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Reducing
emissions of
international
road transport
Sustainability is a high priority for us. Therefore, we are
significantly reducing CO2 emissions from international
road transport in Europe by adding HVO100 to the diesel
network.
CO2 emissions
CO2
drive electric yet, we want
HVO100 is made from 100% renewable raw
waste materials. It is fully biodegradable and
to drive entirely on HVO100.
can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%
Only HVO100 isn’t readily
compared to regular diesel.
available yet on our
European routes.
Diesel
HV
O
100
CO2
100%
HVO
4.000.000 liter
100
Therefore, the PostNL group purchases the annual
amount of liters of HVO100 needed for
international road transport. This HVO100 is
added into the diesel network and sold as diesel at
the fuel stations.
HVO
100
Allowing the entire sector to benefit from this
Diesel
solution.
Certificate
With this initiative we
will reduce 12 kilotons
PostNL receives certificates
of CO2 which is ~5000
as proof of purchase, and
petrol cars not driving
only PostNL can attribute
for a year.
this HVO100.
Reduction of
12 kilotons of CO₂
Source: CBS 2022 in combination with CE Delft's emission numbers 10% In routes where we can't
~ Spring GDS ~
HVO
100
ISCC
The PostNL group sets high standards to
where the biofuels come from. For our
HVO100, no trees are felled and no raw
materials still suitable for consumption are
used.
Source: https://www.iscc-system.org/markets/sustainable-road-transport-fuels/
This is how we contribute
to a more sustainable
transport sector.
HVO 100
Diesel
Net
Zero
2040
More information? postnl.nl/hvo100

ABOUT SPRING GDS
Spring, a leading logistics provider, specialising in cross-border and e-commerce, has 18 operation centres spread across 3 continents. In addition, Spring
collaborates with over 230 international logistics partners, granting e-commerce merchants from everywhere access to 190 destinations worldwide. In terms of
sustainability, Spring champions the use of HVO100 in the European road network and with this initiative solidifies its strong commitment to greener international
shipping solutions.
Find out more about our sustainability initiatives!

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