In October, a twelve-month trial was initiated with the potential to reduce supply chain CO2e emissions by approximately 300 tonnes per year.
Research conducted by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has revealed that HVO, a renewable alternative fuel, can save up to roughly 90% of the carbon footprint associated with supply chain transportation.
HVO can be utilized either as the primary fuel source for vehicles or in conjunction with diesel, effectively improving CO2e emissions without necessitating any modifications to the existing engine or additional maintenance.
A blend of HVO and diesel fuel will power an estimated 5,000 deliveries to supply the CCEP site located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. This collaboration has been made possible with the support of Menzies Distribution, one of Ball’s logistics partners in the UK.
Tom McCarthy, the Vice President of Integrated Business Planning at Ball Beverage Packaging EMEA, expressed delight in partnering with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners on this significant endeavor. He emphasized the significance of addressing emissions from transportation throughout the entire value chain and highlighted the proactive cooperation between customers and suppliers in achieving sustainability objectives.
Francisco Javier Sanchez Gandarias, the Vice President of Customer Service and Supply Chain at CCEP GB, acknowledged the responsibility of leading manufacturers in GB to promote collaboration in the supply chain. The goal is to collectively make a greater impact by reducing emissions from transportation and tackling the climate challenge. CCEP continues to encourage all third-party partners to transition to lower carbon solutions to achieve more sustainable production and delivery of the beverages consumers love.
