Environment

Achieving net zero direct emissions by 2030, supplying renewable fuels and leading the way to a more sustainable future

As a Group, we are committed to reaching net zero direct carbon emissions by 2030, fulfilling our share of the responsibility to keep the global temperature rise below 1.5°C. This is a responsibility that we take seriously as a company, a partner, a supplier and as individuals.

Due to the nature of our business, we are aware of the impact our operations have on the environment. We’re passionate about finding ways to reduce that impact at every level of our organisation, to protect our future generations, reduce waste and make a lasting positive contribution to the natural environment.

We’re proud to be the UK’s leading importer and distributor of HVO fuel. We can leverage our influential role within the industry to urge our customers to adopt cleaner fuels, which in turn will help to foster healthier and more sustainable communities.

We’ve already reduced our scope 1 & 2 emissions by 89% since our 2021/22 baseline! Find out how we’ve done it below.

The Crown Group was the first UK fuel company to be certified carbon neutral

Becoming carbon neutral requires a business to balance its carbon emissions with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset. Alternatively, it can purchase enough carbon credits to make up the difference between its emissions and a zero-carbon baseline.

We are certified carbon neutral by switching our entire delivery fleet to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil and offsetting all emissions across the Group by using a certified offsetting company.

Driving down emissions with HVO

All oil delivery fleets within the Group are fuelled by Crown HVO fuel, our drop-in alternative diesel that reduces up to 90% of net CO₂ emissions. This move will save over 3,080 tonnes of net CO₂ emissions released from our delivery fleet every year!

Our current Group emissions (scope 1 & 2 and selected group 3 which we have direct control over) are approximately 8,934 tCO₂e (20/21 baseline). By simply switching our fleet to HVO, we will reduce these emissions by approximately 2,983 tCO₂e.

How can we claim carbon neutral status?

We commissioned a Carbon Strategy Report, conducted by an external consultancy, which details where we are now and the measures that we need to take over the next 5 years to reduce our carbon footprint

The Crown Oil Group is implementing a robust and transparent Carbon Reduction and Reporting Strategy which is aligned to international standards ISO 140680-1. All our emissions will be externally verified by a consultancy on a yearly basis and the reports freely available to all stakeholders.

Did you know: The oil companies within the Crown Oil Group were the first in the country to be certified carbon neutral. We now plan to achieve Net Zero direct emissions (scope 1 & 2) by 2030 or sooner.

What is carbon neutral?

Carbon neutral refers to when the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted is equivalent to the amount of carbon that’s absorbed from the atmosphere. This can be done through carbon sinks, such as forests – or offsetting – which absorb and store more CO₂ from the atmosphere than they produce.

carbon neutral vs net zero

We proudly support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on several areas where we can make the greatest impact

As a renewable fuels and environmental services supplier with an in-house expert team across the country, we are in a unique position to make positive contributions to sustainability, whilst supporting our workforce and the wider community.

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We will continue to reduce our Group emissions by:

Setting targets to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption
Having our targets and emissions monitored externally to show commitment and transparency
Running all our fleet on renewable fuels and improving the efficiency of our fleet through the adoption of new technology
Using water efficiently, recycling where possible and protecting water quality
Monitoring our waste streams and adopting the waste hierarchy

We’re on track to net zero

We’ve reduced our carbon footprint by 36.2%

We achieved carbon neutral status in 2022

We’ve reduced our scope 1 & 2 emissions by 89%

We’ve reduced 50% of company waste going to landfill

550 solar panels installed, saving up to 30,000kg of CO₂

6 EV charging points installed at our Bury HQ

All our small vehicles will be electrified by 2029

Our use of renewable electricity has gone from 0-100%

We’re aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2030

See how much carbon you’d save when switching from diesel to HVO

To find out more about what Crown Oil is doing for the environment and to achieve net zero, get in touch today!

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