UK’s first total carbon-offset red diesel launched

25 November, 2009

Crown Oil UK have launched a fuel with 100% carbon offset. Available to construction, utility, plant and rail industries, the standard red diesel has been totally carbon offset in an arrangement with a major offset provider.  

Crown Oil UK managing director, Matthew Greensmith, explained: ‘Nine months ago, we decided to carbon-offset the transportation of our commercial diesel. This proved extremely popular, especially with clients in construction, where the pressure to reduce the carbon impact of their operations is intense. The new ‘green’ diesel takes this a step further so that those companies engaged in carbon accounting can use Crown Oil UK’s diesel to contribute to their carbon reduction commitment.

’  The carbon credits purchased by Crown Oil UK on behalf of their customers will go into worldwide carbon reduction projects. These may include green energy production by the combustion of the landfill gas – one of the most potent greenhouse gasses. Reforestation projects to lock-up carbon also qualify – these often have additional environmental benefits for wildlife, recreation and reduction in flash flooding. These high-quality carbon credits are retired from the market, reducing the world capacity to produce carbon dioxide.

  Over and above this, Crown Oil UK are actively taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint. This includes upgrading the tanker fleet to more efficient vehicles and taking active energy saving steps in the workplace with low-energy bulbs, better controls and a comprehensive recycling programme for waste material.

  Crown Oil UK, The Oil Centre, Bury New Road, Heap Bridge, Bury, Lancs BL9 7HY; tel: +44 (0)845 130 9777; email: sales@crownoiluk.com