The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) has told its members they will be expected to phase out the use of red diesel on demolition sites in favour of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) or an alternative low-carbon solution.
The alternative fuel policy will apply for NFDC’s 140 accredited demolition contractors and for new members and a transition will begin immediately. By December 2022, all members will be expected to demonstrate their efforts to comply.
NFDC has calculated that a switch to HVO will represent a carbon emissions reduction of up to 90% compared with conventional fuel. NFDC members account for around 80% of all demolition works in the UK.
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