Crown Oil’s Pledge: To Achieve Net Zero Emissions (Including Residual Scope 3) by 2050
Climate change is a serious problem that’s affecting the carbon cycle and impacting every single one of us. Due to the nature of our business, we recognise that our operations influence the local, regional and global environment, and are committed to implementing effective carbon-cutting solutions at every level of our operations.
As green measures have never been higher up the agenda, businesses have a responsibility to act now to contribute towards reducing the effects of climate change.
We’re passionate about taking this responsibility seriously and are transitioning to become a Net Zero company. As such, we have a dedicated sustainability website which includes all the steps we’re taking to drastically reduce our environmental impact.
As of April 2022, the Crown Oil Group became the first fuel supplier in the UK to achieve carbon neutral status in line with PAS 2060 standards, which has now been replaced by the ISO 14068-1 standard in 2025.
How can we claim carbon neutral status?
The Crown Oil Group achieved carbon neutrality in the target year 2021/22. We are committed to maintaining this status through continuous monitoring, reduction efforts, and offsetting residual emissions. We will regularly review and update our carbon management strategies to ensure ongoing compliance with carbon neutrality standards and to address any emerging challenges or opportunities.
We will calculate our organisational carbon footprint annually using BS EN ISO 14064-1 and the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
Any unavoidable emissions will be offset through credible carbon offset projects like reforestation and renewable energy initiatives. We will also focus on reducing emissions at the source through energy efficient technologies and sustainable energy sources, ensuring financial sustainability by implementing cost-effective measures and exploring government incentives. By balancing environmental responsibility with financial prudence, we aim to set an example in the energy sector, demonstrating that sustainable practices benefit both the planet and the bottom line.
Short-term targets
- To achieve a 42% reduction in GHG emissions across all scopes well within 10 years from the baseline year, aiming for 2028
This translates to a significant reduction by 2028 that shall work towards combatting global rising temperature.
Long-term targets
- To achieve operational net zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030
- To reduce Scope 3 emissions by 75% to 1,472 t CO2e by 2030
- To complete net zero, including only residual emissions for Scope 3, by 2050
These targets are ambitious yet achievable, ensuring we remain at the forefront of sustainability efforts.
Our entire delivery fleet is run on HVO fuel
The oil companies within the Group are run on Crown HVO fuel, a drop-in alternative diesel fuel that reduces up to 90% of net CO2 emissions. This move will save over 3080 tonnes of net CO2 emissions released from our delivery fleet every year!
Offsetting tankers’ remaining delivery mileage
Over the last 11 years, from December 2007 to April 2020, we’ve offset over 37,500 tonnes of our tankers’ mileage, where we have funded carbon reducing initiatives across the globe. Counteracting the carbon used to supply our customers with the fuel they need to power their operations not only allows us to improve our environmental footprint but that of our customers’ too.
We are continuing to offset any remaining emissions from our delivery fleet.
Our current Group emissions (scope 1, 2 and 3 which we have direct control over) are approximately 8,934 tonnes (20/21 baseline). By simply switching our fleet to HVO, we will reduce these emissions by approximately 2,983 tCO2e.
What are we doing already?
- To cope with rocketing customer demand for greener fuels, we’ve invested in a new site to provide additional space for our expanding sustainable fuels operation. This will enable us to serve an even greater number of customers while carrying out more research and development into alternative products
- We use energy-saving light bulbs and energy-efficient equipment
- Where possible, we use electronic communications to reduce paper consumption e.g. online billing, emails, e-statements and direct debit
- We recycle all old IT equipment and barrels
- We offer sustainable fuel station loans and HVO trials to encourage the use of greener fuels
- We’ve implemented teleconferencing facilities to reduce the need to travel to meetings
- Our tankers and company cars are regularly serviced and maintained to ensure fuel efficiency
- We carefully plan all delivery routes to minimise delivery miles and reduce CO2 emissions
- Our employees are trained on environmental issues to ensure a full, cohesive team effort when reducing our carbon footprint
Our 2022/23 plans to help achieve Net Zero
- Installing solar panels on the roofs of the offices and yard
- Removing the old oil-fired heating system in the oil centre and replace it with modern electric heating
- Installing a heat recovery and ventilation system within Crown House and Crown Point – reduce emissions and create a healthier work environment for staff during Covid
- Reducing our use of plastics, set up community initiatives such as tree planting, improve recycling, energy reduction etc.
