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An Post is switching its national fleet of 200+ heavy good vehicles (HGVs) from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). This is a transformative step in our mission to slash carbon emissions and spearhead Ireland's logistics decarbonisation revolution.
“The move from diesel to HVO will eliminate 6,000 tonnes of CO₂ (carbon dioxide) from An Post's operations annually,” says Garrett Bridgeman, MD An Post Commerce.
“That’s the equivalent of removing 1,300 diesel cars from Ireland's roads or planting more than 300,000 trees each year. We’re designing Ireland’s mails and parcels infrastructure for the future, to support Irish business for generations to come, and our commitment to halving carbon emissions by the end of 2025 and achieving net zero by 2030 is at the heart of this.”
HVO is a premium renewable, fossil-free fuel produced entirely from waste materials including used cooking oil. It delivers up to 90% fewer emissions than conventional diesel per litre and requires no vehicle modifications. The switch follows two successful trials of HVO in Galway and Cork which delivered massively reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency compared to diesel.
Watershed moment for An Post
Almost 40% of the company's entire fleet now runs on alternative fuels, including HVO and EVs, positioning An Post firmly on track to meet our ambitious 50% carbon reduction target by year-end.
"This marks a watershed moment for An Post and sustainable transport in Ireland," said Owen Keogh, Head of Sustainability at An Post. "The HVO rollout means we can deliver measurable climate impact nationwide – while simultaneously building the infrastructure and mindset essential for net zero success.
“Our progress is down to a continued investment in our fleet, our shift to alternative fuels and enabled by the exceptional colleagues who manage and operate our fleet on a daily basis."
To support this nationwide implementation, An Post has invested in dedicated HVO fuelling infrastructure at Dublin, Portlaoise and Athlone Mail Centres. Fuel will be supplied through a strategic long-term partnership with Circle K, with up to 3 million litres delivered annually.
An Post leading the way in sustainability
An Post was recently ranked 4th in the world by the International Postal Corporation for sustainability performance and continues to serve as a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Ambassador for Ireland.
“The move from diesel to HVO will eliminate 6,000 tonnes of CO₂ (carbon dioxide) from An Post's operations annually,” says Garrett Bridgeman, MD An Post Commerce.
“That’s the equivalent of removing 1,300 diesel cars from Ireland's roads or planting more than 300,000 trees each year. We’re designing Ireland’s mails and parcels infrastructure for the future, to support Irish business for generations to come, and our commitment to halving carbon emissions by the end of 2025 and achieving net zero by 2030 is at the heart of this.”
HVO is a premium renewable, fossil-free fuel produced entirely from waste materials including used cooking oil. It delivers up to 90% fewer emissions than conventional diesel per litre and requires no vehicle modifications. The switch follows two successful trials of HVO in Galway and Cork which delivered massively reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency compared to diesel.
Watershed moment for An Post
Almost 40% of the company's entire fleet now runs on alternative fuels, including HVO and EVs, positioning An Post firmly on track to meet our ambitious 50% carbon reduction target by year-end.
"This marks a watershed moment for An Post and sustainable transport in Ireland," said Owen Keogh, Head of Sustainability at An Post. "The HVO rollout means we can deliver measurable climate impact nationwide – while simultaneously building the infrastructure and mindset essential for net zero success.
“Our progress is down to a continued investment in our fleet, our shift to alternative fuels and enabled by the exceptional colleagues who manage and operate our fleet on a daily basis."
To support this nationwide implementation, An Post has invested in dedicated HVO fuelling infrastructure at Dublin, Portlaoise and Athlone Mail Centres. Fuel will be supplied through a strategic long-term partnership with Circle K, with up to 3 million litres delivered annually.
An Post leading the way in sustainability
An Post was recently ranked 4th in the world by the International Postal Corporation for sustainability performance and continues to serve as a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Ambassador for Ireland.
