APPOINTMENTS & NEWS 19
AkzoNobel launches fl eet transformation with fully electric trucks and HVO fuel to cut emissions by over 50%
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kzoNobel has announced the deployment of its fi rst 100% electric trucks and urban trailer fl eet together with a nationwide
hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) powered fl eet in partnership with XPO Logistics. The initiative will cut the company’s transport emissions by over 50% and save approximately 3,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, directly supporting AkzoNobel’s SBTi to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2030, against a 2018 baseline.
MEASURABLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In this landmark move, AkzoNobel will become the fi rst paint brand in the UK to deploy large-scale electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) under the government’s ZEHID programme. The transformation will deliver annual carbon savings in three key areas: • Vehicle effi ciency improvements: 300 tonnes CO2
reduction
• Euro 6 engines and electric vehicles: 700 tonnes CO2
reduction
• HVO fuel adoption: 2,000 tonnes CO2
reduction
These combined savings of 3,000 tonnes annually equate to removing more than 650 average passenger cars from UK roads for a year*.
DUAL-FUEL STRATEGY TARGETS URBAN AND NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS Two fully electric trucks will operate from AkzoNobel’s Slough site to serve London and the surrounding areas. These vehicles will deliver a 100% reduction in direct CO2
emissions while
in operation and contribute to lower noise and air pollution. Complementing this, the HVO- powered fl eet will operate nationwide, ensuring signifi cant reductions in carbon footprint across
both long and short-haul journeys. The fl eet investment is the latest milestone
in AkzoNobel’s Paint the Future initiative, which places sustainability-driven innovation as a key pillar of the business. Building on existing progress, with 100% of purchased electricity used in its UK own operations throughout 2024 being renewable and achieving a 41% reduction in scope 1 carbon emissions that same year, this step demonstrates how AkzoNobel is delivering on its commitment to a more sustainable future. What’s more, the fl eets will deliver new
cutting-edge low-emission products, including 99.9% VOC-free Dulux Easycare and Dulux Walls & Ceilings alongside improved water-based Dulux One Coat Satin.
0121 555 1500
www.akzonobel.com/en/about-us/sustainability
Freefoam Cork plant now powered by 100% renewable energy
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reefoam Building Products is proud to announce that its Cork manufacturing facility is now operating entirely on
renewable energy. This milestone marks a signifi cant achievement in Freefoam’s fi ve-year Sustainability Plan, launched earlier this year, and reinforces the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility. The Cork plant, which runs 24/7 producing long lasting building products, now sources its electricity from a mix of resources including some solar and wind energy. Kevin Cronin, chief operating offi cer, commented: “Freefoam has set clear and ambitious sustainability targets. Transitioning to renewable electricity is a major step toward reducing our carbon emissions and building a more sustainable future.” This initiative is part of a broader strategy to embed sustainable business practices across Freefoam’s operations. Dedicated energy teams at each site are actively exploring ways to improve effi ciency and reduce energy consumption. “This change is something all businesses can take on,” Kevin added. “We believe it’s the right choice and one that quantifi ably reduces our greenhouse gas emissions.” With numerous projects underway, Freefoam
is accelerating its circular economy activities. “We’re on a journey,” Kevin concluded. “Our aim
is to put reduce, re-use, and recycle at the heart of everything we do.” This move positions Freefoam as a
future-fi t organisation and a responsible partner for customers seeking sustainable solutions.
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www.freefoam.com
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