Asda is investing in two new liquefied natural gas refuelling (bio-LNG) depots as part of its progress towards reducing carbon emissions.
Working with commercial fuel provider Gasrec, Asda’s investment in the two new refuelling facilities in Warrington and Dartford will mean it has 13 bio-LNG stations located across the UK.
With nearly 800 vehicles, Asda operates the largest fleet of LNG-fuelled trucks in the UK. The fuel is a lower-carbon alternative to diesel.
It said the infrastructure would boost its efforts to decarbonise its operations, aiming to achieve net zero operations by 2040.
Earlier this year, Asda revealed it had reduced operational carbon emissions (Scope 1 & 2) in 2023 by 41% since 2015, with a target to achieve a 50% reduction by 2025.
“Our continued investment in a UK-wide LNG distribution network forms an essential part of our objective to reduce overall carbon emissions across our operations, and towards building a sustainable business for the future,” said Asda central fleet operations manager John Rogerson.
James Westcott, chief commercial officer of Gasrec, added: “We have forged a strong relationship with Asda and it’s a real pleasure to be able to deliver these two latest facilities for them, as they continue to expand their growing gas fleet and invest in a cleaner and greener fuel source.
“As one of the UK’s largest retailers, Asda understands the urgency in the need to cut emissions from its fleet as we all work towards a more sustainable transport sector. Bio-LNG remains a leading alternative to diesel for long-haul operations and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future.”
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