Sustainable mobility: STEF commits to reducing greenhouse gas

One of the objectives of our Moving Green approach is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from our vehicles by 30% by 2030, through the optimisation of our transport plans, reducing the fuel consumption of our vehicles and favouring alternative energies.

Reduce fuel consumption

Since 2021 and alongside DCbrain, a company specialising in artificial intelligence applied to complex physical networks, STEF has been trialling a solution that enables more virtuous operation of the transport network and improved energy efficiency.

STEF operates mega-trucks in Portugal, Spain and the Netherlands. They make it possible to consolidate transport, thereby reducing the number of kilometres travelled and cutting CO2 emissions by around 60%.

At the same time, STEF continues to promote eco-driving, an approach that has been reinforced since 2021 by a driving behaviour management system, which enables driving behaviour to be analysed and improved on a daily basis.

Promoting alternative fuels

We have decided to give priority to low-carbon energies that are available immediately or in the short term, which will gradually replace diesel.

B100 Biodiesel : we have signed a contract with Saipol (Groupe Avril) to supply 1/3 of STEF's HGV fleet with Oleo100. This "B100" type renewable energy from French rapeseed residues reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 60%.

Biogas: produced from the recovery of bio-waste through methanisation, this fuel reduces GHG emissions by 80% and noise by 50% compared to a diesel engine. In 2024, STEF opened its second BioNGV station at its Brignais site (69) and is developing its fleet of BioNGV-powered vehicles.

Electric vehicles: we are working with manufacturers to make their vehicles compatible with our operating constraints, particularly in terms of range and recharging time for refrigeration use. We are therefore conducting ongoing testing. Today, vehicles with a range compatible with temperature control activities are just beginning to become available on the market. In addition, four 100% electric vehicles were put into service in 2024 and around ten more will be delivered in 2025.

Hydrogen solutions : we are involved in studies and projects relating to the use of hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicles in Europe.

Improving on-board refrigeration systems in vehicles

Conventional solutions for heating vehicles use non-road diesel, which has a high impact on CO₂ emissions. STEF is therefore experimenting with alternative solutions and deploys them once they are mature and reliable.

"Engineless" powered by an electric charge socket on the mobility engine. In 2021, STEF decided to standardise the installation of electric refrigeration units on all of its rigid trucks;
Cryogenics : 90 vehicles are equipped with this direct expansion system using compressed nitrogen, which creates cold without fuel. This technology is interesting in terms of air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution.
Electric semi-trailers with axles equipped with a generator: a technology based on the use of a generator mounted on one of the semi-trailer's axles. When the semi-trailer is in motion, the rotation of the axle generates electricity that can be stored in on-board batteries or used immediately to power the semi-trailer's refrigeration unit.

In figures

30%

of STEF's fleet will be powered by Oleo100

- 30%

target to reduce CO2 emissions from our vehicles by 2030.*

97%

of our vehicles comply with the Euro VI anti-pollution standard

*in gCO2.tkm compared with 2019

Trophée EVE award

Following the launch of the river transport of temperature-controlled goods on the Seine Axis, FERRERO and STEF were awarded the EVE trophy for their environmental commitment in the "best cooperation between players" category

"Objective CO2" certification

In France, since 2016, the Group's results have been recognised by the ADEME "Objectif CO2- transport responsable" label (CO2 responsible transport).

Lean & Green

"Lean & Green" is Europe's largest collaborative platform for helping companies in all sectors to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

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