Bidfood UK has joined forces with Aerodyne Global in a bid to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions, enhancing efficiency across its fleet
Bidfood UK is collaborating with Aerodyne Global to support reductions in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
The partnership focuses on deploying AEROCOOL technology to significantly reduce emissions by 55% between now and 2032.
It also supports Bidfood’s goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2045.
As part of this collaboration, Aerodyne’s innovative AEROCOOL technology will be installed in over 300 of Bidfood’s vehicles.
This will enhance the overall efficiency of its fleet, which serves more than 40,000 clients, through a network of 26 depots.
Industry leadership
Aerodyne Global was founded by engineer Ambrose Kingston in 1979 in an attempt to solve a number of issues relating to fuel efficiency in logistics.
The company focuses on creating aerodynamic devices that enhance fuel efficiency for trucks, offering a comprehensive range of services from design and development to rigorous testing.
With its origins dating back to 1929 as part of Booker Foodservice, Bidfood now supplies more than 40,000 customers across hospitals, hotels, restaurants and schools, with a national network of 26 depots.
The business consistently endeavours to make a more positive impact on people on the planet, ensuring it acts on emissions, plastics and waste.
Tech-driven sustainability
The partnership with Aerodyne supports Bidfood’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
By targeting a 55% reduction in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2032, the company has set a clear pathway toward its net zero goal by 2045.
A total of 315 vehicles, including 167 Scania trucks and 148 DAF XF units, will be fitted with AEROCOOL technology provided by Aerodyne.
Extensive trials on urban multi-drop and trunking routes have shown the AEROCOOL top deflector and sidewings offer an 8.24% fuel-saving benefit.
Julie Owst, Head of Sustainability at Bidfood, says: “Calculations prove that, on average, the airkits will save 2.7 CO₂ Tonnes per year. That amounts to 27 CO₂ tonnes over the life of the vehicle.
“This is an excellent step forward in reducing vehicle emissions and supports our wider fleet decarbonisation goals.”
The kits have been adopted across Bidfood’s entire fleet, resulting in fuel savings, lower emissions and improved operational efficiency – without driver intervention.
AeroCool kits are ‘fridge engineer friendly’ (FEF), meaning they are designed to improve accessibility and safety for refrigerated vehicle maintenance.
They often incorporate catwalks and lifting gas struts to make life easier and safer for the fridge engineer.
Source: https://sustainabilitymag.com/
