Adani Total Gas Limited (AGTL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flipkart, the e-commerce giant owned by Walmart, to collaborate on reducing the carbon footprint in the transportation of goods. The partnership aims to address the carbon emissions associated with the movement of products from sourcing locations to warehouses and eventually to customers.
Under the MoU, AGTL will provide decarbonizing solutions to Flipkart, which includes the adoption of cleaner fuel options like natural gas and the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs). Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Limited (ATEL), a subsidiary of AGTL, will be responsible for deploying EV charging infrastructure across Flipkart’s supply chain network in India, including warehouses and logistics facilities.
The initiative targets the e-commerce logistics segment, which handles more than 8 million shipments per day. Both AGTL and Flipkart recognize the growing volume of shipments in this segment and the need for sustainable solutions to reduce carbon emissions.
Hemant Badri, SVP and head of supply chain, customer experience, and re-commerce at Flipkart Group, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainability. He stated that Flipkart aims to integrate cleaner energy solutions and electric vehicles into its logistics operations. Badri highlighted the importance of the partnership with AGTL in achieving Flipkart’s sustainability goals, including the complete electrification of its fleet.
This collaboration marks the second major partnership for ATEL in 2023. Earlier in the year, ATEL announced a partnership with the electric cab aggregator Evera to establish an EV charging super hub in New Delhi, featuring 200 charging points. The companies also plan to set up AC and DC charging stations along highways, at workplaces, and other locations.
The announcement follows reports of Flipkart’s plans to raise $1 billion in funding, with a significant commitment from Walmart. This funding round is expected to attract new investors alongside Walmart and existing stakeholders, signaling continued support and investment in Flipkart’s initiatives.
