M&S introduces 85 electric HGVs and lower-emission vehicles to drive the UK’s high streets to net-zero

  • M&S added 85 lower-emission vehicles, including five 42-tonne battery-electric Renault HGVs, to its supply chain.
  • The fleet includes 80 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles powered by biomethane, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 85%.
  • Nearly 10% of M&S’ fleet now uses cleaner energy, with further trials of green hydrogen fuel underway.

M&S adds to its low-emissions fleet with 85 new HGVs, including five filly electric Renault trucks

Major UK high-street chain, Marks & Spencer (M&S), is accelerating its journey to Net Zero by 2040 with the addition of 85 zero or lower-emission vehicles to its supply chain. 

The new fleet includes five 42-tonne battery-electric Renault HGVs. These trucks will replace diesel models and operate between M&S’ Welham Green distribution centre and 30 stores across London and the South East.

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Julian Bailey, Head of Group Transport at M&S, commented: 

“Adapting our logistics network is vital in achieving our Plan A Net Zero ambitions. We’re committed to reducing carbon emissions from our transport and through collaboration we are able to reduce carbon, save energy, and drive operational efficiencies across the business. By trialling new vehicle technologies, we’re able to deliver our products, which are sourced and made with care, to our depots and stores with a lower impact on our planet.” 

M&S is also introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. The retailer has 30 new 6×2 CNG trucks for its Clothing & Home business and 50 4×2 CNG vehicles for its Food logistics. All run on biomethane, a renewable fuel made from waste, which reduces CO2 emissions by up to 85% compared to diesel.

With these changes, nearly 10% of M&S’ transport fleet will operate on greener energy. 

Lilian Greenwood, Future of Roads Minister, added: 

“We’re working with business to lead the charge towards innovative zero emission vehicles. That’s why it’s fantastic to see M&S add five zero emission electric lorries to their fleet thanks to our £200 million to roll out large zero emission trucks – the biggest investment of this kind in the world. This comes on top of our £2.3 billion boost to help industry and consumers switch to electric vehicles, harnessing the transition to net zero by supporting jobs, attracting investment and making Britain a clean energy superpower.” 

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