The move significantly reduces its impact on the environment and improves driver comfort and safety.
British Gypsum has launched a new industry leading fleet of HGV's launched as part of a commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future
Ensuring that products are delivered to partner construction customers in an efficient, secure, safe and sustainable way, £7 million has been spent significantly reducing impact on the environment and improving driver comfort and safety at the same time.
Fueled by a combination of sustainable fuels, 53 of the HGVs will be powered by HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and the remaining 23 will be fueled by Bio-LNG (liquified natural gas). Expected to cover approximately 150,000km each year, the sustainable fuel will provide a 90% reduction in greenhouse gases, when compared to the outgoing fleet, and a 30% overall reduction across the total network.
Brian Fisher, Head of Distribution, British Gypsum, said: "Our new fleet of vehicles underlines our commitment to ensuring that our products are delivered to customers in an efficient, secure, safe and sustainable way, while further improving welfare standards for our drivers.
The latest investment signifies yet more progress as we continue on our journey to being net carbon zero by 2050 and highlights our continued commitment to the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme and Construction Logistics and Community Safety status."
