Cleaner Fuel Alternatives at Fuelsource

At Fuelsource, we are aware of the impact fossil fuels have on the environment. This is why we are dedicated to offering green alternatives for your business or project. We offer two cleaner fuel alternatives, HVO and carbon offset diesel, both with benefits that go towards creating a greener future. 

Fossil fuels

It’s important to understand what fossil fuels are and what they do to our environment. Acknowledging their impact is crucial to the journey towards doing better for the planet.

What are fossil fuels?

Put simply, fossil fuels are made of decomposed buried carbon-based organisms that died millions of years ago. The deposits left behind are rich in carbon, which is why they are burned for energy. Around 80% of the world is powered by fossil fuels, which come in coal, oil and gas forms, but they are non-renewable, meaning that, at some point, they will run out. 

How do fossil fuels impact the environment?

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, and it is released when fossil fuels are burned. Greenhouse gases trap hot air in our atmosphere, which is what causes global warming. The more the atmosphere warms up, the more danger our planet is in. 

The impacts that fossil fuels have on our environment include:

• Extreme weather.
• Rising sea levels.
• Water pollution.
• Air pollution.
• Plastic pollution.
• Serious health issues.
• Oil spills.
• Extinct species.

What green alternative fuels does Fuelsource offer?

Eventually, parts of the earth will be uninhabitable unless we use green alternatives to fossil fuels. We at Fuelsource offer two alternative fuels, both created to keep your business running while reducing your carbon footprint.

HVO fuel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil)

This fuel type is made of vegetable oils or animal fats, is completely synthetic, and offers a reduction of up to 90% of net CO2 emissions. It is a second-generation renewable alternative to gas oil, also known as red diesel, and suitable for use in many machinery types. It’s predominantly used in the marine, rail, agriculture and horticulture industries and is a reliable year-round fuel choice.

It has a great number of other benefits over using fossil fuels, including conforming to EN 15940. This is a specification affecting paraffinic diesel fuels that governs a new generation of cleaner fuel used in road vehicles. This fuel type is a fantastic alternative choice to red diesel, helping you reduce your carbon footprint and do good for the planet.

Carbon offset diesel 

While this fuel is diesel, it comes from suppliers who are dedicated to net zero emissions. The suppliers do this through a range of environmental initiatives to reduce CO2 worldwide through reforestation, renewable energy investment, and carbon capture.

By using carbon offset diesel in place of your regular diesel, you’ll be using suppliers that are actively working to counteract the carbon released by using the fuel.

Go green with Fuelsource

Accountability and awareness for the UK’s green agenda are ever-growing, with more businesses than ever opting for cleaner fuel alternatives to standard fossil fuels. At Fuelsource, we want to do what we can to help create a green future. 

HVO fuel and carbon offset diesel are excellent choices for businesses in many industries looking to reduce emissions, and we can get the fuel to where you need it. Rest assured that the fuel you’re using to keep your work powered and running is benefiting the planet and that you are offsetting your carbon footprint while getting on with your day-to-day.

To order a cleaner fuel alternative for your operations, get a quote using our simple online form or give us a call on 0207 846 0255. One of our expert team members will advise and assist you on the right greener fuel choice for your business, helping you be part of a brighter future for the planet.