All Delivery Trucks at Chuen Branch Converted to Electric Vehicles
Green Co-op Fukuoka completed the transition of all 24 delivery trucks at its Chuen Branch to electric vehicles on April 6. The initiative is part of their goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2027, utilizing renewable energy and battery recycling.
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Green Co-op Fukuoka, which belongs to the Green Co-op Community (Headquarters: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City; Representative Director: Yoko Hidaka; hereinafter 'Green Co-op'), consisting of 16 consumer co-ops mainly in western Japan, completed the transition of all 24 delivery trucks at its Chuen Branch to electric vehicles (hereinafter 'EVs') on April 6.
Green Co-op aims for zero greenhouse gas emissions from its business operations by 2027, and as of March, 440 out of 894 delivery trucks used across the 16 co-ops have already been switched to EV trucks.
■ Breakdown of the 24 EV trucks introduced at the Chuen Branch
・ Hino Motors 'Hino Dutro ZEV': 17 units
・ Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 'N-VAN e:': 4 units
・ Mitsubishi Motors 'Minicab EV': 3 units
■ Carbon Neutral Co-op ~ Promoting the conversion of all trucks to EVs by 2027 ~
The CO2 (scope 1, scope 2) emitted from Green Co-op's business operations is 14,855 tons per year. Of that, CO2 emitted from delivery trucks is approximately 4,778 tons, accounting for about one-third of the total. To achieve the carbon neutrality by 2027 that Green Co-op is aiming for, converting delivery trucks to EVs is essential. We started introducing EV trucks in 2022 and plan to add an additional 206 units in FY2026.
■ Electricity uses solar, small hydropower, geothermal, and biomass, not relying on fossil fuels
For charging EV trucks, we use electricity from 'Green Co-op Denki', which does not emit CO2 during power generation. We are pursuing carbon neutrality by being particular about the electricity that powers the EV trucks.
■ Self-sufficiency in renewable energy electricity
At the Chuen Branch, a 45kW self-consumption solar power generation system is installed on the roof.
This facility generates approximately 63,000 kWh of electricity annually, which is used for charging EV trucks in addition to being utilized within the business office.
■ Used EV batteries are circulated through 'Collection', 'Reuse', and 'Remanufacturing'
We participate in the Green EV Battery Network Fukuoka (nickname: GBNet Fukuoka) established by Fukuoka Prefecture, contributing to the resource circulation of used EV batteries. GBNet Fukuoka consists of companies and organizations such as automobile manufacturers and metal recyclers who agreed with the prefecture's call, aiming to realize a virtuous cycle for the environment and economy through a series of processes from 'collection' to 'reuse' and 'remanufacturing' of used EV batteries.
Carbon Neutral Co-op
https://carbonneutral.greencoop.or.jp/
■ Reference URL (Press Release)
Reducing fuel costs by 37% per month through EV delivery trucks even amid soaring gasoline prices
Green Co-op aims to convert all trucks to EVs, planning to add 206 units in FY2026
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Green Co-op aims for zero greenhouse gas emissions from its business operations by 2027, and as of March, 440 out of 894 delivery trucks used across the 16 co-ops have already been switched to EV trucks.
■ Breakdown of the 24 EV trucks introduced at the Chuen Branch
・ Hino Motors 'Hino Dutro ZEV': 17 units
・ Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 'N-VAN e:': 4 units
・ Mitsubishi Motors 'Minicab EV': 3 units
■ Carbon Neutral Co-op ~ Promoting the conversion of all trucks to EVs by 2027 ~
The CO2 (scope 1, scope 2) emitted from Green Co-op's business operations is 14,855 tons per year. Of that, CO2 emitted from delivery trucks is approximately 4,778 tons, accounting for about one-third of the total. To achieve the carbon neutrality by 2027 that Green Co-op is aiming for, converting delivery trucks to EVs is essential. We started introducing EV trucks in 2022 and plan to add an additional 206 units in FY2026.
■ Electricity uses solar, small hydropower, geothermal, and biomass, not relying on fossil fuels
For charging EV trucks, we use electricity from 'Green Co-op Denki', which does not emit CO2 during power generation. We are pursuing carbon neutrality by being particular about the electricity that powers the EV trucks.
■ Self-sufficiency in renewable energy electricity
At the Chuen Branch, a 45kW self-consumption solar power generation system is installed on the roof.
This facility generates approximately 63,000 kWh of electricity annually, which is used for charging EV trucks in addition to being utilized within the business office.
■ Used EV batteries are circulated through 'Collection', 'Reuse', and 'Remanufacturing'
We participate in the Green EV Battery Network Fukuoka (nickname: GBNet Fukuoka) established by Fukuoka Prefecture, contributing to the resource circulation of used EV batteries. GBNet Fukuoka consists of companies and organizations such as automobile manufacturers and metal recyclers who agreed with the prefecture's call, aiming to realize a virtuous cycle for the environment and economy through a series of processes from 'collection' to 'reuse' and 'remanufacturing' of used EV batteries.
Carbon Neutral Co-op
https://carbonneutral.greencoop.or.jp/
■ Reference URL (Press Release)
Reducing fuel costs by 37% per month through EV delivery trucks even amid soaring gasoline prices
Green Co-op aims to convert all trucks to EVs, planning to add 206 units in FY2026
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FAQ
When does GreenCoop aim to achieve carbon neutrality?
We aim to reduce greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions from business activities to zero by 2027.
What type of electricity is used to charge the EV trucks?
The electricity used to charge the EV trucks comes from 'GreenCoop Electricity,' which does not emit CO2 during generation, and from a self-consumption solar power system (45kW output) installed on branch rooftops.
What happens to old EV batteries?
We participate in the GreenEV Battery Network Fukuoka (GNet Fukuoka) and use a cycle of recovery, reuse, and remanufacturing to reduce environmental impact.