UK | Asda has invested in two new Bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas) refuelling facilities as the retailer has continued to progress towards reducing overall carbon emissions.
Working closely with Gasrec, a significant fuel provider for commercial vehicles in the UK, the new refuelling facilities in Warrington and Dartford now mean Asda has thirteen fully operational Bio-LNG stations strategically located across the UK.
With over 780 vehicles, Asda operates the largest fleet of LNG-fuelled trucks in the UK. This type of fuel is a leading, lower-carbon alternative to diesel.
Through the new infrastructure, Asda will continue to decarbonise its operations, aiming to achieve net zero operations by 2040.
“LNG trucks are currently the leading alternative fuel option for operators like ourselves, and with over 780 LNG vehicles, we operate the largest fleet of LNG-fuelled trucks in the UK,” said John Rogerson, Central Fleet Operations Manager at Asda.
“Our continued investment in a UK-wide LNG distribution network forms an essential part of our objective to reduce overall carbon emissions across our operations and towards building a sustainable business for the future.”
Earlier this year, Asda revealed in its annual ESG report that it had reduced operational carbon emissions (scope 1 & 2) by 41 percent in 2023 since 2015, with a target of achieving a 50 percent reduction by 2025.
“We have forged a strong relationship with Asda, and it’s a real pleasure to deliver these two latest facilities for them as they continue to expand their growing gas fleet and invest in a cleaner and greener fuel source,” said James Westcott, Chief Commercial Officer of Gasrec.
“As one of the UK’s largest retailers, Asda understands the urgency of cutting emissions from its fleet as we all work towards a more sustainable transport sector. Bio-LNG remains a leading alternative to diesel for long-haul operations and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future.”
This investment comes after Asda recently launched a new sustainability-linked enhancement to its Supply Chain Finance scheme in partnership with HSBC UK. The facility, which will launch in January 2025, will see the retailer use financial incentives to encourage better sustainability practices within its supply chain.
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