Royal Mail has successfully deployed its 6,000th electric vehicle (EV), solidifying its position as the operator of the largest electric delivery fleet in the UK. The newest addition to the fleet is stationed at the Manchester Mail Centre and joins 15 other electric vans used for deliveries and collections.
Since launching its first 100 EVs in 2017, Royal Mail has expanded its electric vehicle fleet across more than 240 delivery offices throughout the UK. The vehicles are charged on-site using 100% renewable electricity, ensuring they are fully zero-emission.
As part of its ongoing fleet development, Royal Mail has announced plans to increase its electric vehicle count by 2,100 in 2024, bringing the total number to 7,100. This expansion is expected to lead to a reduction of around 6,000 tonnes in annual carbon emissions.
Electric vehicles are a central part of Royal Mail’s efforts to lower emissions and support its commitment to achieving Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2040. Additionally, the company is incorporating hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a renewable diesel alternative, in its heavy goods vehicles, which can cut direct carbon emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional diesel.
As part of its ‘Steps to Zero’ strategy, Royal Mail aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, having already achieved an 18% reduction over the past four years. The company also reports the lowest carbon emissions per parcel among UK delivery services.
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