ARENA funding agreement
ANC are proud to announce a significant new funding agreement with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to accelerate the electrification of our delivery fleet.
Leading the transition to a greener future in the last mile
ANC’s Last Mile Delivery Vehicle Electrification Project will be supported by ARENA as part of its Driving the Nation program – an ongoing initiative aimed at enabling the deployment of new zero emissions vehicle technologies.
Watch: ARENA funding announcement
Joe Sofra (CEO) and Mo Abbas (Chief Growth and Sustainability Officer) talk about our fleet electrification plans supported by ARENA.
Better for customers, better for Australia
"We’re thrilled to receive support from ARENA for this groundbreaking project”, said Joe Sofra, ANC CEO.
"As a company committed to sustainability and innovation, this initiative represents a significant step forward in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and lead the transition to a greener future."
“We believe this project will not only drive environmental benefits but will also demonstrate that EV’s can lead to operational efficiencies and increased customer satisfaction in the last mile, paving the way for broader EV adoption in the industry.”
Our electric roll-out plan
Over the next 2 years, ANC will spearhead the deployment and operation of 112 electric vehicles and charging stations across Australia, making significant progress towards our goal of electrifying 30% of our last mile delivery fleet by 2028.
We’re excited to be working with ARENA, and we’re proud to be leading the charge towards a more sustainable last mile for the next generation of Australians.
Charging infrastructure and operational discovery
We’ve had over 20 EV’s in our fleet for the past couple of years as part of a test and learn programme. And one of the key learnings is that you must establish the right operational infrastructure to support the technology. That’s why our EV roll-out programme twill also include the installation of 112 charging stations to power the EV fleet.
This strategic charging infrastructure will be used to support daytime operations and ensure optimal vehicle uptime and reliability. ANC will also explore novel commercial strategies to address the total cost of ownership gap between electric and conventional vehicles, paving the way for broader EV adoption amongst Delivery Professionals in the industry.
Benefits for our Clients
The total cost of ownership (TCO) gap of operating an internal combustion engine (ICE) versus a battery electric vehicle (BEV) has been one of the primary factors that has limited EV adoption. The ARENA funding agreement enables a moderated TCO up-charge which will limit the cost impact to clients.
This funding also enhances our ability to build expertise in managing a large fleet of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and achieve economies of scale, further minimising the total cost of ownership gap over time.
We operate a mixed-modal charging strategy, reducing our reliance on clients to install charging infrastructure. With 112 new electric vehicles and charging stations to be deployed over the next 2 years, we can ensure optimal up-time and reliability for our client's deliveries, supporting their commitment to consistent, timely, sustainable service.
Planet positive innovation
In 2020, 38% of Australia’s transport-related CO2 emissions were from light and heavy commercial vehicles. That’s why we believe a business like ours has an opportunity, and an obligation, to lead the industry towards a lower carbon last mile.
Our journey towards electrification is already well underway and in the past year we grew our electric fleet to 27 vehicles – with a mix of electric Pantech trucks, LDV vans and tuk tuks.
Accelerating this transformation over the next few years will benefit everyone in Australia, and on the planet.
The future of last mile delivery is electric, and we couldn’t be more excited!
Get in touch for your Scope 3 emissions reduction plan
Our ARENA partnership is one of the most exciting developments in ANC’s 100+ year history, and we want our clients to join us on this exciting journey.
We want to hear from you about your sustainability ambitions and how we can help.
Get in touch directly with our Sales team to discuss a Scope 3 emissions reduction plan for your business.
We look forward to hearing from you, and we look forward to working together to create more sustainable smiles for generations to come.
