In a significant move towards sustainable logistics, Europa Road and DPD Netherlands have partnered to replace diesel with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO-100) in their operations. This change aligns with broader emissions reduction targets set by the EU and UK for road freight industries.
- The new contract involves Europa Road shifting to HVO-100 for daily linehauls between Eindhoven, Netherlands, and Hinckley, UK, marking a substantial reduction in carbon footprint.
- Nationwide Fuels indicates that HVO-100 can significantly cut emissions, reducing CO2 by up to 90%, particulate matter by 84%, and nitrous oxides by 27%.
- DPD Netherlands aims to conduct 50% of its linehauls using HVO by mid-2024, contributing to its ambitious net-zero goal by 2040.
- This initiative is part of ongoing efforts by Europa Road to integrate sustainable practices, involving collaborations with environmental experts and technology partners.
Europa Road has entered a strategic collaboration with DPD Netherlands to transition from conventional diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO-100). This shift supports new emissions targets under the Emissions Trading System (ETS2), requiring a 42% reduction in emissions by 2030 from 2005 levels. This environmental commitment reflects a growing trend among logistics companies to adopt greener fuel alternatives as national and international regulations tighten.
The implementation of HVO-100 on the e-commerce linehauls, beginning with routes from Eindhoven to Hinckley, involves running two trailers daily, five days a week. An integral part of this contract is Europa Road’s commitment to substituting diesel over 30,000kms with HVO-100. This effort demonstrates the company’s dedication to reducing its carbon footprint effectively.
HVO-100, a biodegradable and non-toxic fuel sourced wholly from raw materials, provides a direct substitute for diesel without compromising performance. As Nationwide Fuels reports, this alternative can cut CO2 emissions by up to 90%, particulate emissions by 84%, and nitrous oxide emissions by 27%. The adoption of such fuels is critical for industries under pressure to innovate in response to climatic imperatives.
Maurice Loef, DPD Netherlands’ Linehaul Director, expressed enthusiasm for this eco-conscious shift, highlighting that the Netherlands to UK operation covers more than 176,000kms annually. By the second quarter of 2024, 50% of these linehauls aim to use HVO-100, solidifying the environmental strategy with Europa Road operating significant mileage using this fuel.
This initiative is part of Europa Road’s broader sustainability projects, which include partnerships with Microlise for telematics and fleet management and Pledge for greenhouse gas reporting and offsetting. These collaborations underscore the company’s proactive approach to implementing impactful and long-lasting environmental solutions.
Europa Road and DPD Netherlands’ shift to HVO demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to sustainability in logistics.
