Aldi is converting 30% of its owned HGV fleet to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil, in a move it says will cut 15,400 tonnes of CO2e a year.
The change is being made to 160 HGVs based at its Cardiff, Swindon and Neston distribution centres.
HVO is a diesel alternative that lowers greenhouse gas emissions. Implemented across its entire fleet of more than 550 HGVs, it would eliminate an additional 55,100 tonnes of CO2e per year, according to Aldi.
“Switching to HVO fuels on our lorry fleet aligns with our long-term sustainability goals and reflects our commitment to reducing our carbon emissions,” said Aldi national sustainability director Liz Fox.
“We are always looking for ways to continue our efforts to drive positive change across the business and this move in particular is a significant milestone for Aldi.”
PepsiCo also recently switched to trucks powered by HVO, saying it generated 85% less greenhouse emissions than conventional diesel.
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