Girteka has announced its new Alternative Fuel Program (AFP), a one of the key initiatives in the company’s drive to decarbonize logistics operations by integrating HVO fuel into daily operations. This innovative program is designed to help customers reduce their Scope 3 emissions from road transportation by up to 90% compared to traditional diesel.

How the Alternative Fuel Program Works

The AFP is specifically tailored for companies with long-term contracts that are committed to sustainability and looking to significantly reduce their transport emissions. The process is simple – when customers opt for transportation services using HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), Girteka utilizes trucks in areas with the necessary infrastructure to refuel with this alternative fuel. The amount of fuel required for the customer’s transport is matched, even if it’s used by another truck in the network. Customers then receive a detailed report showing the emissions reductions achieved through their participation. The program is available to customers with dedicated lanes, excluding spot market services.

“Sustainability is becoming now a core part of corporate strategies,” said Viktorija Terekė, Head of Sustainability at Girteka. “With the Alternative Fuel Program, we offer our customers a reliable and transparent way to reduce emissions, without requiring them to redesign their existing supply chains.”

Benefits for Customers

Participating in the Alternative Fuel Program brings several benefits:

• Emissions Reduction: Up to a 90% reduction in emissions compared to diesel, helping customers meet EU climate goals.
• Transparency: All transport is traceable, with fuel and emissions data available for audits and sustainability reporting.
• Certification: The fuel used is certified by suppliers, ensuring full traceability and transparency.
• Corporate Reputation: Companies benefit from enhanced public perception, as consumers increasingly prioritize products transported with lower emissions.

At the core of Girteka’s Alternative Fuel Program is a rigorous emissions calculation methodology based on the GLEC framework. This ensures that emissions reductions are accurately measured, making the data trustworthy and audit-ready.

“Our calculations are directly tied to each transported load,” said Terekė, “We can show our customers exactly which truck was used, when it was refueled, and with what kind of fuel. Each refueling transaction is fully certified by our fuel suppliers, so there’s no room for guesswork.”

A Transparent and Scalable Approach to Emissions Reduction

Unlike Book & Claim programs or mass balancing, Girteka’s AFP is an intermediate solution that offers both the traceability of direct emissions reductions and the scalability needed for larger operations. Similar initiatives in the aviation and ocean freight sectors focus on balancing emissions without the same level of direct impact.

One of Girteka’s strategic partners has already integrated the AFP into its operations. “We were looking for ways to reduce our transport emissions without disrupting our supply chain, and Girteka’s AFP provided exactly what we needed. The transparency, traceability and reporting of the program gave us confidence, and we’ve been able to significantly improve our sustainability reporting,” said a company representative.

Since its launch, the program has already attracted dozens of similar strategic partners, with interest continuing to grow as more companies recognize the tangible benefits of reducing emissions in a traceable, transparent way.

Alternative Fuel Program is designed to help businesses achieve their sustainability goals while reducing emissions in a practical and transparent way. As the demand for cleaner transport solutions grows, the AFP offers a viable alternative to traditional fuel methods, helping companies make a real impact in decarbonizing the logistics sector.