing them with a modern, reliable, eco-friendly and efficient mode of transportation for their daily commute.
“Sustainability and innovation are the core of our operations and therefore making the decision to switch from conventional staff transportation to electric vehicles was an easy one,” Cook said.
“We are affirming our commitment to the green revolution and contributing to Kenya’s goal of decarbonizing the transport sector. This transition is part of a broader strategy to protect the environment and build cleaner, greener, healthier and safer environments and cities for both current and future generations.”
The leading pineapple producer, marketer, and distributor transports approximately 6,000 staff daily using a fleet of buses.
Cook further said that the company in partnership with logistics company, Metrotrans Investment, started a phased implementation plan three months ago that has seen two diesel-powered buses replaced with electric vehicles; with remarkable success.
Speaking while lauding Del Monte Kenya for the bold move, Metrotrans Investments CEO Oscar Rosana said the potential of electric mobility in creating a path to cleaner air, economic growth, and job creation cannot be overstated.
“We are delighted to partner with a forward-thinking organization such as Del Monte Kenya as we join the global race towards meeting emissions targets,” Rosana said.
“With the complete transition of the entire fleet, we are looking to accrue significant and far-reaching benefits of this EV revolution.”
He added that discussions are ongoing for Del Monte Kenya to set up electric charging infrastructure which will drastically enhance the EV operations.
The two partners are seeking to champion the adoption of green E-mobility solutions as part of Kenya’s future transport services sector even as the gradual adoption of EVs both locally and globally continues to reshape transportation across the globe.
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