Why is it that Hindustan Unilever has eliminated the use of coal and fossil fuels totally?
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That is correct. In fact, Hindustan Unilever has eliminated use of coal across all its operations. It has gone ahead and substituted it with green alternatives like biomass and biodiesel. For this purpose, HUL collaborated with biomass suppliers and local farmers to ensure continuous supply of green fuels.
It is also value accretive. The move will also translate into cost savings for HUL by reducing the fossil fuel dependence. HUL embarked on its zero-coal dream back in 2016. Managing Director, Sanjiv Mehta has underlined the importance of green accountability and reiterated the commitment of HUL for green energy.