Environment
Three Green Pillars
Renewable diesel and electricity all the way
Decreasing the CO2 footprint in our transportation is key to our performance, and we work actively to support our courier partners in transitioning to more sustainable fuel options. We also have energy-self-sufficient terminals with solar panels and charging stations for Electric vehicles.
Route optimisation and fill-rates
Our AI system, Algot, automatically creates the most efficient routes for our deliveries, and every night, the algorithm is improved by comparing its calculations with the actual outcome. Furthermore, we 3D scan every parcel that goes through our sorting machines, securing the maximum fill rate in the vehicles.
Sustainable Cities
Budbee lowers the environmental impact on cities and improves air quality by switching to renewable diesel, HVO100, and electric vehicles. We implement better last-mile solutions by using HVO100 and electric cars.
Renewable diesel
When we talk about renewable diesel, we refer to HVO100. HVO100 is a hydrogenated vegetable oil made from raw materials (such as animal fat waste from the food industry, recycled cooking oil or fish fat from the fishing industry) that do not release any new carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. In addition, HVO100 is a fuel that is fully compatible with most diesel engines and diesel fuel distribution infrastructure, which makes it possible to use vehicles that previously ran on fossil fuels.
Key Contributions to Sustainability
Renewable diesel and electricity
We are proud to say that all deliveries in Sweden, Finland, Belgium and the Netherlands are made using renewable diesel or electricity. These deliveries are made using electricity, human muscle power and HVO100 (renewable diesel).
Energy-Self-Sufficient Terminals
In 2020, we opened an energy-self-sufficient terminal with solar panels and EV charging stations. In 2022, this terminal is joined by an additional four new locations and we initiated the construction of yet one more.
Route Optimisation & Fill Rates
Our technological innovations contribute heavily to our sustainability, customer satisfaction and efficiency.
- Our bespoke algorithms ensure that we drive the most optimal route, not a single unnecessary meter.
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We 3D-scan all parcels to ensure maximum fill rates which lowers the number of unnecessary routes and fuel consumption.
- Our in-house developed driver app guides the drivers, for example, by providing information on routes, parking, upcoming stops (e.g., if it is more efficient to bring two parcels at a given stop instead of one) and how to load the vehicle.
