Speedy adopts HVO for delivery fleet

29 November 2021

Speedy is now fuelling more of its delivery fleet with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and expects to save 5,000 tonnes of CO2e over the next 12 months.

The move covers delivery vehicles, HGVs and tankers at 21 of its biggest locations across the country, representing 92% of the company’s HGV fleet. 

The Green D+ enhanced HVO removes 11% of nitrogen oxide emissions and is 20% lower in particulates than the standard version of the fuel, and is part of Speedy’s plans to have a fully low-carbon fleet by 2030.

The company is also reviewing how staff vehicles can refuel with HVO at its sites.

Mike DeRome, Head of Fuel at Speedy, said: “Our fuel usage comprises the largest part of the business’ carbon footprint, making it a priority area for us to take action. Reducing emissions in our delivery fleet helps customers to make big gains in decarbonising their supply chain, reducing the overall carbon footprint of their projects. 

“The switch to HVO fuel across our commercial fleet also helps the business to instantly reduce carbon emissions without wastefully retiring diesel powered assets early in favour of new vehicles, particularly while electric and hydrogen technologies continue to advance and mature.”

The delivery vehicle rollout follows Speedy’s earlier adoption of HVO for machinery in its Powered Access division. Its Power division is set to make the swap before the end of the year. 

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