Irish company ATC Computer Transport & Logistics has unveiled a €22.5m investment to support transition of global transportation fleet to zero emission heavy goods vehicles over next five years.
- One of the most significant private investments in a fleet of this nature in Ireland underpins ATC's long-held commitment to its ‘Driving Green Strategy’ and sustainability goals;
- Nine battery-electric Volvo Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) added to ATC’s European fleet – allowing ATC to lead the way for a greener future for transport and logistics in the data centre industry across Europe;
- €500,000 secured from the Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (ZEHDV) Purchase Grant Scheme, funded by the Department of Transport and administered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
ATC Computer Transport & Logistics (ATC), an Irish company providing specialised transport, logistics, and technical services to hyper-scale data centre operators, high-tech freight forwarders, and original equipment manufacturers worldwide, has unveiled an investment of €22.5m over five years to support its company-wide ‘Driving Green Strategy’ including the ongoing transition of its HGV fleet from traditional combustion engines to battery-electric power.
Green logistics sector
The announcement, which is one of Ireland's most significant private investments in a zero tailpipe emission transportation fleet, positions the business as a global leader in the green logistics sector. It is also an important milestone in ATC's ambitious target of achieving net zero by 2030.
As part of the announcement, ATC has recently taken delivery of five battery-electric Volvo HGVs and two additional Volkswagen ID. Buzz’s for its Irish cloud logistics and technical services operations, adding to its European fleet of 142 vehicles. Four further battery-electric Volvo HGVs have also been integrated into the European fleet.
ATC availed of the Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (ZEHDV) Purchase Grant Scheme, funded by the Department of Transport and administered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, to support the acquisition of battery-operated HVGs for the Irish-based fleet. The €500,000 grant is awarded to facilitate companies and enterprises who wish to purchase zero-emission HGVs.
Headquartered in Dublin, ATC has a footprint across Ireland, Europe and New Zealand, with major offices in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London. Employing over 250 people from more than 31 nationalities, the business plans to increase headcount to 300 by 2026, and add two further international offices.
As pioneers in the cloud logistics and technical services industry, ATC has significantly strengthened its commitment to its ‘Driving Green Strategy’ this year to create a more sustainable business model for the future.
The business has grown its ‘Driving Green Strategy’ to assist clients in reaching their own sustainable goals by reducing emissions across services and decarbonising the final mile of customers’ supply chain.
The ‘Driving Green Strategy’ is designed to help ATC clients gain visibility of their carbon emissions in their Scope 3 emissions for subcontracted transport and logistics services.
ATC works with clients to design decarbonisation strategies, ranging from strategic supply chain management and sustainable warehousing, to alternative fuels, zero emissions, and waste and recycling management. The ‘Driving Green Strategy’ enables clients to implement emissions reduction options into their operations without constraining business growth.
Keith Young, managing director of ATC, said: "Today's announcement is a significant milestone for ATC, and we are incredibly proud to be at the forefront of a more sustainable future in the logistics industry. Since ATC was founded 45 years ago, customer service, quality, and innovation have been at the heart of what we do and now, with these investments, sustainability is also at the very heart of what we do.
'Decarbonising the final mile of supply chains'
"By integrating state-of-the-art battery-electric vehicles into our operations, we are reducing our environmental impact and enhancing the efficiency of our services across Ireland and Europe. ATC will continue to be an important partner for our clients as we continue working together to meet their sustainability goals by decarbonising the final mile of their supply chains."
Rainer Hoerbst, head of green logistics at ATC, said: "ATC's investment in zero tailpipe emission vehicles is a significant step towards meeting our net zero 2030 targets. The addition of five new battery electric Volvo HGVs to our global fleet positions us at the forefront of green logistics both at a national and international level. ATC is aligning with global environmental standards and setting new Green Logistics targets.
"By transitioning to a greener fleet, we are helping our data centre clients to decarbonise their supply chain, showcasing that a more sustainable business model is possible for the logistics business. It also proves for our business that decarbonisation can be decoupled from economic growth. As a result, we look forward to seeing this investment's positive impact on our operations and clients.”
Minister James Lawless said: “This significant investment by ATC is a strong testament to the private sector's role in driving Ireland's transition to a low carbon economy. The move towards zero emission HGVs is crucial in achieving Ireland's climate goals, and it's encouraging to see industry leaders, like ATC, take proactive steps to be more sustainable. This announcement not only supports our national sustainability targets but also sets a benchmark for others in the transport and logistics sector.”