UK Fuels has launched a new service that can offset 100% of the carbon its fuel card customers currently release from the one billion litres of fuel they use each year.

The new biodegradable ‘Radius Future’ fuel card enables fleets and drivers to reduce their carbon footprint and support their social and environmental responsibilities

The business has partnered with UK-government endorsed carbon offsetting company Forest Carbon to invest in renewable energy projects, in both the UK and around the world.

UK Fuels has pledged not to take any profits from the new biodegradable ‘Radius Future’ fuel card. Companies will pay 1 pence on each litre of standard fuel, which will be invested by both Forest Carbon and UK Fuels. Carbon footprints will be calculated using UK government conversion factors that correlate litres of diesel and petrol to the equivalent emissions in tonnes of CO2.

This enables the 76,000 fleet businesses using UK Fuels’ cards, along with their 500,000 drivers, to reduce their carbon footprint and support their social and environmental responsibilities, backed by the assurance of an endorsed scheme.

Supported by existing partners include Microsoft, Siemens, Stagecoach and Ofcom, Forest Carbon has already planted over 13 million trees since 2006 and is already removing nearly 3 million tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere, as well as providing other benefits to society including flood mitigation and enhanced biodiversity.

UK Fuels managing director Jonathan Haseler commented: “As a company, our whole strategy is now focused on planning for sustainable travel in the future. This includes investing in electric vehicle charging solutions both on and off road, as well as supporting our customers on their energy transition journey.

“If every customer takes up Radius Future, together they could accelerate Britain towards the goal of net zero emissions by 2050.”