Irish company ATC Computer Transport & Logistics announces landmark €22.5 million investment

Irish company ATC Computer Transport & Logistics announces landmark €22.5 million investment to support  transition of global transportation fleet to zero emission  Heavy Goods Vehicles over next five years.

• One of the most significant private investments in a fleet of this nature in Ireland underpins ATC's long-held commitment to its ‘Driving Green Strategy’ and sustainability goals
   
• Nine battery-electric Volvo Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) added to ATC’s European fleet – allowing ATC to lead the way for a greener future for transport and logistics in the data centre industry across Europe
   
• €500,000 secured from the Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (ZEHDV) Purchase Grant Scheme, funded by the Department of Transport and administered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland

ATC Computer Transport & Logistics (ATC), a leading Irish company providing highly specialised transport, logistics, and technical services to hyperscale data centre operators, high-tech freight forwarders, and original equipment manufacturers worldwide, has today unveiled a landmark investment of €22.5 million over five years to support its companywide ‘Driving Green Strategy’ including the ongoing transition of its HGV fleet from traditional combustion engines to battery-electric power.

The announcement, which is one of Ireland's most significant private investments in a zero tailpipe emission transportation fleet, positions the business as a global leader in the Green Logistics sector. It is also an important milestone in ATC's ambitious target of achieving net zero by 2030. 

As part of the announcement, ATC has recently taken delivery of five state-of-the-art battery-electric Volvo HGVs and two additional Volkswagen ID. Buzz’s for their Irish cloud logistics and technical services operations, adding to their European fleet of 142 vehicles. Four further battery-electric Volvo HGVs have also been integrated into the European fleet.

ATC availed of the Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (ZEHDV) Purchase Grant Scheme, funded by the Department of Transport and administered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, to support the acquisition of battery-operated HVGs for the Irish-based fleet. The €500,000 grant is awarded to facilitate companies and enterprises who wish to purchase zero-emission HGVs. 

Headquartered in Dublin, ATC has a footprint across Ireland, Europe and New Zealand, with major offices in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London. Employing over 250 people from over 31 nationalities, the business plans to increase headcount to 300 by 2026, and add two further international offices.

As pioneers in the cloud logistics and technical services industry, ATC has significantly strengthened its commitment to its ‘Driving Green Strategy’ this year to create a more sustainable business model for the future. The business has grown its ‘Driving Green Strategy’ to assist clients in reaching their own sustainable goals by reducing emissions across services and decarbonising the final mile of customers’ supply chain.

The ‘Driving Green Strategy’ is designed to help ATC clients gain visibility of their carbon emissions in their Scope 3 emissions for subcontracted transport and logistics services. ATC works with clients to design decarbonisation strategies, ranging from strategic supply chain management and sustainable warehousing, to alternative fuels, zero emissions, and waste and recycling management. The ‘Driving Green Strategy’ enables clients to implement emissions reduction options into their operations without constraining business growth.

Keith Young, Managing Director of ATC, says: "Today's announcement is a significant milestone for ATC, and we are incredibly proud to be at the forefront of a more sustainable future in the logistics industry. Since ATC was founded 45 years ago, customer service, quality, and innovation have been at the heart of what we do and now, with these investments, sustainability is also at the very heart of what we do.

By integrating state-of-the-art battery-electric vehicles into our operations, we are reducing our environmental impact and enhancing the efficiency of our services across Ireland and Europe. ATC will continue to be an important partner for our clients as we continue working together to meet their sustainability goals by decarbonising the final mile of their supply chains."

Rainer Hoerbst, Head of Green Logistics at ATC, says: "ATC's investment in zero tailpipe emission vehicles is a significant step towards meeting our net zero 2030 targets. The addition of five new battery electric Volvo HGVs to our global fleet positions us at the forefront of green logistics both at a national and international level. ATC is aligning with global environmental standards and setting new Green Logistics targets. 

By transitioning to a greener fleet, we are helping our data centre clients to decarbonise their supply chain, showcasing that a more sustainable business model is possible for the logistics business. It also proves for our business that decarbonisation can be decoupled from economic growth. As a result, we look forward to seeing this investment's positive impact on our operations and clients.”

James Lawless, Minister of State at the Department of Transport and at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, says: “This significant investment by ATC is a strong testament to the private sector's role in driving Ireland's transition to a low carbon economy. The move towards zero emission HGVs is crucial in achieving Ireland's climate goals, and it's encouraging to see industry leaders, like ATC, take proactive steps to be more sustainable. This announcement not only supports our national sustainability targets but also sets a benchmark for others in the transport and logistics sector.”

Visit www.atc-logistics.com to learn more about the ATC

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Editors Notes:

About ATC:

ATC Computer Transport & Logistics (ATC) is a leading Irish company providing highly specialised transport, logistics, and technical services to hyperscale data centre operators, global freight forwarders, co-location providers and Software as a Service (SaaS) companies worldwide. Founded 45 years ago by Alan and Patricia Young and now led by their son Keith Young, ATC is an Irish family-owned business with a global outlook.

Headquartered in Dublin, ATC has a footprint across Europe and New Zealand. ATC also has offices in London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Frankfurt, employing over 250 people from over 31 nationalities.

ATC's success and growth are built on a foundation of safety, security, and sustainability. The company's evolution and continued success can be credited to the strength of its culture, which places teamwork, skill, quality, and innovation at the core of all its processes.

As the company and industry have grown, ATC has carved a niche and expanded beyond its initial transportation offering. The business now provides a full suite of data centre services, ranging from certified secure warehousing, pre-cabling, cabling, server rack, and hardware installation to the refreshing, decommissioning, removal, and recycling of obsolete equipment in the most environmentally responsible way possible.

For over 40 years, ATC has implemented award-winning practices to reduce emissions and was one of the first companies in Europe to be accredited with the Green TruckSafe Standard from the Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI).

ATC has also significantly strengthened its commitment to the ‘Driving Green Strategy’ this year, rapidly scaling up green initiatives across Ireland and Europe to achieve its ambitious targets of zero-tailpipe emissions and companywide net zero emissions by 2030. This includes the recent delivery of nine battery-electric Volvo Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) — one of the most significant investments in a private fleet of its nature in Ireland. ATC also expanded its fleet earlier this year with ten Volkswagen ID. Buzz vans which are now operating across Ireland and Europe.

ATC's ‘Driving Green Strategy’ will significantly reduce the company's emissions and, in turn, help reduce its customers' environmental impact, contributing to a greener Cloud Supply Chains overall. 

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