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Carbon Offset Fuels

Offset the carbon emissions released from your fuels

Concerned about your environmental impact? We are too! Which is why we offer carbon offsetting with our fuel orders.

What is carbon offsetting?

Carbon offsetting is a simple but effective way to reduce the environmental impact of your fuel usage. It enables businesses and individuals to compensate for the carbon emissions produced by investing in a range of carbon-reducing projects and activities across the world which are run by our verified carbon offsetting partner. This ensures there is no net increase in global greenhouse gas emissions.

Carbon Offset Fuels FAQs

How does carbon offsetting my fuels work?

Simply ask to carbon offset your order each time you top up.

Whether it’s red diesel, white diesel, industrial heating oil (IHO) or kerosene, you can offset the associated carbon dioxide that you can’t avoid or reduce. This is done through purchasing carbon credits which are used to invest in sustainable projects around the world. All our carbon credits are verified through globally recognised standards.

Carbon offsetting benefits

• Create positive change around the world while reducing your carbon footprint
• Contributes towards your company’s carbon reduction commitment
• Complements any other initiatives that you already take to protect the environment
• Positive PR for your company
• Helps improve your relations with those who share your concerns, such as local communities and target media
• Many offset projects improve the quality of life of a developing area

Where is my money funding?

When you purchase carbon credits from Beesley Fuels, at just a few extra pence per litre, you’ll be supporting environmental initiatives within the UK and across the world. From restoration to building wind farms, reducing landfills or providing clean water projects, the compensation projects we support represent the highest standards of emission reduction projects available and are verified by internationally recognised standards, such as:

Verified Carbon Standard, Gold Standard, REDD+, Fairtrade, United Nations, Plan Vivo

Beesley Fuels is carbon-neutral

Carbon offsetting is extremely important to Beesley Fuels. We’ve not only been offsetting our delivery mileage for a number of years but we now offset the entire emissions released from our operations too! This, alongside running our delivery fleet on HVO fuel, is how we have been certified carbon neutral in accordance with PAS 2060:2014.

We acknowledge that carbon offsetting is effective when used in conjunction with other methods to reduce emissions at the source. Therefore, we are continuously seeking ways to cut our environmental impact and have set a target to have net zero direct emissions by 2030 or sooner.

Why not improve your sustainability further with HVO fuel?

We’re a leading supplier of HVO fuel, our drop-in replacement to diesel that’s fully renewable and reduces net CO2 emissions by up to 90%. HVO fuel offers improved performance over its fossil-fuel alternatives. You can discover more benefits of HVO fuel here.

Want to see how many emissions you can save with HVO fuel?

Our simple and free carbon calculator enables you to see how many emissions are generated from your fuel consumption compared to your emissions if you switch to HVO fuel.

Carbon offsetting FAQs

What is a carbon footprint?

A carbon footprint is the total amount of indirect and direct greenhouse gases (GHG) produced by our actions.

How can I buy carbon credits?

Where emissions can’t be avoided or reduced, you can purchase carbon offsets from Beesley Fuels, which are sourced from a leading accredited company. Through our sustainability experts, you can offset the carbon emissions from your fuel, helping you make the next step in your journey to net zero.

What are examples of carbon offsetting?

• Renewable energy projects
• Tree planting activities
• Energy efficiency improvements

Is carbon offsetting a solution to climate change?

Carbon offsetting is an effective way to reduce GHG, however it’s not the sole solution. Beesley Fuels is committed to moving past achieving PAS 2060:2014 neutral status and is continually setting targets to become a net zero business by 2030 or sooner.

Are your offsets in line with PAS 2060?

Yes, all our credits are Verified Carbon Standard VCS and meet the offsetting part of the PAS 2050 guidance to ensure full transparency on our carbon-neutral claims.

Ready to find out more about our carbon offset fuels?

If you’re interested in learning more and want to see what the benefits could be to your business. Give our carbon offset fuel specialist a call today on 0330 123 1144 to discuss your requirements and to see how we can help your business.