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Certas Energy has an extensive knowledge within the fuel and lubricants sector for variety of different industries. For the latest news, recommendations and guides from the commercial side of the business, view our selection of blog posts below.

Certas Energy celebrates winning GREENFLEET’s ‘Alternative Fuel Provider of the Year’ Award for 2023

Certas Energy is proud to announce it has been crowned winner of GREENFLEET’s ‘Alternative Fuel Provider of the Year’ for 2023. The GREENFLEET Awards are a highlight in the fleet and transport industry events calendar and are designed to showcase enterprises and individuals who are helping to decarbonise the sector. An awards ceremony took place […]

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Roadmap to net zero: HVO vs diesel and other fuels

Many industries are at a decarbonisation crossroads: is now the right time to switch to cleaner burning alternative Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)? Or is standard diesel still the best route for businesses? Both fossil fuels and cleaner alternatives will play important roles in the energy transition, helping to pave the path to net zero. But

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HVO emissions to HVO price: Busting the myths around the renewable diesel

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO fuel) is fast becoming a popular choice in industry, given its strong sustainability credentials and seamless integration. In fact, Zemo estimates 4,000 HGVs are now running on renewable diesel and highlights HVO as a key route to decarbonisation for construction sites with Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM).  The fully biodegradable fuel can

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Certas Energy opens new depot to boost fuel availability for the Isle of Wight

Certas Energy, the UK’s leading fuel distributor, has underlined its commitment to improving fuel availability for Isle of Wight homes, farms and businesses by launching a new depot in East Cowes. The opening of the depot was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in August, which was attended by Certas Energy’s customers on the island.  Fast,

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Flexible fuelling options to trial and buy HVO renewable diesel

As a leading HVO fuel supplier, Certas Energy is committed to helping make the switch to HVO fuel as simple and seamless as possible. We take pride in providing solutions that suit our customers’ business needs, no matter what point they are at on their energy transition journey. That’s why we offer a number of

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Zemo’s new energy transition guide for HGV fleet operators champions Certas Energy HVO adoption

Certas Energy’s successful energy transition to HVO has been championed in Zemo Partnership’s new Renewable Fuels Guide, serving as inspiration for transport businesses looking to lower their own carbon footprint.  A leading HVO supplier in the UK, Certas Energy has been featured as a case study in Zemo’s latest guide, demonstrating the power of the

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Certas Energy supports Royal Mail’s energy transition with supply of renewable diesel HVO

Certas Energy is helping Royal Mail to take a significant step towards its net zero ambitions by fuelling part of its HGV fleet with lower emission fuel HVO. Certas Energy HVO is a drop-in, fossil-free diesel alternative manufactured from 100% renewable and sustainable waste – and it can cut up to 90% of greenhouse gas

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British Antarctic Survey launches trial of Certas Energy HVO aboard RRS Sir David Attenborough

As part of its commitment to reaching net zero emissions by 2040, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is trialling Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) supplied by Certas Energy on the world-renowned RRS Sir David Attenborough.   Emissions from shipping activities account for approximately 60% of the carbon footprint of BAS and transitioning to low-carbon fuels offers a practical

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Accelerating sustainable fleet transition: Certas Energy’s successful depot trial of HVO paves the way for a low carbon future

Certas Energy has exceeded its 2025 carbon reduction target ahead of schedule, after its sustainable fleet transition to renewable fuel Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) proved extremely successful.  Certas Energy launched an initial trial of HVO in its fleets from depots in Immingham and Ellesmere Port in 2021 – with some vehicles starting with a 10%

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Certas Energy donates to local charity, Herbie Hedgehog Rescue, in support of the wildlife community

As part of its commitment to supporting local communities across the UK, Certas Energy has donated £10,000 to Herbie Hedgehog Rescue, a non-profit local charity based in Reading. Herbie Hedgehog Rescue is a crucial player in Berkshire’s wildlife community, rehabilitating and caring for sick and injured hedgehogs before releasing them back into the wild after a

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Certas Energy earns Renewable Fuel Supplier status for its HVO fuel

Certas Energy has strengthened its position as a transparent and trusted energy transition partner for transport businesses after becoming a Renewable Fuel Supplier under the Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS). Certas Energy’s claims of GHG emission savings and provenance of raw material feedstocks for its Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO renewable diesel fuel) are now verified under the

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Certas Energy makes huge HVO donation in support of ‘Charity Combine Challenge’ fundraiser for Mind and Children with Cancer UK

Certas Energy is supporting four UK farmers as they embark on the longest journey in a combine harvester to raise funds for mental health charity Mind and Children with Cancer UK. The ‘Charity Combine Challenge’ will see the adventurous group of farmers – Olly Harrison, John Branson, James Baldini and Martin Williams – drive from

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