North Yorkshire family haulier Campeys of Selby has expanded its non-fossil fuel fleet to over 10% with the addition of six new Iveco S-WAY 6x2 biomethane (bio-CNG) tractor units – and says its strive towards sustainability is also delivering commercial benefits.
The new units take Campeys’ non-fossil fuel fleet to 12 vehicles, and they form part of the company’s strategy to transition to a net zero carbon emission fleet by 2030.
They run on bio-CNG which captures renewable biomethane from anaerobic digestion plants before it escapes into the atmosphere and can deliver more than a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions, helping Campeys meet environmental reduction targets without compromising on operational performance.
With the capability to handle maximum payloads and equipped with larger tanks delivering a range of over 500 miles, the units can be used across the company’s general haulage operations including glass distribution and Palletforce network operations.
Campeys has adopted the new environmentally friendly fuel to help it improve the company’s sustainability, significantly reduce CO2 emissions and meet targets in line with its ESG strategy.
Harry Campey, Transport Manager, said:
“Campeys is a forward-thinking and responsible business and the continued expansion of our non-fossil fuel fleet is a key driver in our sustainability strategy to become carbon neutral by 2030.
“While there is an initial financial investment, we will start to see returns after just two years so it’s both financially and environmentally viable. It’s also an important step to help decarbonise our customers’ supply chain and distribution operations.
“We are continually being asked to support customer environmental initiatives to meet their ESG targets and the adoption of this new technology is helping us both retain customers and win new business. Sustainability has a much higher priority on our customers’ agendas, and we want to be at the forefront of the sector to drive environmental improvement and strengthen our commercial proposition.”
Campeys has worked closely with CNG Fuels, which operates refuelling infrastructure across the UK, and its sales and business development director Peter Eaton added: “CNG Fuels is delighted to be working with Campeys of Selby and assisting them in achieving their ambition to have a net-zero HGV fleet offering for their customers’ requirements.
“Bio-CNG fuel through our station network currently offers a CO2eq saving of over 90% versus diesel and soon we will be delivering a net-zero fuel solution to all customers, as we transition to a manure-based feedstock to produce our biomethane. Our network of bio-CNG refuelling stations is growing rapidly, enabling companies across the UK to hit their emissions reduction targets,” added Harry.
