HVO
As part of our efforts to reduce emissions from our trucks, in January 2021, we took delivery of a 140,000 litre HVO fuel tank and switched our entire fleet based out of our Tweed Valley Maltings – more than 30 trucks – onto HVO.
HVO is a synthetic paraffinic fuel that’s stable, sustainable and high-quality, made from 100% renewable raw materials.
Since switching to HVO, the greenhouse emissions of our transport department has reduced by almost 90%.
Additional haulage partners that we work with also use the fossil-free fuel for their malt deliveries with the company.
Impact of HVO
Certified fuel sources
Our HVO is verified by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) – an independent certification system that verifies the sustainability of biofuels.
This certification ensures that our HVO meets specific environmental, renewability and sustainability requirements, often involving the use of 100% renewable waste products.
HVO is the best available technology to significantly reduce emissions until electric or hydrogen powered haulage vehicles become viable, which is still a number of years away.
