by Laura Farrall on April 19 2022
Throughout January & February Farrall’s Group & Knauf Insulation worked with CNG Fuels UK to trial a Scania CNG HGV to see how a greener fuel alternative would help reduce their carbon footprint. Bio-CNG fuel is 92% cleaner than diesel and by 2023 this figure will move to 100%, effectively making a CNG vehicle carbon neutral! The vehicle was trialed on Farrall's Groups South Wales operation dedicated to Knauf Insulation. The results of the trial proved that they would see over 90% reduction in CO2 produced per truck per annum. As a result, Farrall’s Group is planning to order a first batch of CNG vehicles to be fully operational in 2023.
‘We’ve been amazed by the results from the Scania CNG trial and seeing the reduction in carbon emissions they could offer on our fleet’ says Matthew Farrall, Farrall’s Group Managing Director. ‘CNG vehicles would be ideal to first be implemented into our Knauf Insulation contract, as part of our joint continuous improvement programme within the supply chain. We are always reviewing ways in which we can improve our carbon footprint and be smarter in how we operate, transitioning to CNG fuel would appear to be the next logical step in this journey’ he continues.
Mike Gabriel, Supply Chain Director at Knauf Insulation, comments ‘As the UK’s largest insulation manufacturer, our products play a key role in reducing the nation’s carbon emissions. Our Glass Mineral Wool already contains the lowest embodied carbon of any mainstream insulation material. Working with Farrall’s Group to move towards a CNG-fuelled fleet will help us to further reduce the environmental impact of our products, so we can deliver on the commitments we’ve made in our ‘For A Better World’ sustainability strategy.’
The logistics sector is one that is having to face & overcome many challenges with moving towards greener fuels. Electric trucks are currently not able to offer the range or the infrastructure to allow for the continued rates of delivery, whereas CNG offers quick, clean fueling and a growing nationwide fueling solution meaning no disruption to supply chains.
Farrall’s Group are looking forward to the possibility of joining many other great logistics companies in being fueled by CNG, so keep your eyes peeled for more exciting news as they continue to improve their fleet carbon footprint!
A big night for celebrations on Friday at @nwfba2022, as Team FG took home 'Haulage & Logistics Family Business of…
https://t.co/POyDrFqyGp
Tonight's the night!! We're all getting excited for the @nwfba2022 🏆 Good luck to all the other finalists, we look…
https://t.co/9j84isHYnx
#ThrowbackThursday Anyone remember this one?? 🚛 https://t.co/wKWBDOW5HB
We are delighted to be recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our team in our BRC accredited storage facili…
https://t.co/fQYaGqj2EZ
In May #TeamFG will be running the @chestermarathonHalf Marathon in aid of the @COCHfundraising Blue Skies Appeal!…
https://t.co/LD83HrP5PL
The summer sunshine is trying to sneak through this morning as the team are out #deliveringpeaceofmind 🚚
We hope y…
https://t.co/xmBC03PjTr
A short week for #teamFG after the bank holiday weekend! We've been busy making sure our customers are delivered pe…
https://t.co/rdp1QCl9xU
We took a trip out to @FlintshireFoodB to donate a pallet of pasta sauce & tinned fruit this afternoon 🚚 Always a p…
https://t.co/JhDCWeBcp9
#ThrowbackThursday to the very first Farrall's Group vehicle! This cart was handmade by Eddie and by far the most f…
https://t.co/twS8cwlkrF
Our fleet getting loaded up and ready to hit the road this morning delivering pallets across the North West 🚛…
https://t.co/C6u5Y9iPkG
On Friday 13th May, Farrall’s Group joined family businesses from across the at The Rum Warehouse in Liverpool’s Iconic Titanic Hotel to celebrate at the North West Family Business Awards 2022. A capacity crowd of over 400 gathered on the night to see the winners of the region’s best family…
Category: Transport
Throughout January & February Farrall’s Group & Knauf Insulation worked with CNG Fuels UK to trial a Scania CNG HGV to see how a greener fuel alternative would help reduce their carbon footprint. Bio-CNG fuel is 92% cleaner than diesel and by 2023 this figure will move to 100%, effectively…
Category: Transport
It has just been announced that Chester based Farrall’s Group is a finalist for the Haulage & Logistics category of the North West Family Business Awards 2022. Farrall’s Group beat strong competition with a record number of 186 businesses entering the awards from across the North West region. This first-class…
Category: Transport