Glencar Construction Announces Switch to Low Carbon HVO Fuel
Glencar Construction has announced its intention to switch to low carbon Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel across all active construction sites from the start of the year and moving forward. This major move will see HVO used in site setups, welfare establishments, and on-site power generation, making Glencar one of the first contractors in the Logistics & Industrial sector to mandate the switch across all sites.
HVO, a low carbon biofuel created by reacting waste vegetable oils and animal fats with hydrogen, will deliver up to a 90% reduction in direct CO2 emissions and an 80% reduction in other harmful emissions such as particulate matter. Glencar's annual diesel use currently emits over 720 tonnes of CO2, accounting for the majority of their Scope 1 carbon emissions, which the switch to HVO is set to reduce.
James Scott, Glencar's Director of ESG, stated, “Our transition to HVO is a major strategic step change that will make an immediate difference and impact on our carbon in construction performance. We estimate a reduction of over 90% in our Scope 1 emissions when every construction site is using HVO."
Glencar aims to achieve Net Zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2025 and Scope 3 emissions by 2045. They continue to monitor new technologies and innovations to ensure sustainable solutions. The switch to HVO also enhances their emissions data accuracy, as HVO is certified through the ISCC and UK’s RFAS schemes, ensuring all feedstocks are 100% renewable under the Renewable Energy Directive 2.
While recognising the carbon reduction potential of HVO, Glencar will closely monitor the sustainability of their supply chain.
HVO, a low carbon biofuel created by reacting waste vegetable oils and animal fats with hydrogen, will deliver up to a 90% reduction in direct CO2 emissions and an 80% reduction in other harmful emissions such as particulate matter. Glencar's annual diesel use currently emits over 720 tonnes of CO2, accounting for the majority of their Scope 1 carbon emissions, which the switch to HVO is set to reduce.
James Scott, Glencar's Director of ESG, stated, “Our transition to HVO is a major strategic step change that will make an immediate difference and impact on our carbon in construction performance. We estimate a reduction of over 90% in our Scope 1 emissions when every construction site is using HVO."
Glencar aims to achieve Net Zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2025 and Scope 3 emissions by 2045. They continue to monitor new technologies and innovations to ensure sustainable solutions. The switch to HVO also enhances their emissions data accuracy, as HVO is certified through the ISCC and UK’s RFAS schemes, ensuring all feedstocks are 100% renewable under the Renewable Energy Directive 2.
While recognising the carbon reduction potential of HVO, Glencar will closely monitor the sustainability of their supply chain.
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