Suttle Stone Quarries Further Reduces Carbon Impact with Investment in New Lorries
Helping to Reduce Emissions
In our drive to reduce our emissions to Net Zero by 2040, Suttles have invested over £290,000 in 2 new Volvo lorries for the delivery of our loose stone products. The new lorries are replacing older models, and are known to be more efficient, reducing the carbon impact on the environment by around 20 tCO2eq per year.
Energy-Efficient Lorries
The lorries were supplied by MC Truck and Bus, a commercial transport group in the South East, who were able to assist with calculating the carbon reduction benefit of replacing the lorries via Volvo’s web-based footprint calculator tool. The new energy-efficient Volvo lorries deliver our crushed limestone and aggregate supplies to businesses and residents across Dorset, which are widely used for landscaping and civil engineering projects.
Keeping Prices Lower
These lorries are not only helping to lower greenhouse gases compared to the previous models; they also help to keep our prices lower for our customers by managing fuel costs. In addition, Suttle Projects, part of Suttles, have invested in 2 additional hybrid cars, bringing the total number of electric and hybrid vehicles and plant within Suttles to 19. Suttles plan to invest in 6 further electric cars over the rest of the year to replace petrol or diesel versions, as part of its decarbonisation strategy.
Comment from Suttles’ Director
John Suttle said “We take our commitment to the environment seriously and are on our way to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040. Since 2018, we have reduced our carbon footprint by almost 400 tCO2e and are continuing to make improvements. We painstakingly reviewed the whole of our business to see where we can make CO2 savings. So far, we have installed 120 solar panels at our Worth Matravers quarry site, as well as upgrading our equipment and processes, which have led to savings of nearly 100 tCO2e throughout 2021 alone. Future plans include using HVO instead of diesel, which can result in 90% less emissions. As HVO prices have spiked even higher than conventional diesel, we are assessing the best time to enter the market so that we can offer an even more sustainably hauled product whilst keeping our prices manageable for our customers.”
John added “With our Swanworth Quarry reserves coming to an end, we need to protect the future of our business, the people we employ, as well as the future of local businesses who rely on our service. Since 2012, we have been working closely with Dorset Council to extend the area we quarry and provide a package of nature and climate benefits. If the application is approved, the 2 new lorries will play an important role in the extension of the quarry. Keeping deliveries local will save thousands of tonnes of CO2 emissions per year – the newer lorries will boost that figure even more.”
