Decarbonisation
Energy- and cost-efficient decarbonisation options for mining operations
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to decarbonising mine sites. That’s why Liebherr Mining offers a range of solutions to help customers reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions based on their specific site requirements and decarbonisation strategies.
Agnostic and upgradable: the Liebherr Mining approach
Our mining decarbonisation initiatives
Low carbon emission options
We offer a range of low-carbon solutions for our excavators and off-highway trucks to help customers take their first steps towards decarbonisation. Our trucks and excavators can both run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and are available with Tier 4 final engines that can reduce nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions, depending on engine configuration, fuel type and operating conditions. All of our mining excavators from Generation 7 onwards come with our proprietary engine and hydraulic management systems – Liebherr Power Efficiency – as standard. This can reduce fuel consumption by up to 20 % compared to machines without these systems. And all of our off-highway trucks are compatible with the Liebherr Trolley Assist System which connects a truck’s drive system to a mine’s power grid, subsequently reducing fuel consumption and facilitating increased productivity through faster speed on grade.
Supporting emissions reductions across the value chain
We are also investigating carbon reduction for Scope 1 and 2, and relevant Scope 3 categories other than Scope 3 Category 11. This will be defined at the Liebherr Group level. In 2022, the Liebherr Group published its corporate responsibility policy, which summarised the Group’s responsibility towards both people and the environment. This policy defined the Group’s objectives and commitments for social responsibility, sustainable business management, health, safety and the environment. As part of the corporate responsibility policy, the Group will continually conduct a business-wide analysis of the emissions of its diversified product portfolio.
Liebherr Mining’s decarbonisation history
We’ve been developing electrification and alternative drive solutions since we delivered our first electric excavator in 1981. From early electric solutions to exciting hydrogen-powered technologies, our commitment to decarbonisation spans decades of continuous progress. Explore the milestones that have shaped our journey to reducing operational greenhouse gas emissions for our customers.
Delivery of Liebherr’s first electric mining excavator. This pioneering achievement marked the beginning of the company’s journey towards electrification of mining equipment.
Delivery of Liebherr’s first electric mining excavator. This pioneering achievement marked the beginning of the company’s journey towards electrification of mining equipment.
The five pillars of Liebherr Mining decarbonisation
Powering machines with electricity
Alternative fuels
Contributing to the circular economy
Improving fuel efficiency
