Tesco has introduced 42 new IVECO S-Way Natural Gas trucks to its fleet in Livingston, Scotland, as part of its commitment to become carbon neutral across its own operations by 2035.
The vehicles will transport food and goods across Scotland, Cumbria, and Northumbria, serving more than 250 stores, and cover over 200,000 km per year. The new trucks are expected to save up to 6,473 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent annually.
Powered by biomethane produced from animal and food waste, the IVECO S-Way trucks can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 83% compared with conventional diesel trucks. Tesco sees this as an interim solution while battery-electric truck technology and supporting charging infrastructure continue to develop.
The fleet upgrade also includes fuel-efficient engines, aerodynamic side mirrors, and a ‘Silent Mode’ for quieter night-time deliveries. A refuelling station, developed in partnership with CNG Fuels, has been installed at the Regional Distribution Centre to ensure drivers can refuel quickly, minimising downtime.
Currently, the new trucks make up 20% of the Livingston fleet. Tesco previously launched the UK’s first fully electric articulated lorries in 2021 and continues to expand its zero-emission fleet across the country.
Cliff Smith, Fleet Engineering Manager at Tesco, said: "These low-carbon trucks represent a significant step towards reducing our emissions and achieving carbon neutrality. By investing in biomethane technology and collaborating with IVECO and CNG Fuels, we are driving positive change and promoting sustainable practices in the retail sector."
Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, added: "Reducing transport emissions requires innovation and collaboration. It’s encouraging to see a major retailer like Tesco investing in low-carbon solutions that support Scotland’s net-zero ambitions."
Tesco rolls out 42 biomethane-powered trucks
