Swain Sustainability journey

Swain Group Journey to Net-Zero

The Journey so far

Swain Group and its divisions are working on strategies to reduce our environmental impact and to plot the journey to net zero

Initiatives

• Working with a major manufacturer to provide electric prime mover equipment that can meet the challenge of distance and weight.

• Introduce operational practices which reduce emissions and widen the opportunity to use restricted range equipment.

• Offer alternative fuels which are easily accessible and match manufacturer specifications and warranties.

• Develop new options for trailers and bodies which reduce equipment weight and increase payload and efficiency

We have embraced the challenge and are working with our supply partners to accelerate the process

Key considerations for choosing the right partner for our electrification strategy

Understanding timeline and benefits

• What are the key dates for supply

• The true benefits of EV

• What is our suppliers' vision

Our Electric Partner of Choice

Product

Choosing the right partner

• What range of vehicles can they supply

• What are the features/benefits

Energy

• Unit weights

• Range between charges

• Time to charge

• Cost of charging

At this years Multimodal we are proud to display our first electric unit for the UK container market, a collaboration between

The HVO Option

The right fuel for the job

HVO has become an important alternative to standard diesel and offers our customers the genuine opportunity to reduce emissions associated to there activity by as much as 90%.

Initiatives

• We have identified the right partner for HVO supply

• Dedicated HVO tanks are now to be installed as Swain depots across the UK.

• Customers offered revised tariffs which reflect fuel usage.

• Weekly reporting on individual carbon savings

• Synergistic alliances with other Swain customers to help close the journey loop.

HVO allows our distribution activity to make significant reductions in emissions

Innovation with Suppliers

Innovation in trailer design and Tyres

Our long-term relationship with Dennison Trailers has allowed our team to work with customers and supplier to work on designed for the trailers of the future.

Initiatives

• Body innovation to increase payload.

• Use of composite materials to lighten body weight.

Introduction of Bridgestone Duravis tyres

• Best-in-class rated tyre for mileage

• Shortest wet & dry braking distance

• Improved lower rolling resistance to aid fuel / energy efficiency

• Electric vehicle ready: tyre designed to meet the specific requirements of electric vehicles

Partnering the best suppliers

Other initiatives we are using to gather pace towards net zero

We are working to develop a strategy which reflects the aspirations of our customers and matches to legislation promoting a Net Zero future.

Swain Group Working for a better future