As part of this work, DSV installed a HVO fuel bunker at its Purfleet Site, holding 30,000 litres of HVO.
The final mile fleet covers approximately 2,000,000 miles per annum.
According to DVS, implementing the use of HVO fuel in this area contributes up to a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions.
The move follows results from trials which showed that DSV needed to implement a sustainable solution for fuel usage.
John Hawksworth, senior director – domestic operations, said: “The results of sustainability trials highlight the strides we are making towards DSV reducing our environmental impact whilst complying with the cleaner energy alternatives outlined on our decarbonisation roadmap. DSV are in a great place to achieve our carbon reduction targets in the coming years. The potential reductions in net greenhouse gas emissions demonstrate how effective HVO fuel can be for driving sustainability within our operations. This unique deployment and implementation of alternative fuel technologies in our operation is also a leap forward for our customers on their sustainability journey.”
Additionally, DSV is evaluating the implementation of HVO with the Mercia and Manchester final mile fleet.
