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Are you heading to this year’s ?

Don’t miss GBF’s panel “How Renewable Fuels Can Help Us Reach Net Zero” on Monday 9th October where we’ll be joined by a panel of experts to explore how Labour can support the rollout of clean fuels.

Reserve your spot for free here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-renewable-fuels-can-help-us-reach-net-zero-tickets-721113338407?aff=oddtdtcreator

The recent rollback on net zero policies in the UK has raised concern about the country’s commitment to combatting climate change.

The Prime Minister’s move to postpone the ban on combustion engine cars and revisit the phasing out of gas boilers has generated widespread discussion and apprehension.

The price of scaling back green policies is substantial, casting a shadow over our environment and the legacy we leave for future generations.

Amidst these policy pivots, GBF remains committed to providing immediate solutions to curb carbon emissions, whether on the road, in our homes or within industrial sectors.

In light of this decision, we encourage the Government to join industry leaders and campaigners and consider incentivising clean fuels as a means to fast-track our progress towards net zero goals while preserving the foundations of our existing infrastructure.

Europe’s air quality crisis is undeniable.

The Guardian’s investigation reveals a public health crisis where 98% of Europeans are breathing hazardous air, resulting in over 400,000 deaths annually.

With PM2.5 levels exceeding WHO guidelines, countries such as North Macedonia are grappling with air pollution six times the recommended limit.

While the European Parliament’s commitment to adopt stricter WHO guidelines by 2035 is a step in the right direction, we cannot afford to wait.

To achieve cleaner air, we must explore solutions for the here and now.

GD+HVO offers a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels, reducing particulate matter by up to 80%.

Read more about GD+HVO and its potential to address Europe’s air quality crisis here: https://www.gbf.ltd/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/20/revealed-almost-everyone-in-europe-breathing-toxic-air

Revealed: almost everyone in Europe is breathing toxic air Guardian investigation finds 98% of Europeans breathing highly damaging polluted air linked to 400,000 deaths a year

GBF had a fantastic time at the Tank Storage Conference and Exhibition last week.

Our Chairman, William Tebbit, gave a presentation to the room of industry experts on the power of HVO to support the UK’s journey to net zero.

William explored how the growing demand for low-carbon fuel requires the creation of more dedicated biofuel storage.

Discussing the costs of biofuel, William also talked about GBF’s call for the government to cut the tax on HVO and encourage consumers to make the switch from diesel.

Learn more about the conference here: https://tankstorage.org.uk/conference-exhibition/conference-information/

New satellite data reveals the sea-ice surrounding Antarctica is well below any previously recorded winter levels.

Scientists from the National Snow and Ice Data Center say these results offer a worrying new benchmark for a region that once seemed resistant to global warming.

Experts say that without its cooling ice, Antarctica could “transform from Earth’s refrigerator to a radiator”.

Read more on the news here:

Antarctic sea-ice at 'mind-blowing' low alarms experts Missing winter sea ice signals changes that could be a "disaster for the world", scientists say.

Going green shouldn’t have to break the bank.

Residents in rural Kehelland, Cornwall are making the switch to low-carbon HVO to heat their homes.

Not only are the residents reducing carbon emissions by 88% compared to traditional heating oil, but they’re saving money by avoiding retrofitting heat pumps, which will become mandatory by 2026.

As reported in the Telegraph, transitioning to this sustainable option can be made simple with a nozzle upgrade costing a fraction of the alternative renovation works.

This practical and cost-effective solution proves that greener choices are not exclusive to urban areas but can be accessible to all, including the 12% of homes in the UK off the National Grid.

Cornwall isn’t the only area embracing HVO.

Across the Celtic Sea, we are proud to have supported a school to become the first in Ireland to transform its heating system with our GD+HVO.

Learn more about converting heating systems for a cleaner and greener future here: https://www.gbf.ltd/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/cornish-hamlet-kehelland-derail-net-zero-oil-boiler-ban/?fbclid=IwAR1mdwqsM0FEzQElZxrlAYx0NWtjYvQIZ3j_cy9cES-hebr1BgRzYlAF1ac

The Cornish hamlet exposing the flaws in the net zero oil boiler ban Faced with the cost of going green, rural communities are finding alternative solutions

We had a fantastic weekend at Snetterton Circuit! 🏁

GBF is proud to provide Gd+HVO to every competitor at the British Truck Racing Championships, helping to reduce carbon emissions from this exciting sport.

📸: Graham Holbon

Today is UN Clean Air Day for Blue Skies. ☁️

In a world where 99% of the global population is exposed to polluted air, every effort is needed to reclaim the purity of our skies.

The impact of air pollution stretches far beyond the environment, leaving a substantial imprint on the global economy and exacting an undeniable toll on human health.

This year, we are coming .

Switching to HVO can drive significant change for the here and now.

At GBF, we are proud to supply a cleaner alternative to diesel, actively reducing carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions and contributing to cleaner air for all.

The latest from UK Biobank adds to the mounting evidence of air pollution’s impact on our health.

A new study highlights that prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter accelerates lung disease progression and escalates associated risks such as COPD, asthma and lung cancer.

Professor Stephen Holgate from the University of Southampton, said, “We need to better recognise the massive contribution that air pollution is making to poor lung-health and stronger actions that drive down exposures to toxic pollutant emissions.”

GBF’s renewable fuel offers a solution for the here and now that reduces pollution and ushers in cleaner air.

Discover more about our technology here: https://www.gbf.ltd/gd

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/aug/11/air-pollution-speeds-progression-of-lung-diseases-uk-study-finds

Air pollution speeds progression of lung diseases, UK study finds Study adds to growing evidence that health harm from air pollution accumulates through our lifetimes

GBF is calling on the government to bring price parity between diesel and HVO.

The advanced biofuel, HVO, is a renewable alternative to diesel that reduces carbon emissions by up to 90%.

While HVO can support the UK’s journey to net zero, there is a price barrier that is preventing it from becoming to go-to option.

In an open letter to transport minister, Jesse Norman, we have asked the government to consider reducing duties and creating tax incentives to support the switch to renewable HVO fuel.

Thank you to over 30 industry leaders and campaigners who have signed the letter, including Barnard, CEO of the Air and Dyer, Chair of Nature2030.

We urge the government to consider our call for a cleaner and greener future.

Read more on the news here: https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/jesse-norman-business-leaders-government-ceo-treasury-b2402250.html

Business leaders call on ministers to cut tax on clean fuels to replace diesel A group of more than 30 industry leaders and campaigners warned of the ‘urgent imperative’ to reduce harmful pollutants in the atmosphere.

With the future of petrol and diesel cars at a crossroads, GBF is powering change TODAY.

The UK Government promised a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 three years ago. But with doubts cast on the policy, Rishi Sunak has recently reaffirmed that the commitment is still on the government’s agenda.

While the noise surrounding diesel continues, GBF is proud to offer our renewable solution for the here and now.

Our technology, Gd+HVO, is a drop-in solution that is compatible with existing machinery and seamlessly fits into existing diesel engines.

Made from renewable feedstocks, Gd+HVO helps to reduce carbon emissions by up to 90%.

At GBF, we are seizing the opportunity to reduce emissions for a cleaner future, without delay.

Check out our latest blog from CEO, Magnus Hammick, on what the UK Government can learn from our progressive European neighbours to speed up the transition to renewable fuels.

Magnus discusses why bringing price parity between HVO and diesel is an essential step for the UK’s journey to net zero.

Europe is speeding up the transition to renewable fuels. The UK must follow suit. By Magnus Hammick The idea of powering our vehicles using waste was previously the stuff of science fiction. In the much-loved sci-fi classic Back to the Future, Doc Brown fuels his time-travelling DeLorean with a banana skin and other rubbish he had to hand.

Have you spotted GBF in the latest issue of Destination Net Zero?

In this sustainability-focused publication, GBF describes our game-changing technology: Gd+HVO.

We explore how various industries including construction, off-road, freight, and maritime sectors are all "still heavily reliant on diesel-burning assets and would struggle to reduce their carbon and air pollution emissions without the immediate, drop-in solution that is HVO fuel.”

Read more here: https://issuu.com/cvmp/docs/dnz_issue_8_pt

Check out Ireland’s first school heated by HVO.

The historic primary school in West Cork has become the first school in the country to switch to a GD+HVO powered heating system.

The 160-year-old building was previously relying on a boiler operating at just 70% efficiency.

Transitioning to HVO, the school has unlocked a simple, effective and affordable solution to reduce its carbon emissions by 87%.

The school is not only reducing its carbon footprint but educating its students about the importance of climate responsibility, empowering the next generation to make environmentally conscious choices.

We are proud to be fuelling schools with the energy and knowledge to build a cleaner future.

West Cork school makes history as Ireland's first to be heated using HVO | Fuel Oil News Another first for HVO as Ireland school switches to make history.

Thank you Roadstone for trialling Gd+HVO!

On its journey to net zero, Roadstone has successfully completed a trial of GBF’s renewable biofuel for road vehicles and heavy machinery at the CRH/Roadstone site in Belgard, Dublin.

Our advanced biofuel, Gd+HVO, is a drop-in solution that reduces carbon emissions by up to 90% compared to diesel.

GBF is proud to be working with Roadstone for a cleaner and greener future. 🌍

What a brilliant weekend in Cornwall! 🏄‍♀️

GBF is proud to have supplied Gd+HVO to Boardmasters Festival last weekend to support its transition to net zero.

By switching to our renewable technology, we helped reduce carbon emissions by up to 90%.

Thank you to Boardmasters for choosing the planet with Gd+HVO.

GBF is the proud creator of the advanced HVO fuel: Gd+HVO.

Gd+HVO is made from renewable feedstocks, as classified by the EU’s REDII Legislation, wastes and residues that are unfit for animal and human consumption, supercharged with an engine-enhancing additive.

Our drop-in diesel replacement achieves a dramatic 80-90% cut in Co2 emissions, reduces NOx by up to 20% and reduces particulates by up to 85%.

This year alone, GBF has supplied Gd+HVO for:

🌱 The first passenger train running on HVO, with Chiltern Railways
🌱 All competitors at the British Truck Racing Championships
🌱 Festivals including Sea Sessions and Boardmasters
🌱 Ireland’s first renewable biofuel terminal at the Port of Cork
🌱 Bord Bia Bloom and Chelsea Flower Show
🌱 DAF Trucks UK at Millbrook Proving Ground

… and many more!

To learn more about our solution, feel free to get in touch at [email protected].

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What is Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)?

There are many kinds of diesel alternatives, including biodiesel, ethanol and biomethane, that work to reduce carbon emissions. However, these fuels require investment in new machinery, supply chains or engine modifications.

HVO fuel is different.

Made from waste materials, this incredible liquid can reduce CO2 emissions by 90% and seamlessly drop into diesel engines, making it a simple switch for the here and now.

This , GBF is proud to call itself the UK’s leading provider of HVO.

GBF is celebrating !

Today honours the pioneering research of Rudolf Diesel, known for his eponymously named diesel engine, who also contributed significantly to the development of biofuels.

With the urgent need to transition towards greener energy sources, biofuels are a game-changing alternative to diesel that will play a crucial role in combatting climate change and air pollution.

Stay tuned to learn more about GBF’s Gd+HVO technology and how we are paving the way for a cleaner future.

Get your surfboards ready – GBF is supplying Gd+HVO at Boardmasters Festival!

Made entirely from waste feedstocks, our biofuel technology helps to reduce carbon emissions by up to 90%.

Thank you to Boardmasters for choosing our renewable fuel for a greener and cleaner future. 🏄‍♀️

New study reveals the alarming impact of air pollution on the NHS.

Research conducted in Bradford showed a rise in GP and A&E visits for respiratory problems following polluted days, with the effects lasting over 100 days.

Nitrogen dioxide, mainly emitted by diesel vehicles, was responsible for a significant portion of these visits, costing the NHS in Bradford approximately £1.95 million.

Cleaner alternatives to diesel are powering change so we can breathe cleaner. Our technology, Gd+HVO, helps to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by 20%.

Read more about GBF’s solution for the planet and our health here: https://www.gbf.ltd/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/14/pollutionwatch-improving-air-quality-could-ease-pressure-on-nhs

Pollutionwatch: improving air quality could ease pressure on NHS People in Bradford made more GP and A&E visits for breathing problems after polluted days, researchers find

Did you spot this train pulling into Marylebone Station yesterday?

GBF is proud to have fuelled the first passenger train running on HVO as part of Chiltern Railways’ journey to net zero.

Made from waste feedstocks, our Gd+HVO technology is a drop-in solution that reduces carbon emissions by up to 90%.

We were pleased to see the train arriving as the first of many cleaner commutes to come!

Read more on our exciting news in the Evening Standard here: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/trains-running-on-vegetable-oil-chiltern-railways-marylebone-station-b1097130.html

A comprehensive review of global energy data reveals that despite record-breaking growth in renewable power, greenhouse gas emissions from the energy industry have reached new heights.

Fossil fuels continue to dominate the world’s energy consumption at 82%, with greenhouse gas emissions climbing by 0.8%, hindering progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement.

To achieve these targets, the world must switch to renewables for cleaner air, energy security and a greener economy.

Greenhouse gas emissions from global energy industry still rising – report Researchers say ‘urgent action’ needed as rise in renewables is eclipsed by increase in world’s total energy consumption

When sustainability and truck racing combine!

Last weekend, GBF powered the British Truck Racing Championships at Thruxton Circuit.

By supplying Gd+HVO to every competitor, we helped reduce carbon emissions by up to 90%.

Thank you to Graham Holbon for the fantastic images as always.

Last week, GBF’s Director of Sustainability, Julian Keites, spoke at Politeia’s event to discuss his contribution to the upcoming publication “Making the Energy Markets Work for the UK: Moving to a Mixed Energy Supply”.

Julian highlighted how renewable fuels such as GBF’s GD+HVO can aid the transition to net zero and cleaner air as an immediate drop-in replacement for diesel fuel. He also raised the question of how the UK can follow many European nations who have ensured price parity between biofuels and diesel to help catalyse the switch to renewable fuels while the existing barriers to a large-scale transition to electric vehicles are overcome.

Other speakers included Lord Callanan, Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance; Dr Christian Bjornsoz, Professor of Economics, Aarhus University; Lord Howell of Guilford, Former Energy Secretary and Chair, Windsor Energy Group and Lord Syed Kamall, Research Consultant, Politeia.

Thank you to Politeia for hosting this insightful event.

This week, we celebrated with our clients and co-workers at the Houses of Parliament!

From launching Gd+ Ireland, to providing fuel for BBC Studios’ coverage of the Coronation and Eurovision, to partnering with Sea Sessions festival (the list goes on...) 2023 has been a great year for GBF so far.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fantastic evening.

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At GBF, we are proud to supply a simple and clean alternative to diesel, powering change and driving us closer to achieving net zero.

Transitioning to renewable energy sources is a critical step towards combatting climate change and preserving our planet.

As PWC’s latest Net Zero Economy Index finds, global carbon emissions must be reduced by 77% this decade to reach net zero targets: https://lnkd.in/ea_PWfmH.

With Gd+HVO, we enable businesses to significantly reduce their carbon footprint and embrace a more sustainable path.

GBF had a fantastic time at the Houses of Parliament Summer Party last night.

William Tebbit, GBF’s Chairman and Peter Zonneveld, Vice President of Renewable Road Transport EUR & APAC at Neste gave inspiring talks to the room of MPs, policymakers and industry leaders on the power of Gd+HVO, and why it is so important for the future of our planet.

We also received fantastic support for our open letter that calls on the government to implement tax incentives on biofuels to support the UK's transition to net zero.

It was brilliant to raise a glass with our clients and co-workers!

This week, GBF joined industry leaders at the .

We enjoyed speaking with fellow truck enthusiasts on the importance of transitioning to low-carbon fuels.

The GBF team discussed how Gd+HVO offers the transport industry a drop-in solution to directly replace diesel and dramatically reduce carbon emissions.

Thank you to Road Transport Expo for a fantastic event!

☀️ GBF is proud to provide Gd+HVO to festivals this summer!

From Sea Sessions to Boardmasters, we are helping dramatically reduce carbon emissions with our renewable fuel.

Following the official launch of Gd+ Ireland, check out our feature in the Irish Farmers Journal which outlines the benefits of Gd+HVO for Ireland’s transport and agriculture industries.

Compared to other low-carbon solutions that require costly infrastructure changes, Stephen Robb writes how our biofuel technology offers an interim drop-in solution that can directly replace diesel while reducing carbon emissions by up to 90%.

Stephen also explains how HVO could be considered a subsidy-in-kind for some Irish farmers since meat and dairy processors are obliged to reduce Scope 3 emissions that typically occur on farms.

Learn more here: https://www.farmersjournal.ie/new-renewable-biofuel-to-slash-diesel-emissions-by-90-769027



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New renewable biofuel to slash diesel emissions by 90% Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, a new renewable ‘drop-in’ fuel for diesel vehicles, is set to play a major role in helping the transport and agricultural sector reduce emissions.

Last week, we proudly launched Gd+ Ireland at the Port of Cork. 🇮🇪

We had a fantastic evening celebrating how Gd+ can now be accessed across the nation as part of Ireland’s transition to net zero.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Photo credits: Michael O’Sullivan, OSM Photography

“I think this is the right time for the Irish market. Geographically and politically, this is a really good environment”.

Check out our CEO, Magnus Hammick, speaking in the Irish Independent.

Magnus discusses the significance of Ireland’s first biofuel terminal, officially launched by GBF last week, and the possibility of a second terminal on the west coast.

Read more here:

BP-backed green fuel company eyes up second terminal in West of Ireland after Ringaskiddy launch A BP-backed biofuel supplier is considering opening a second terminal for its fuel in Ireland, which could represent an investment worth between €30m and €40m.

Yesterday, we launched Gd⁺ Ireland. 🇮🇪

The official launch took place in Cork at the first low-carbon biofuel terminal in Ireland.

We were proud to be surrounded by industry leaders and politicians who came together to celebrate how Gd+HVO can now be accessed across the nation.

This marks a step forward for Ireland’s journey to net zero.

Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gc_B4ujP

Image credits: Port of Cork Company Ltd.

Thank you to Bord Bia Bloom for a beautiful show that ran on our sustainable fuel!

Last weekend, GBF provided Gd⁺HVO to Ireland’s largest gardening festival, Bord Bia Bloom.

With our renewable biofuel, we helped to reduce carbon emissions by up to 90%.

Read more about our technology here: www.gbf.ltd