Major boiler player reduces HGV emissions by 99%
Baxi has accelerated progress on the road to net zero by eliminating diesel as its standard HGV fuel and switching to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), reducing HGV fuel emissions by circa. 99%.
BAXI BEGAN the transition from diesel to HVO in 2024 and has continued the journey into 2026.
Baxi’s shift to HVO has made for an immediate reduction in monthly emissions. HGV emissions reduced from 260 tCO₂e in 2024 to 163 tCO₂e in 2025 — a 37.3% decrease. With the transition to 100% HVO fuel across the fleet in 2026, the company anticipates a further 98% reduction, bringing total HGV emissions down to approximately 3.5 tCO₂e.
Supporting the measure, Baxi has addressed planning of HGV routes to avoid unnecessary journeys, increase efficiency and minimise total distance travelled. This includes optimising vehicle loads, ensuring trucks are fully utilised to minimise trips and improve overall fuel efficiency. The company has also introduced regular driver training to promote efficient driving techniques, embed eco-friendly behaviours and improve awareness of fuel-saving practices. Crucially, the core business needs fulfilled by Baxi’s HGVs continued uninterrupted by the change in fuel.
Dennis Reed, transport operations manager at Baxi, says: “We’re seeing better miles per gallon now, meaning that HVO is letting us go further while keeping emissions for the fleet at a bare minimum. It’s also proving to be consistently better for the vehicles with no significant changes needed to maintenance.”
