British Gypsum introduces HVO to HGV fleet

THIS ADDITIONAL investment in low-emission vehicles reflects British Gypsum’s ongoing commitment to significantly reducing its impact on the environment, putting it on course to achieving its pledge of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

British Gypsum has started to convert its HGV fleet from diesel to HVO and is expected to use approximately 75,000 litres of fuel per week. This means that around 40% of the company’s UK fleet will now operate on HVO fuel, with a further 10% using Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The use of multi-fuelled vehicles at this scale is expected to reduce British Gypsum’s carbon emissions by approximately 70%, year on year.

To support the implementation of HVO vehicles, British Gypsum has made several upgrades to site infrastructure, including an HVO refuelling point in Robertsbridge and a new fuel island capable of delivering 110,000 litres a week at its Distribution Centre in Gotham.

HVO is an emerging ‘drop-in’ fuel replacement for diesel, and is manufactured at refineries from waste materials such as cooking oils and other waste streams that are not fit for human consumption. The British Gypsum vehicles are using Green D+ HVO, which is an EN15940 fuel – recognised by almost all major engine manufacturers as it leaves no carbon deposits, and also has a cleaning effect on engines. 

British Gypsum supply chain director Jag Gill, says: “As well as investing in low-emission alternative fuels, British Gypsum is also focused on reducing the carbon footprint of our buildings at each site. By working towards net zero buildings, evaluating the energy renovations of existing buildings, and incorporating greater use of in-situ renewables, together we can reduce our environmental impact and journey towards a greener future.”