Cutting Scope 3 Emissions in Your Supply Chain: How Hexagon’s New Fleet Saves 20+ Tonnes of CO₂ a Year
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If you manage supply chains or logistics in the UK, you already know the pressure is on to lower your carbon footprint. Buyers, stakeholders, and regulatory frameworks are all asking the same question: what are you doing to reduce your Scope 3 emissions?
Because freight and transport make up a massive slice of indirect supply chain emissions, the haulage partners you choose directly affect your environmental reporting.
At Hexagon, we’re expanding our operations to handle growing client demand. But scaling up our transport capacity doesn't mean scaling up our carbon footprint. We are actively upgrading our fleet with modern, high-efficiency vehicles engineered to cut emissions on every mile traveled.
Here is a breakdown of how our latest fleet upgrades translate into real CO₂ reductions for your business.
The Numbers: Lowering Emissions by 20+ Tonnes a Year
Every truck in our core fleet covers roughly 70,000 miles a year. By replacing older vehicles with modern, highly efficient models, we are significantly curbing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions across our operations.
Here is what our recent fleet replacements achieve on the road:
DAF CF260 upgraded to DAF XD340:
~7.5 tonnes of CO₂
saved annually.
DAF CF260 upgraded to DAF XD260:
~7.5 tonnes of CO₂
saved annually.
DAF CF340 upgraded to MAN TGM 26.320:
~5–7 tonnes of CO₂
saved annually (estimated).
What does this mean in real terms?
Across just three upgraded vehicles in our fleet, we are achieving an estimated total annual CO₂ reduction of 20 to 22 tonnes.
To put that into perspective for your supply chain metrics:
~2,300 litres of diesel saved every year across these three vehicles.
20+ fewer tonnes of CO₂ emitted into the atmosphere annually.
The equivalent of taking several average UK passenger cars completely off the road each year.
The efficiency gains on the DAF XD models are backed directly by DAF’s published data on the XD range's performance improvements over the older CF series. For the modern Euro 6 MAN TGM, fuel efficiency gains depend on duty cycle, gearing, and body spec, but modern Euro 6 engineering consistently outperforms older CF340 units under comparable freight workloads.
Truck driver on route
Why Modern Fleets Matter for Your Freight Quotes
When you hire a low-carbon freight company in the UK, you aren't just paying for goods to get from A to B on time—you are protecting your business's ESG standards.
When Hexagon runs more efficient, lower-emission trucks:
✓⃝ Your Scope 3 Footprint Drops: Every drop of fuel we save on your routes directly lowers the reported carbon intensity per tonne-mile of your delivered goods.
✓⃝ Reliability Stays High: Modern Euro 6 engines and updated fleet technology mean better vehicle reliability, minimal downtime, and on-time deliveries.
✓⃝ No Compromise on Capacity: As we bring in more trucks to handle higher freight volumes, we ensure that every addition aligns with modern emission standards.
Partner with a Greener UK Haulier
Decarbonising road haulage doesn't happen overnight, but it requires continuous, real-world action rather than vague promises. By investing directly in cleaner, more efficient fleet technology, Hexagon International Freight Ltd gives you a reliable logistics partner that supports your commercial goals and your carbon reduction targets.
Need a reliable, low-carbon road freight solution for your UK transport?
Get in touch with the Hexagon team today for a competitive road haulage quote >