AKZONOBEL’S ELECTRIC FLEET ROLLS ON
AkzoNobel has announced the deployment of its first 100% electric trucks and urban trailer fleet together with a nationwide hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) powered fleet in partnership with XPO Logistics. The initiative will cut the company’s transport emissions by over 50% and save approximately 3,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, directly supporting AkzoNobel’s SBTi to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2030, against a 2018 baseline.
Measurable environmental impact
AkzoNobel is the first paint brand in the UK to deploy large-scale electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) under the government’s ZEHID programme. The aims to will deliver annual carbon savings in three key areas:
- Vehicle efficiency improvements: 300 tonnes CO2 reduction
- Euro 6 engines and electric vehicles: 700 tonnes CO2 reduction
- HVO fuel adoption: 2,000 tonnes CO2 reduction
These combined savings of 3,000 tonnes annually equate to removing more than 650 average passenger cars from UK roads for a year.
Dual-fuel strategy targets urban and nationwide operations
Two fully electric trucks will operate from AkzoNobel’s Slough site to serve London and the surrounding areas. These vehicles will deliver a 100% reduction in direct CO2 emissions while in operation and contribute to lower noise and air pollution. Complementing this, the HVO-powered fleet will operate nationwide, ensuring significant reductions in carbon footprint across both long and short-haul journeys.
The fleet investment is the latest milestone in AkzoNobel’s Paint the Future initiative, which places sustainability-driven innovation as a key pillar of the business.
AkzoNobel’s fleet changes are being delivered in partnership with XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics across Europe. XPO is at the forefront of decarbonising freight, offering advanced multimodal transport solutions and expertise in alternative energies to help customers build more sustainable supply chains. Their proven track record in sustainable logistics makes them an ideal partner for AkzoNobel as it transforms its transport operations to cut emissions and support their journey to net zero.
