Food and beverage ( F&B ) company Nestlé Philippines has partnered with Philippine green logistics services firm Mober to integrate electric vehicles ( EVs ) into its mid- and last-mile delivery operations, supporting its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and helping meet its environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) goals.

As part of the partnership, Mober will provide electric trucks ( e-trucks ) to service Nestlé Philippines’ logistics needs across Metro Manila. And, to ensure seamless and sustainable operations, Mober has dedicated a 60 kilowatt-hour ( kWh ) EV charging station powered entirely by renewable electricity at Nestlé Philippines’ Greater Manila Area Distribution Centre ( GMADC ) in Meycauayan, Bulacan.

This infrastructure helps Nestlé’s EV fleet run entirely on renewable electricity when charged at the GMADC, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. Compared with EVs charged with grid electricity, which emit approximately 0.68 kilograms of carbon dioxide per kWh, the use of renewable electricity for charging eliminates emissions, setting a new standard for zero-emission logistics.

Nestlé Philippines, which achieved 100% renewable electricity in all its sites two years ahead of schedule, has set ambitious sustainability goals, including halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050. By advancing its net-zero roadmap, the company says it, “demonstrates its broader commitment to sustainable operations, responsible sourcing and collaborative innovation across its value chain”.

Looking ahead, Nestlé Philippines is committed to expanding its EV-powered deliveries to more cities nationwide in partnership with Mober.

Mober offers a partnership model that empowers businesses like Nestlé Philippines to effectively integrate sustainability into their supply chains with zero capital expenditures or upfront costs. This collaboration enables them to meet their ESG targets while optimizing their operations, paving the way for a greener future in logistics.

“With our eight electric trucks currently servicing Nestlé Philippines’ operations,” says Dennis Ng, Mober’s CEO, “we’re helping them not only reduce their carbon footprint but also set an example for the FMCG [fast-moving consumer goods] industry.”

Anderson Martins, Nestlé Philippines’ head of supply chain and procurement, adds: “Adding cargo EVs to our distribution fleet is part of our efforts to transform our operations by reducing the carbon emissions of our supply chain. This is part of Nestlé’s global vision of a net-zero future that has brought about various shifts in sustainable business practices.”