Kier trials use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuels across its construction business to help the company reach its net zero goals
The four sites undertaking the Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel trials are:
- Newmarket Approach in Leeds
- NHS Golden Jubilee Surgical Centre in Glasgow
- Durham History Centre & Archives
- Shakespeare North in Prescott.
HVO fuel could save the site’s CO2 emissions by up to net 90%, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by up to 27% and particulate matter by up to 84%.
The fuel is manufactured from 100% renewable and sustainable waste, all ethically sourced and derived from raw materials and is a ‘drop in’ fuel that can replace diesel with no changes required to the engine or operational infrastructure.
It is legal for road and non-road use and offers significant reductions in noxious tailpipe emissions.
This trial is being delivered in line with Kier’s Building for a Sustainable World framework, which seeks to create a resilient, purpose driven business.
‘Reach our net zero goals’
Hannah Aston, environmental manager at Kier Regional Building North & Scotland, said: “This is a crucial trial, which is aligned to the overall group sustainability framework and the results will help us reach our net zero goals.
“We’re thrilled that we have been able to launch it on three sites so far and we’re continuing to work with our supply chain to launch further trials.
“Across the sites there are a number of vehicles and generators running on HVO fuel and we’re in discussions with the rest of the supply chain to extend the trial to other vehicles.
“So far, the feedback has been excellent and we look forward to seeing the results.”
