Social Procurement Award
This category awards the use of procurement as a tool to provide enduring positive benefits for communities, employee of suppliers, and the environment, alongside acquiring the goods, services and works required.
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HWR Hydrogen
Dual-fuel trucks
winner
Social Procurement Award
New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards 2024
HW Richardson Group's hydrogen unit is pioneering dual-fuel trucks in New Zealand, combining hydrogen and diesel to cut carbon vehicle emissions by up to 34%. The initiative lowers emissions at a fraction of the cost of alternative low carbon vehicles and preserves the value of the existing diesel fleet. The first five dual-fuel trucks in Australasia have been converted and certified and with fast refuelling, elimination of stranded asset, and minimal payload impact, this transitionary technology will help bridge the gap until 100% hydrogen heavy vehicles become widely available.