UK-based Grob Group has switched all its delivery vehicles from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to support its efforts to meet net zero emissions by 2030.
According to Certas Energy, who is the official fuel supplier of Grob Group, the decision will saved the company roughly 78 tonnes of carbon emissions in 2024.
Grob Group company LeFactory invested in HVO in November 2024, enabling the company to fuel its entire fleet of ten delivery vehicles—including two Mercedes trucks, four DAF trucks, and three vans. It follows the successful fuelling of its Fire Protection vehicles with HVO in December 2023.
The company said the decision was a ‘no-brainer’ due to the large reduction in carbon compared to white diesel, the cost gap has been reducing, the high cost of procuring electric vehicles, and that high quality HVO is reported to perform better in efficiency, and in the winter months.
HVO is a renewable diesel that can cut carbon emissions caused by fossil diesel by up to 90% and is one of several initiatives invested in by Grob Group as part of the company’s roadmap to net zero by 2030.
In addition to today’s announcement, the firm has also recently become the first in the UK industry to offer ‘green’ steel to its clients, investing in a 245kWp solar system at its Eastbourne facility which covers half of all energy consumption on-site as well as in an electric company car policy.
Switching to HVO directly addresses Scope 1 emissions, and gives the company a competitive advantage over its competitors, says Grob Group Sustainability Manager, Steve Hancock.
Darren Holloway, Commercial Director for Energy Solutions at Certas Energy, said:
“We are pleased to be able to support Grob Group and early-adopters of HVO to meet their net zero goals. This transition fuel will continue to play a central role in helping to decarbonise road transport, and other industries, in the short- and medium-term, benefiting our customers across the UK.
“I expect demand for HVO to continue to grow over the next decade, so now is the time to trial this sustainable solution at your business.”
Olivier Grob, CEO & Owner of Grob Group Ltd, said: “At Grob Group, transitioning our entire fleet to HVO was an easy decision, driven by both the economic and logistical advantages. This step aligns perfectly with our commitment to doing things right.
“We recognise the significant role businesses like ours must play in addressing climate change, and this move is another reflection of our ongoing obsession with finding sustainable solutions that make a real difference. We are grateful that Certas Energy is supporting us in this journey!”
Roughly 9,000 litres of HVO have already been delivered to Grob Group so far this year.
Image courtesy of Grob Group
