{"id":39798,"date":"2022-06-27T10:15:50","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T09:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hvofueluk.co.uk\/?p=39798"},"modified":"2023-11-15T15:32:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T15:32:00","slug":"drywall-and-brickwork-business-ditches-diesel-for-hvo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hvofueluk.co.uk\/blog\/drywall-and-brickwork-business-ditches-diesel-for-hvo\/","title":{"rendered":"Drywall and Brickwork Business Ditches Diesel for HVO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Derbyshire-based construction company, Phoenix Brickwork, is changing from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for the fuel they use in their equipment. They said that this fuel is high quality, non-toxic, and made from renewable materials that can be regrown, unlike fossil fuels. HVO<\/a> has been used in various industries and is gaining ground in popularity due to the UK\u2019s environmental goals. HVO fuel can be used as an alternative to fossil fuel and offer the same performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company said they are switching their on-site fleet of telehandlers to hydrotreated vegetable oil. The change they are making will cut the CO2 emissions of their vehicles by up to 90%. They also set a deadline of April 2022 to stop using diesel for all their machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Managing director Christian Watson said that the fuel is high quality, non-toxic, and made from renewable materials that can be regrown when stock is needed. HVO is 100% fossil-free, renewable, and biodegradable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The low-carbon and low emission fuel is produced from waste cooking oil. It is compatible with conventional diesel equipment without any modification and even contributes to the protection and longevity of the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With more focus on the world\u2019s environmental health and the Government\u2019s commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, urgent actions from both public and private entities are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their company says that they believe that the time is now, and the faster they act, the better the results will be in the future. Although the fuel may cost more than the standard diesel product, the change has more benefits for the environment, which is why they want to do it. The plant and fleet manager of Phoenix Brickwork, Craig Barron, said he wanted to put the business at the front of the construction industry\u2019s drive towards carbon neutralisation. He added that it is rewarding to be part of a forward-looking firm that has built sustainability into its core principles. With the move, they are hoping that fellow construction industry colleagues will follow their lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n