Citrosuco tests biomethane in its fleet and projects emissions reductions in transportation.

Citrosuco will begin using biomethane to fuel part of its fleet of heavy vehicles. The company will launch a three-month pilot project. This initiative is part of its ongoing strategy to reduce emissions throughout the logistics chain, aligned with its ESG 2030 commitments.

Biomethane is a renewable natural gas. Replacing fossil fuels with this source allows for a reduction of up to 99% in CO₂ emissions. In the pilot project, Citrosuco will use three trucks with gas propulsion systems. Each vehicle will have a range of up to 500 kilometers per full tank.

The trucks will operate on routes between factories and farms in the interior of São Paulo state. Operations will take place in the Matão and Araras regions. The routes will also include travel to the company's port terminal in Santos. Estimates indicate the elimination of up to 80 tons of CO₂ during the testing period.

The use of biomethane complements other ongoing initiatives. The company is conducting electrification pilots in land-based logistics. The company also uses B24 biobunkers in maritime logistics. These actions indicate a structured decarbonization strategy across different modes of transport.

“We remain focused on efficiency, innovation, and sustainability throughout the entire orange juice and ingredient supply chain,” says Orlando Nastri, Head of ESG at Citrosuco. According to him, the biomethane tests reinforce the commitment to generating a positive impact for society and the planet.

The project involves a partnership with transport companies. “The initiative results from cooperation between Citrosuco and the transport companies Camargo and LZN,” says Mariana Marques Barreiro, Logistics Coordinator at the company. The partners will operate the trucks and support data collection during the testing phase.

Studies in the sugarcane and energy sector indicate that Brazil imports more than 30% of the fossil natural gas it consumes. This volume could be gradually replaced by biomethane. The change would increase the resilience of the energy matrix. The strategy would reduce dependence on imported fuels and stimulate the green economy. The state of São Paulo has a high potential for the production and consumption of this renewable fuel.