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COP26 launch of ‘decarbonise logistics’ map
Logistics UK will launch its decarbonisation manifesto for the logistics industry virtually from COP26 in a free ‘Route to Net Zero’ webinar to be held on Transport Day – 10...
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Government must allow all zero emission vehicles in order to achieve net zero
Industry body UKPIA is calling for Government to drop its narrow focus on electric vehicles and include all types of zero emission cars and vans (ZEVs) in transport decarbonisation plans....
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Coca-Cola begins new UK HVO trial to cut vehicle emissions
...carbon footprint related to supply chain transportation, from production of the can to the final delivery stage to the customer. HVO can be used as the primary fuel source for...
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Drop in oil product demand highlighted in industry review
...emissions reductions in energy and other sectors, transport has become the largest source of GHG emissions. The changing face of transport A wide range of vehicles are supplied by products...
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Another energy giant expands interest in biofuels
...products per year, based on the potential capacity of five facilities. Lowering transport sector emissions “The agreement with Biojet AS advances ExxonMobil’s efforts to provide lower-emissions products for the transportation...
Opinion
UKIFDA urges UK Government to reconsider red diesel entitlement deadline
...including the construction industry, pleasure craft industry, refrigeration transport and users of back-up generators such as hospitals, data centres and schools. “Curbing the use of red diesel in such a...
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Unique tool to calculate carbon emissions
...services to help its clients to understand their environmental impact, decarbonise operations and take positive action towards a sustainable future. These services include: Net-Zero Strategies and Action Plans Carbon Offsetting...
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University scientists have developed a greener marine fuel
...Kalam Hossain, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical, Biomedical and Design Engineering, said: “Over the past ten years both the volume of marine transport and the corresponding greenhouse gas...
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Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland
...the mileage of core urban dwellers with little by way of community transport options, and 50% of Irelands energy consumption is currently delivered by oil so the challenge is not...
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UKIFDA encourages homeowners to start biofuel transition
...market. “We have been lobbying the UK government and the Committee on Climate Change and the Irish government and the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAi) to support our industry’s strategy...
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Recycling company introduces 100% biomethane food waste trucks
...emissions while offering sustainable solutions for commercial businesses nationwide. Clean trucks, clear conscience The new trucks introduced by the nation’s largest food waste collector run entirely on biomethane, a renewable...
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Fuelling regional growth in the Northern Powerhouse
...assist in the improvement of local air quality Certas Energy has become an official partner of the Northern Powerhouse, joining the partnership to support improvements in fuel efficiency, transportation and...
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Stolt Tank Containers opens new depot in Scotland
...steam-heating bays and parking for 30 trucks. A wastewater treatment plant offers a sustainable solution for handling waste, limiting water use and reducing transport-related CO2 emissions. Michael Kramer, President, Stolt...
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Trafigura set to expand into biofuels sector with Greenergy acquisition
...oil and oil products. While the company transported over a million tons of biofuels in 2023, its crude oil shipments exceeded 136 million tons. Ben Luckock, Global Head of Oil...
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Record results for Essar
...Oil (UK) has announced its best ever financial results, for the year ending March 31st 2016. During the year, Stanlow, which produces 16% of the UK’s transport fuel demand, processed...
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Decarbonising industry – working together is key to accelerating the energy transition
As the UK transitions towards a sustainable future, businesses are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. With industrial companies a significant contributor to GHG emissions, decarbonising their operations...
Opinion
Calls for investment in hydrogen
...the UK’s developing hydrogen bus manufacturing sector. Jo Bamford has also applauded Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, who revealed his plans for Hydrogen Bus Town at the Transport Select Committee. Mr...
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Logistics – zero emissions achievable by 2050
With ‘a key role to play in delivering a cleaner, safer environment for all’, David Wells, chief executive of the Freight Transport Association (FTA), set out his framework for the...