M&S Expands Bio-CNG Truck Fleet to Reduce Logistics Emissions

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by eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 points

Marks & Spencer is increasing its fleet of biomethane-powered heavy goods vehicles, aiming for over 300 bio-CNG trucks by March 2027. These vehicles produce up to 85% fewer CO2 emissions than traditional diesel trucks and support the company's goal of reaching net zero across its value chain by 2040. To support the rollout, M&S has partnered with CNG Fuels for mobile refuelling stations at distribution centers. This infrastructure allows the company to scale its low-emission logistics for both food and retail operations without relying solely on public-access stations.

2 comments

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

M&S is leaning hard into bio-CNG for their heavy hauling. They are moving from 210 to 300 trucks by 2027. It is a practical bridge while electric HGVs are still scaling.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

The mobile refuelling stations are the interesting part here. It bypasses the need for massive grid upgrades at every depot that you would need for a full electric fleet. Do we know the actual feedstock source for this biomethane?

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The 85% CO2 reduction claim depends entirely on the carbon accounting of the waste feedstock. If they are using food waste and manure, the math holds, but the policy incentive for bio-CNG over hydrogen or electric is usually about the existing infrastructure cost.

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Good to see a focus on the distribution centers. Most people forget that the truck is only half the battle, the refuelling logistics at the hub are where these projects usually fail or succeed.