Daimler Truck Plant in Saltillo Tops Green Awards

Daimler Truck’s plant in Saltillo, Mexico, received two distinctions at the company’s Green Mover Awards 2026, held in Germany. The facility earned the special Green Engagement award, a distinction granted to only one project worldwide, underscoring the scale and impact of the initiative submitted by the Saltillo team. The Mexican operation also placed second in the Green Supply Chain category, competing against more than 100 projects from Daimler Truck plants globally.

According to Marco Rodríguez, director of external affairs, public policy and sustainability, Daimler Truck Mexico, the company’s Saltillo plant has operated entirely on renewable electricity since 2023, and a new on-site generation project could supply up to 30% of the facility’s energy demand. 

According to the company, the Saltillo plant’s results reflect efforts to integrate sustainability practices across manufacturing and supply chain processes, aligning environmental objectives with operational performance. Jorge Iván Verástegui Muscutt, director of the Saltillo manufacturing plant, said the awards reflect the team’s commitment to environmental stewardship and long-term operational development.

“These awards are a reflection of the talent, passion and commitment of our team to environmental stewardship,” he said. “Daimler Truck is dedicated to building a more sustainable future for our operations, our community and the planet,” Verástegui Muscutt added.

The Green Mover Awards recognize facilities and teams that deliver measurable results in reducing environmental impact, optimizing resource use and advancing continuous improvement across operations. The company evaluates projects based on performance indicators related to environmental efficiency and value chain integration.

Speaking at Mexico Sustainability Summit 2026, Rodríguez said energy efficiency and renewable energy sourcing must align with broader global climate objectives. He noted that globally, the company reduced emissions by 33.5% in 2025 through cleaner electricity sourcing, with 70% of total energy consumption coming from clean sources — evenly split between electricity and gas.

At the summit, Rodríguez also highlighted recent partnerships initiated by Daimler Truck with Cummins and PACCAR to develop battery technologies and reduce supply-chain dependence on Asia, underscoring the strategic importance of energy innovation within the company’s long-term decarbonization strategy.