Simarco Move To Sustainable Fuel

Simarco moves to power its fleet using sustainable alternative fuel.

We are pleased to announce that as a part of our sustainability strategy, Simarco has started to use HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel across its fleet.

HVO is a sustainable drop-in diesel alternative that offers superior operational and environmental performance over fossil diesel. It is synthesised from 100% renewable raw materials with a potential of reducing net CO₂ greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 90%.

Simarco will take a phased approach during this transition. During the initial phase, Simarco will be using 50% HVO in its ten 44T vehicles (trunkers) with the highest mileage in the network. Using 50% HVO will provide reduction of 45% in CO₂ emissions from these trunkers, resulting in an annual saving of 814 tonnes CO₂ emissions.

These savings will reduce the emissions per transported pallet to 0.009 tonnes CO₂ emissions/500 miles. To fulfil the fuelling requirements of these vehicles, Simarco has also invested in a 50,000 litres HVO fuel tank, which is installed at its Witham, Crittall Road hub.

The move forms part of our five-year road map to roll out our sustainability vision and goals.