In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability, London Gatwick has significantly reduced its carbon footprint by adopting Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a substitute for diesel fuel. This innovative step has led to a dramatic cut in carbon emissions from its diesel vehicles by 90%, translating to an annual saving of over 950 tonnes of carbon emissions.
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HVO, a sustainable biofuel derived from plant waste, oils, and fats, offers a greener alternative to traditional diesel. It aligns with the global push towards reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental sustainability. London Gatwick’s fleet, comprising 300 diesel vehicles, which accounts for 85% of its total fleet, has fully transitioned to HVO. This includes critical operational vehicles such as fire engines, airside operations vehicles, and snow ploughs. Notably, the switch has not impacted the performance of these vehicles, ensuring operational efficiency and readiness, particularly for the fire engines which can respond to emergencies within three minutes.
