SUSTAINABILITY
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ith the desire to be as carbon conscious as possible throughout the entirety of the supply chain , sustainable fleets are becoming commonplace across the globe . Big organisations are swapping out diesel and petrol vehicles in favour of those run by electricity or alternative fuels like hydrotreated vegetable oil ( HVO ) diesel – such as PepsiCo and Amazon , which are using HVO to power their vehicles .
These new fuelling methods come with a range of benefits , from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to providing greater operational efficiency by employing the latest technological advancements . One company making such changes is PostNL and its subsidiary , Spring Global . Thijs Boel , Managing Director at Spring , says the companies ’ prominence in the European e-commerce market means they feel an “ urgent responsibility to contribute to a sustainable society .”
And PostNL and Spring are backing this up , recently announcing the infusion of four million litres of HVO100 into Europe ’ s diesel network for road transport .
Thijs began his professional career in 2002 as an Operations Manager at TNT Post , which was part of PostNL at the time . He went on to hold various roles in the operational segment of the mail division , encompassing both operational management and restructuring projects . After several years working on Corporate Strategy projects , he relocated to Italy to serve as a Programme Manager at
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