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As part of its mission to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040, Royal Mail is adding an additional 2,100 electric vans to its fleet over the next year, taking the total number of e-vans to 7,100.
The new electric vehicles, which join the 5,000 that have been on the road since 2022, will be rolled out from August across the UK. Royal Mail plans for more than half to be on the streets in time for the Christmas shopping period, helping to provide greener deliveries during the busiest time of the year.
Most of the vans will be charged on-site at Royal Mail’s delivery offices via a purchased 100% renewable electricity supply meaning they will be zero emission. When all 2,100 new electric vans are in use, they are expected to reduce Royal Mail’s total emissions by around 6,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year.
Jenny Hall, director of corporate affairs at Royal Mail, said, “We are proud to take another big step toward our target to be net zero by 2040. Electric vehicles provide a wide range of benefits, reducing noise and air pollution in local communities as well as reducing our impact on the environment. We want as many customers as possible can benefit from zero-emission deliveries to their doorstep.”
Royal Mail has also introduced hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to fuel many of its heavy goods vehicles. HVO is a renewable alternative to diesel that produces up to 90% less direct carbon emissions compared to diesel. The fuel was introduced in June 2023 and has already saved more than 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
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