Reducing the environmental impact of logistics is one of the biggest challenges facing modern supply chains. McCulla has developed a sustainable transport model that combines renewable energy production with lower-emission fleet technology.

At the centre of this approach is the Alternity Biogas Energy Limited (ABEL) facility. This anaerobic digestion plant converts food waste into renewable biomethane gas, which is used to fuel part of the transport fleet.

This circular energy model links waste recovery, renewable energy production and logistics operations into a single system designed to reduce emissions across the supply chain.

The Alternity plant converts food waste into renewable energy using anaerobic digestion.

During this process, organic waste breaks down in a controlled environment, producing biogas. The gas is refined into biomethane, which can then be used as a transport fuel for heavy goods vehicles.

The plant also generates renewable electricity used to power cold storage facilities and operational sites. This contributes to lower overall emissions across logistics operations. 

In addition to energy production, the digestion process produces biofertiliser, which can be used in agriculture, creating further value from food waste.

Sustainability is becoming an essential part of modern logistics strategy. Businesses across the food and manufacturing sectors increasingly require transport partners that support lower carbon supply chains.

McCulla’s renewable fuel model demonstrates how logistics operations can integrate waste recovery, energy production and transport to reduce emissions across the entire supply chain.

These sustainability initiatives work alongside the company’s Temperature Controlled Transport services and its wider European transport network.