CEVA Logistics encourages the use of HVO to reduce CO2e emissions by approximately 90% from well to wheel.
REHAU has improved the end-to-end sustainability of its district heating business by considering the impact of product delivery, switching to powering 85% of its lorries with hydrotreated vegetable oil in partnership with CEVA Logistics.
Recent UK government data suggests that as much as 13% of greenhouse gas emissions may have been produced by industry. Research also, however, highlights the impact logistics could be having on the environment - potentially accounting for seven per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Businesses will need to strategise how to make their logistics more sustainable in the years to come and adopt low-carbon solutions, like HVO, in order to ensure true end-to-end sustainability.
REHAU has worked with CEVA Logistics for over four years, and has recently implemented lower-carbon delivery through the use of HVO. CEVA has invested to make the availability of HVO more widespread across the UK and Europe, helping companies to improve the sustainability of their deliveries. CEVA encourages the use of HVO to reduce CO2e emissions by approximately 90% from well to wheel.
So far this year, CEVA in the UK has completed over 2,500 deliveries for REHAU’s Water Technologies division, travelling over 210,000 miles while using HVO, representing 85% of CEVA’s overall REHAU district heating pipe deliveries.
Paul Farr, Managing Director of Ground & Rail for Northwest Europe at CEVA Logistics said: "As we embrace the shift towards more sustainable logistics, we are not just adapting to the future, we are shaping it. By investing now in solutions like HVO fuel, we are leading the way for a sustainable, more responsible industry. This tangible step today demonstrates our commitment to our customers, our communities and our planet."
Steve Richmond, Sales & Marketing Director at REHAU said: “Businesses have a responsibility to examine the full lifecycle of products and work to minimise their environmental impact. From manufacturing pipework for low-carbon applications with 100% renewable energy to minimising the impact of delivery and installation. Using hydrotreated vegetable oil is one of many ways we’ve worked to futureproof our operations.”
REHAU has a keen focus on creating a sustainable future, driving progress in product quality and durability to create polymer products that are fit for the future. Since 2023, all Water Technologies factories in Europe have used 100% green electricity, while its recently launched CLIP-FLEX shroud now includes 80% recycled content.
Beyond manufacturing, material selection by specifiers also plays a key role, with the shift from steel to polymer pre-insulated pipework able to cut overall freight emissions from the product’s delivery by as much as 67% due to its lower weight.
