Neste MY Renewable Diesel launched in Latvia
Latvia is the latest country to have Neste's renewable diesel at the pump.
Neste, Latvia’s leading network of automatic filling stations, has launched Neste MY Renewable Diesel for the Latvian transport market. It is produced from 100% renewable raw materials and enables up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil diesel.
“Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time. Neste MY Renewable Diesel gives our climate-conscious customers a sustainable alternative without having to make any changes to existing engines or vehicles,” said Neste Latvija’s Director General Arttu Airiainen.
In 2017, Neste MY Renewable Diesel reduced global climate emissions by 8.3 million tonnes. This is equivalent to taking more than 3 million fossil-fuel cars off the roads or making Latvia car-free for over three years, according to the Finnish company.
A Neste survey of over 700 respondents across Latvia found that 65% of motorists have heard about renewable diesel and its qualities. The majority of respondents, 78%, said that the contribution to cleaner air and healthier environment were important considerations when buying fuel.
