Neste's renewable diesel helps cut millions of tons of greenhouse emissions
Neste MY Renewable Diesel helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 6.7 million tons in 2016, according to the Finnish company.
Neste´s low-carbon MY Renewable Diesel refined from renewable raw materials helped its users replace conventional diesel and reduce carbon emissions by a staggering 6.7 million tons – the equivalent to The the permanent removal of 2.4 million passenger cars from the roads for one full year.
“The use of this fuel does not require any vehicle-related investments or modifications. It is suitable for all diesel-powered passenger cars, as well as for use in heavy transport, such as in buses, garbage trucks, emergency vehicles, and long-haul trucks, among others," explains Kaisa Hietala, Executive Vice President, Renewable Products at Neste.
The renewable diesel produced from waste and residues can cut greenhouse gas emission by up to 90% compared to conventional, crude oil based diesel, according to the company.
