en.Wedoany.com Reported - UK residential builder Keepmoat has recently announced that it will switch the fuel for its telehandlers and generators from diesel to HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) biofuel. This move is expected to reduce construction site carbon emissions by over one thousand tonnes annually. Keepmoat is one of the UK's top ten residential builders.

This conversion will apply to the company's telehandlers and newly leased generators, fulfilling its commitment to reduce direct emissions by 51% by 2032. HVO is a renewable diesel that can reduce carbon emissions by up to 99% compared to conventional diesel. It is fully compatible with existing machinery and equipment, allowing for immediate adoption in current development projects without the need for equipment replacement or infrastructure modifications.

On a typical construction site, it is estimated that each telehandler can reduce carbon emissions by approximately 21.9 tonnes per year. Karl Wiseman, Group Production Director at Keepmoat, stated: "At Keepmoat, we are focused on driving innovation and sustainability in everything we do, working closely with partners and the supply chain to deliver low-carbon homes and communities. From May 1, 2026, as existing diesel supplies are depleted, we will roll out this measure across all our sites. We will also specify the use of HVO fuel for all newly leased generators, helping us achieve a smooth and rapid transition across our entire business. Since telehandlers and generators are the largest contributors to direct on-site emissions, this provides us with a clear opportunity to make a meaningful impact."

Keepmoat is a partnership residential builder that delivers new homes at affordable prices across the UK, with nearly 60% of its current developments located on brownfield sites. This fuel switch is one of the company's key initiatives aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative.

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