HVO
LOW CARBON FUEL FOR HEAVY ROAD TRAFFIC
The company has invested in a separate filling station on its own site in Nijkerk. HVO is a synthetic diesel that is made from waste and residual flows such as frying fat. This makes HVO low in CO2 emissions. Whereas many companies use a mix of HVO and conventional diesel, we choose pure HVO.
Saving Environment and Costs
The use of HVO is an example of Koopman's integrated approach. Maurice de Wilde (CFO): "For our customers, true cost reduction is not achieved by reducing the transport costs by a few euros per trip. We aim to achieve real savings, both in costs and in the environment, by examining the entire process together with the client.
"For heavy road transport in particular, electric driving is still a step too far. Low-carbon fuels like HVO offer a concrete alternative. Koopman is a frontrunner with this initiative and we are convinced it will be an example for many of our members.
Klaas Koopman — Director Koopman
HVO AS A TRANSITION FUEL
Sustainability is high on our list of priorities. The healthy balance between People, Planet and Profit is important to us. For example, we want to drastically reduce CO2 emissions. We do this by opting, among other things, for HVO for our diesel vehicles, but also by driving electrically if it is profitable. We are launching initiatives with suppliers to work together to reduce the CO2 footprint. In 2019 - 2020, we have already achieved a reduction of a total of 3.55 thousand tonnes through the use of Neste My Renewable Diesel.
"By filling up with 100% HVO, we will emit 89% less CO2 per kilometre than with conventional diesel.
Maurice de Wilde — CFO Koopman
"When we optimise the entire chain, fewer kilometres are needed and that is a direct saving in costs and emissions. By applying HVO now, we are not only moving to the next stage in transport, but we are also fulfilling our customers' emphatic wish to reduce CO2. Our HVO installation contains pure HVO, not a mixture of HVO and conventional diesel. By filling up with 100% HVO, we will emit 89% less CO2 per kilometre than with conventional diesel."