Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH has taken a step toward sustainability by switching to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel for its machines since August 2024. This transition aligns with Liebherr’s commitment to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.
HVO is a synthetic fuel derived from vegetable and animal oil, as well as fat waste from the food industry, converted into hydrocarbons through hydrogen treatment. The HVO fuel sourced from Neste, used by Liebherr in Nenzing, is free from palm oil and among the highest quality available. Compared to traditional diesel, HVO can cut CO2 emissions by up to 90% during combustion.
By using HVO, Liebherr Nenzing is saving approximately 300,000 liters of diesel annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 810 tonnes—equivalent to a 20% decrease in direct emissions at the site. Importantly, HVO is compatible with conventional combustion engines, allowing most Liebherr machines worldwide to operate on this cleaner fuel immediately. Increasing the HVO proportion in fuel mixtures further enhances CO2 savings.
Liebherr has also partnered with a Vorarlberg-based transport company to use HVO-powered vehicles for all logistics operations. This collaboration reduces transport-related emissions by 23%, cutting an additional 3,500 tonnes of CO2 annually.
