Top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat will cut site carbon emissions by more than a thousand tonnes per year as its telehandlers and generators transition from diesel to HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) biofuel.

The switch will apply to both telehandlers and new generator hires by the housebuilder, fulfilling its commitment to achieve a 51 percent reduction in direct emissions by 2032.

HVO is a renewable diesel that delivers up to 99 percent lower carbon emissions compared to traditional diesel and is fully compatible with plant machinery, enabling immediate adoption across live developments without changing existing equipment or infrastructure.

On a typical site, the switch is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 21.9 tonnes per year per telehandler, making a significant contribution to Keepmoat’s science-based targets.

Karl Wiseman, Group Production Director at Keepmoat said: “At Keepmoat, we’re focused on driving innovation and sustainability across everything we do, working closely with our partners and supply chain to deliver lower-carbon homes and communities.

“From 1 May 2026, we’ll roll this out across our sites as existing diesel supplies are used up. We’ll also specify HVO fuel for all new generators hired, helping us deliver a smooth yet rapid transition across the business. With telehandlers and generators being the biggest contributors to direct on-site emissions, this is a clear opportunity for us to make a meaningful impact.”

Keepmoat is a leading partnership homebuilder with a track-record of delivering quality new homes across the UK at prices people can afford. To date, almost 60 percent of its current developments are on brownfield sites.

To find out more, please visit: www.keepmoat.com