DHL Supply Chain today announced that it is accelerating its UK road transport decarbonization strategy for its customers.
In addition to the investment already being made in the introduction of vehicles running on biogas and electric vehicles, HVO fuels are now being actively rolled out at most on-site filling stations across the UK, with DHL helping to improve operational processes and You can now evaluate the performance of your fuel. . With installation expected to be completed by the end of the year, the transition to HVO fuel will deliver 80-90% carbon savings compared to diesel.Emit an estimated total of 15,000 tons of CO2You can expect savings.
HVO, which is produced from biomass such as used cooking oil or food manufacturing waste, is a drop-in fuel that can be used within existing vehicles without compromising operational performance. Eliminates the need for new infrastructure or fleets.
Saul Resnick, CEO of DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland, said: HVO improves our service to our customers by introducing low-carbon, renewable alternative fuels with minimal disruption. As an industry leader, we are deploying HVO at scale and at an impressive pace to deliver immediate and significant carbon reductions, while continuing to work towards viable zero-emission alternatives.we By inviting our customers to join us on this transformation journey and actively collaborate in the adoption of these greener alternatives, we are making our supply chains greener. We can provide our customers with powerful tools for”
More than six million liters of HVO fuel will be introduced at DHL's on-site filling stations this year, replacing diesel at 20 locations across the UK. The company plans to install additional fuel bunkers across its network in 2024, increasing HVO fuel use to more than 24 million liters, resulting in even greater carbon reductions over a one-year period. Become.
The rollout of HVO fuel in the UK delivers on DHL's recently announced Green Transport Policy, a global standard for the best green alternative fuels for each market. The policy includes an investment of around 200 million euros in alternative technologies and fuels to work with customers to reduce his CO2 emissions by nearly 300,000 tons over the next three years.
