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In France, XPO Logistics manages a key part of SKF's logistics, with a dedicated 6,000 m² storage space in a 24,000 m² warehouse located in Parçay-Meslay (37). Every day, five shuttles transport components used in bearing manufacturing (rings, cages, seals, plastic cups) between this warehouse and the SKF plant in Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire (Indre-et-Loire). Until now, these shuttles were carried out using a combustion engine truck. As part of its commitment to more sustainable growth, SKF recently adopted an electric tractor truck, a solution proposed by XPO Logistics to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. In early 2024, XPO Logistics ordered 105 electric tractor-trailers, in addition to 125 electric rigids, also planned for gradual integration into its fleet by the end of 2026. The electric trucks, which operate without direct CO2 emissions, also contribute to improving the environment by limiting noise and odor pollution. Equipped with a 360° camera, they enhance safety by eliminating blind spots.
This initiative is one of the concrete actions XPO Logistics is taking in France as part of its corporate social responsibility approach, with priorities including reducing the environmental impact of its operations, being a leading employer, and acting as a trusted partner. To promote decarbonization, XPO Logistics is positioning itself as a provider of multi-energy and multi-modal solutions. In addition to its electric vehicles, XPO Logistics offers its customers vehicles powered by biofuel, natural gas, or modal shifts to river, sea, or rail. SKF is also actively committed to a CSR approach to promote sustainable development and reduce its environmental impact. The company aims to decarbonize its operations by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain by 2050.
In France, SKF has implemented concrete initiatives at its Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire site, such as the installation of a biomass boiler room, the renovation of the heating network, optimized energy management, LED lighting, and a high-performance logistics building (LEED certified). These achievements have already saved 4,000 tons of CO2 equivalent at SKF's main site in France. The site, which already has 12,600 m² of solar panels in the employee parking lot, will also be modernized with additional solar panels and insulation work to reduce its environmental impact.