Bosch is enhancing the decarbonisation of road freight transport through the use of hydrogenated vegetable oils (HVO).

Bush Highlights HVO is an effective and environmentally friendly alternative. The company has as The company aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 15% across its value chain by 2030 (Scope 3), which takes 2018 as a reference and, in its search for new models of eco-efficiency within the supply chain, sees this renewable biofuel as the key to decarbonizing transportation. Obtained from 100% renewable raw materials Such as leftover vegetable oils and fats.

The group includes more than 400 locations around the world Thistle Carbon neutral at a general level (Scope 1 and 2) as of 2020. In 2022, the remaining emissions of 0.7 million tons of CO2 will be offset by carbon credits. Bands 1, 2 and 3 are used in accordance with the Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standards of the GHG Protocol.

In Spain, this challenge is of particular importance, taking into account that… Emissions from road transport represent 92.6% of total CO2 emissions from all modes of transportAccording to the data he provided Spain’s Transport and Logistics Observatory of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.

The Croatian Defense Council meets with Sustainability certifications from the EU Renewable Energy Directive. The company indicates that with its use, a Reducing up to 80% of carbon dioxide emissionsWhich is equivalent to more than 200 tons annually, without the need to make modifications to the vehicle fleet (Euro 5 and 6).

Collaborative project

The multinational company also implements a Collaborative project with Repsol and Renoswhich they are in Testing the use of HVO fuel in two trucks Who make a daily round trip between center The Renos operation in Irun (Guipuzcoa), the Bosch plant in Aranjuez (Madrid), and the Bosch central warehouse Madrid factory.

The use of this fuel in transporting goods represents a An important step towards decarbonising the transport industry in Spain. HVO offers several key advantages, on the one hand, Reduces greenhouse gas emissionsOn the other hand, because it is produced from renewable raw materials, it is a A more sustainable and environmentally friendly option Compared to traditional fossil fuels. for him Compatibility with existing diesel engines It allows that it is not necessary to make modifications to the vehicles.

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