Speedy Hire Launches Industry-First Diesel-Free Matrix to Support Construction’s Net-Zero Goals

The unveiling of this groundbreaking Diesel-Free Matrix will take place during Speedy Hire’s industry-leading virtual event, the Speedy Hire Live Sustainability Summit, on Thursday, 28th November. This summit will showcase how Speedy Hire is driving innovation and sustainability across the construction sector. Attendees will gain exclusive insights into the Diesel-Free Matrix and its potential to transform the industry’s approach to carbon management and decarbonisation.

The Diesel-Free Matrix is an essential component of Speedy Hire's customer carbon management strategy, aligned with PAS2080:2023. It is designed to govern hire contracts at a project level, enabling customers to avoid, switch, and improve operations. This allows them to make measurable progress in reducing diesel reliance and advancing decarbonisation across their sites.

Speedy Hire is the first hire company to adopt PAS2080:2023, the latest standard for managing carbon in infrastructure. This standard aims to deliver deep decarbonisation throughout the value chain. The Diesel-Free Matrix also introduces decision-making around innovative technologies, such as hydrogen power units (HPUs), enabling customers to meet sustainability targets while benefiting from cutting-edge energy solutions.

Through the Diesel-Free Matrix, Speedy Hire assesses customers’ projects using a comprehensive digital scorecard, covering criteria such as the adoption of cordless technology, integration of alternative fuels, and the use of renewable power sources. This structured approach helps guide customers in making sustainable choices and reducing their carbon footprint.

Amelia Woodley, ESG Director at Speedy Hire, said: 

“Our Decade to Deliver strategy underscores Speedy Hire’s commitment to a sustainable future, and the launch of our Diesel-Free Matrix is a pivotal step toward achieving this vision. By adopting PAS2080:2023 with third-party verification next year, we’re setting a new benchmark in the hire industry. This Matrix not only supports our customers in their sustainability journeys but also strengthens our ESG leadership, creating lasting, positive change across our sector.”