Guernsey leads the way with RD100

Wednesday 24 March 2021

Guernsey is at the forefront of a drive to a greener future, as Rubis embarks on a new trial with their 100% Renewable Diesel.

Rubis is now supplying RD100, as standard, across all their forecourts.

On average, islanders use around 800 litres of diesel in their cars per year. This means, over one year, one islander who has made the switch to RD100 could save over two tonnes of carbon emissions, which is roughly the same weight as a large family car.

“Transport is currently the single biggest source of Guernsey’s greenhouse gas emissions, contributing 30% of the total, so it’s clear we need to support the energy transition towards decarbonisation in the transport sector to meet the targets set out in our Climate Change Policy," said Environment & Infrastructure President Lindsay De Sausmarez.

"This initiative will reduce the environmental impact of transport locally, not just in terms of carbon emissions but also in terms of our air quality, and because RD100 is a more sustainable use of resources it also helps reduce environmental impacts beyond our shores too. I’m sure many islanders will welcome this trial as much as I do and I wish it every success.”  

Bertrand Dellinger, Managing Director of Rubis Channel Islands, said RD100 provides "an easy and small first step that can make a big difference."

"We are excited for this trial and to see what positive changes it can bring. It’s about making the transition to RD100 easier for our customers and our community.  

"We would not have been able to move forward and deliver this change without the support from our staff, the Rubis forecourt network, the public, and the States of Guernsey.

"The development and approval of the ‘Climate Change Policy & Action Plan’, has set a framework in which we are able to invest and make future plans and strategic decisions. We have engaged with the island’s politicians and the States of Guernsey policy team, to bring renewable diesel to Guernsey.”

It is a direct replacement for diesel, known as a ‘drop in’ fuel, and can be used straightaway without any modifications needed. Every litre switched from traditional diesel to renewable diesel removes 2.84kg of carbon emissions from the ‘Well to Wheel’ lifecycle of emissions.