DHL’s fueling stations will transition to HVO in the UK

Over 6 million liters of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil are set to be rolled out by the end of 2023, projected to save around 15,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions.

DHL Supply Chain has announced the acceleration of its UK road transport decarbonisation strategy for its customers. In addition to investments already made in deploying vehicles running on biogas and electric vehicles, Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel is now actively being rolled out across the majority of its on-site fuelling stations.

This enables DHL to assess operational processes and the performance of the fuel. With installation scheduled for completion by the end of the year, transitioning to HVO fuel will deliver 80-90% carbon savings compared to diesel; with an estimated total of 15,000 tonnes of CO2e savings being expected to be delivered.

Produced from biomass such as used cooking oils and waste from food manufacture, HVO is a drop-in fuel, meaning it can be used within existing vehicles without compromising operational performance; removing the need for new infrastructure or fleet.

“HVO improves our service to customers by introducing a low-carbon renewable alternative fuel with minimal disruption. As an industry leader, we are rolling out HVO at scale and with impressive pace, to deliver immediate and substantial carbon savings while we continue to work towards viable zero-emission alternatives,” said Saul Resnick, CEO of DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland.

More than six million liters of HVO fuel will be rolled out within DHL’s on-site fuelling stations this year, replacing diesel in 20 locations across the UK.

In 2024, the business plans to install additional fuel bunkers across its network, increasing its use of HVO fuel to over 24 million liters, and with the effect of a full year, the carbon savings impact is set to be even greater.