Micronclean has cut its emissions by 90% by sourcing its renewable fuel through suppliers accredited under the Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS).
The RFAS provides independent certification that the HVO meets the stringent traceability and sustainability standards required by the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO).
This ensures that the renewable fuel is waste-derived, non-palm oil based and delivers verified greenhouse gas savings when compared to conventional fossil fuels.
“The transition to certified HVO represents a major operational change, but the carbon savings are substantial,” noted Ricky Sheen, Transport Manager at Micronclean,
"Switching to HVO integrates seamlessly with out existing fleet, requiring no engine modifications; it's a practical and impactful step forward," he added.
The move is part of Micronclean’s broader Microngreen Environment and Sustainability Strategy, which aims to significantly reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2027.
Other initiatives include the deployment of electric delivery vans, REGO-certified renewable electricity, and solar panel installations at the company’s Louth site.
“This isn’t a one-off change,” added Sophie Harris, Associate Director QSHE. “It’s part of a systematic transformation across our business, built on innovation, compliance, and genuine environmental accountability.”
Micronclean’s adoption of HVO reflects our strategy to embed sustainability into logistics and operations whilst maintaining the rigorous standards the cleanroom and pharmaceutical sectors demand.
HVO is a sustainable biofuel and diesel alternative derived from renewable and waste-based feedstocks such as used cooking oil, animal fats, and vegetable oils.
Unlike fossil diesel, HVO participates in a short-term carbon cycle: as the raw materials grow, they absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere, and
when the fuel is burned, it releases that same CO₂ back into the air.
This closed-loop process makes HVO effectively carbon neutral at the exhaust, delivering a significant environmental advantage over conventional fossil fuels.
