On November 4, 2025, together with our global logistics partner Maersk, we have launched our first electric van in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step forward in decarbonizing our logistics operations and advancing sustainable mobility solutions in the region.
Operating within Jeddah, the new electric van covers up to 3,500 kilometres per month within a 50-kilometre radius, reducing our reliance on diesel vehicles while ensuring consistent and efficient delivery for BinDawood Group, one of our key retail customers. As we continue to drive sustainable transformation, maintaining a customer-centric approach remains essential to how we deliver value responsibly.
“This is the first van deployment in our Saudi fleet, and it represents our commitment to reducing logistics-related emissions wherever feasible,” says Ahmed Kadous, Head of Customer Operations, Unilever Middle East, Turkey, Pakistan and Bangladesh. “This is another building block of our emission reduction plans in partnership with Maersk. We’re proud to introduce this innovation in Saudi Arabia, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and joining global efforts. By improving efficiency and cutting emissions, we strengthen sustainability while delivering greater value to our customers.”
This milestone builds on the 2024 consolidation of Unilever’s warehouses at the Maersk Logistics Park in Jeddah, which has already reduced logistics emissions by 5%. It also supports Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s broader Net Zero by 2060 ambition. Read more about it here.
Looking ahead, we remain focused on scaling new innovations across our logistics network, further embedding sustainability at every step of our operations.
