DX Group has taken another step toward its net zero goal with the switch from fossil fuels to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) at its flagship central hub in Willenhall, UK.
The Willenhall hub has historically used around three million liters of diesel per annum and the switch to HVO is expected to result in a 16% reduction in its fuel emissions (scope 1 and 3) in 2025 compared to 2024. The HVO is made from 100% renewable feedstocks and certified waste and is 100% biodegradable.
DX has partnered with Certas Energy, the largest independent distributor of bulk fuels and lubricants in the UK, for the sustainable fuel initiative.
Paul Ibbetson, chief executive officer of DX Group, commented, “Reducing our carbon footprint is high on our agenda at DX Group. We are therefore delighted to have switched to HVO from fossil fuel at our flagship central hub in Willenhall, the largest hub in the group.
“We plan to roll out the switchover to HVO across as many of the hubs in our network as is feasible. With our commitment to being net zero by 2050, we are strongly focused on identifying the viable pathways and technologies that will help us to achieve this target.”