New initiative enables operators to demonstrate green credentials

It said RFAS Fleet was the first scheme of its kind tailored specifically for commercial vehicle fleets and it would empower logistics, construction and service operators to demonstrate carbon savings and enhance renewable fuel supply chain transparency.

RFAS Fleet covers both direct fuel use and virtual allocation through a strong chain of custody system.

Zemo Partnership said this allowed operators to allocate renewable fuel use even when physical access is limited, enabling them to get the most value from sustainable fuels across their network while ensuring full traceability and avoiding double counting.

It added that RFAS Fleet dovetailed with Zemo’s renewable fuels assurance scheme initiative, which has accredited 54 fuel suppliers in the UK and abroad.

To participate in RFAS Fleet, operators will be required to source renewable fuel from one or more RFAS-approved suppliers.

They will apply to Zemo Partnership to become approved under the scheme and undergo an independent audit to verify compliance with the RFAS Fleet standards.

“RFAS Fleet is a game-changer for fleet operators and their customers,” said Gloria Esposito, director of sustainable business at Zemo Partnership.

“It gives companies a credible, standardised way to report Scope 3 transport emissions reductions and demonstrate the traceability of low carbon fuel, something that’s increasingly required by ESG frameworks and procurement contracts.”

Paul Jefferson, group legal, risk and sustainability director at Gregory Distribution – the first company to be approved under RFAS Fleet - said: “Being able to evidence the integrity of our carbon reporting and provide reassurance of the source of the low carbon fuels we use, is another step forwards as we support our customers with their sustainability journeys.

“Reaching this point is testament to the great work of our people and further demonstrates our commitment to being a leader in the decarbonisation of UK logistics.”