Komatsu Co., Ltd (Hereinafter referred to as“Komatsu”)With its wholly owned subsidiaries——Komatsu Europe(KEISA) Decision Works to be produced in European regional plants、The filling fuel of mining machinery is changed from diesel fuel to hydrogenated vegetable oil in turn.(Hereinafter referred to as“HVOFuel”)。Starting in April 2023，First, in the construction machinery department of Komatsu Germany Co., Ltd.(Hereinafter referred to as“KGC”,Address：Hanover, Germany)The factory began to switch.，After that, production plants in other European regions will be switched in turn.。It is hoped that through the above efforts，Be able to introduce to the customerHVOWhile the fuel is environmentally friendly,，For the whole project construction、The mining industry is carbon neutral，Contribute to a sustainable future。

▲Construction Machinery Filling at Komatsu Plant in Hanover, GermanyHVOFuel

2021，Komatsu Announces Carbon Neutrality by 2050，The target of reducing carbon dioxide emissions is not limited to their own production plants. (Scope1+2)And that use proces of own products. (Scope3 Category 11)， It extends to the customer's entire site.。Medium-term business plan starting in April 2022——“DANTOTSU Value–Together, to ‘The Next’ for sustainable growth”This declaration is also clearly defined as the goal of the challenge.。

HVOFuel is made from corrosive oil.、Animal fat waste、Paraffin fuel produced from renewable raw materials such as vegetable oils and residues，AdoptHVOThe fuel is expected to work.、Of mining machineryCO2 Emissions reduced by up to 90 percent%（Note 1）。In addition，Komatsu independent research and development、Manufactured engines may be filled directly with the aboveHVOFuel，There is no need for special specification changes and modifications to the engine.，And no special equipment is required for filling.（Note 2）。Therefore, there is no additional investment due to switching.，It can quickly achieve the effect of greatly reducing carbon dioxide emissions.（Note 3）。

Komatsu is actively developing new power sources and solutions，Uch as a fuel cell (FC) And hydrogen fuel engine, among others.，Aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050。Prior to the completion of the development of the new power sources and solutions described above“Transitional technology”，Switch fueling toHVOFuel is an efficient and economical option to conserve limited resources，Helps achieve carbon neutrality at customer sit。

Komatsu Approves Medium-Term Business Plan“DANTOTSU Value–Together, to ‘The Next’ for sustainable growth”The value of the advantages presented in (DANTOTSU Value，That is, through revenue improvement andESGThe virtuous circle of problem solving realizes the creation of customer value.)，New steps towards the realization of the future scene，Strive to pass on a sustainable future to the next generation。

Note 1：It refers to the project equipped with Komatsu engine.、Used in mining machinery and equipmentHVOOne of the main suppliers of fuel——NesteOf the companyNeste MY Renewable Diesel (=HVO 100)In the case of。

Note 2：Use only as specified by KomatsuHVOFuel。

Note 3：CO2 The emission reduction is calculated according to the calculation method of each country andHVOThe raw materials used in fuel manufacture vary in composition.。In addition，By usingHVOFuel，The output of the engine may vary。