Southampton was the first port in the UK to cut fossil diesel fuel from its operations, switching to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in April 2022. Operating on HVO brought lower CO2 emissions for most of the year, along with lower NOx, particulate matter and CO emissions.
The switch brought a 55% reduction in net carbon emissions from DP World Southampton's fleet and installations. A further 35% reduction in emissions is expected in 2023 as the port records its first full year operating on the new fuel, saving around 14,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
Steve McCrindle, DP World’s Port Operations Director at Southampton, said: “We are delighted by the progress we have made on our green journey since moving to sustainable HVO last April. The transition away from fossil diesel means that the overwhelming majority of the fuel used at Southampton now comes from a green and renewable source.”
“We will use HVO for the entirety of 2023 and therefore expect a further 35% net reduction in carbon emissions from our fleet and installations by the end of the year, making for a 90% reduction compared with 2021. This sector-leading performance shows our commitment to playing our part in helping the UK meet its Net Zero 2050 policy,” McCrindle said.
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