Royal Mail has announced a major business change aimed at tackling business carbon emissions.
The parcel delivery force is expanding its use of low-emission vehicles, adding 29 gasoline trucks to its fleet.
The 40-ton trucks will be introduced to the North West of England in the coming weeks to transport mail and equipment across the UK.
Fueled by bio-compressed natural gas (Bio-CNG), the new trucks can travel up to 400 miles at a time and are designed to help Royal Mail transport letters and parcels safely while reducing carbon emissions .
The new trucks will be operated from Warrington, Chorley and Preston, where refueling facilities are located nearby.
James Baker, Chief Engineer and Fleet Manager at Royal Mail, said: “We are committed to making changes to our operations that reduce our environmental impact.
“Bio-CNG is a much more cost-effective and less carbon-intensive alternative fuel than diesel for heavy-duty vehicles. These vehicles allow us to deliver large payloads of packages in the most environmentally friendly manner possible. ”
CNG supplied Royal Mail trucks at the depot in Warrington, Cheshire. (Royal Mail)
Philip Fjeld, CEO of CNG Fuels, said: “By running on our 100% renewable and sustainable biomethane fuel, Royal Mail will achieve over 85% reduction in GHG emissions.”
Postmaster General Paul Scully said: “The fight against climate change is a truly national effort, so it’s great to see Royal Mail doing its part to reduce emissions from its fleet.
“Innovations like this are key to making sure we rebuild in a greener way after the pandemic, and customers will be delighted to know their post and packages don’t cost the earth.
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Source: www.theargus.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-05-15 13:06:36
