Baxi Cuts Fleet Emissions with Switch to HVO Fuel

British heating manufacturer Baxi has made a significant stride in decarbonising its transport operations by switching its heavy goods vehicle (HGV) fleet from conventional diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel. The move forms part of the company’s broader commitment to achieve net zero across its operations by 2030.

HVO is a renewable diesel alternative produced by hydrotreating vegetable oils and other sustainable feedstocks. It is chemically similar to conventional diesel but delivers substantially lower greenhouse gas emissions when burned and can be used in existing diesel engines without major modifications.

Baxi began the transition in 2024, initially blending HVO into its fleet fuel supply, and has now moved to 100 % HVO use across its HGVs in 2026. Early figures show a dramatic reduction in fuel‑related emissions, with reported HGV carbon dioxide equivalents dropping from 260 tCO₂e in 2024 to around 163 tCO₂e in 2025. With full HVO adoption, the company anticipates cutting those emissions by approximately 98 %, bringing them down to around 3.5 tCO₂e.

The switch has been both cost‑effective and performance‑neutral, with vehicles achieving comparable or improved miles per gallon and requiring no significant changes to maintenance regimes.

The shift underscores how transitional fuels like HVO can play a practical role in reducing transport emissions now. In contrast, longer-term zero-emission technologies, such as electrification and hydrogen, continue to develop.

Oliver Bennett

Oliver Bennett is a logistics specialist focused on transport management and operational efficiency. His work centres on route optimisation, supply chain reliability and improving the movement of goods across domestic and international networks.

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