WFS begins HVO biofuel trial for airside transport at Heathrow

WFS has already transitioned its airside vans from diesel to a fully electric fleet as part of Heathrow Airport’s sustainability strategy ‘Heathrow 2.0’ and WFS’s own sustainability initiatives. The airside fleet also meets the Euro 6 environmental standard, which limits harmful exhaust emissions and improves local air quality.

“This trial will help us determine if biofuel is suitable for our operation and, if it is, we will move more vehicles over to HVO (hydrotreated or hydrogenated vegetable oil) over the next 12 months,” said Paul Carmody, WFS’ Managing Director UK Cargo. “As part of our close working relationship with Heathrow, we are committed to supporting the airport’s sustainability goals, and the use of cleaner biofuels is just one of the ways we aim to do this.”

James Golding, Head of Cargo at Heathrow Airport, stated: “Heathrow is committed to decarbonisation, and as part of our Heathrow 2.0 sustainability strategy and cargo strategy the end goal is for all airside vehicles to be zero emissions. Biofuels play an incredibly important role in this journey, so we support WFS’ biofuel trials across their diesel trucks, which will help reduce lifecycle carbon emissions at Heathrow, benefiting both people and planet.”

In addition to this latest biofuel trial, WFS has begun a transport fleet renewal and upgrade program to meet new environmental standards. The company is also preparing to trial an electric truck in its Heathrow transport operation and is promoting environmentally friendly driving standards by enhancing training support and assessment for its driving team.