British Steel’s logistic partner, AV Dawson Transport, successfully delivered products to a British Steel customer using a full electric heavy goods vehicle (HGV).
The HGV was tested on several routes, including a collection from British Steel. In total the HGV completed over 1,800 miles over 42 journeys, achieving a reduction in emissions of 2.3 tonnes from a single vehicle in 10 days.
Gregg Smith, external logistics director for British Steel, said: “We have worked with AV Dawson Transport for many years to transport steel from our manufacturing sites to our customers around the country.
“Sustainability and reducing emissions is high on our agenda when selecting logistics partners so we’re delighted to have played a small part in this successful electric vehicle trial.”
British Steel hope further use of these HGVs will help them reduce their Scope 3 carbon emissions, which refer to indirect greenhouse gases released within a company’s supply chain, rather from the company directly.
