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Case Study: Sourcing Renewable Fuels

SKANSKA, CONSTRUCTION, SEATTLE, USA

Customer Overview

Skanska is one of the world's largest construction and development companies. Founded over 135 years ago, the company uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work and connect. In the U.S., Skanska has been building what matters for more than 50 years and today, delivers projects to a broad range of industries in nearly all 50 states from offices across the country. Skanska was named to Fortune's "Change the World" list of companies pursuing socially or environmentally sustainable practices and initiatives.

Challenge

Skanska aims to reduce its emissions by 70% by 2030. Skanska will further that goal by achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. To achieve this, Skanska looked for a partner to help reduce their carbon emissions through the provisioning of more sustainable fuel.

World Kinect Solution

World Kinect devised a test in the use of R99 renewable diesel, introducing the biofuel to a handful of equipment that allowed Skanska to quantify and monitor the benefits on a small scale, before expanding the scope of this operation to achieve its emissions goals in the longer term.

Fuel Storage

Fuel Storage

World Kinect provided a fully supplied fuel storage cube for Skanska's L300 Lynnwood Link Extension project site in Seattle, Washington. This provided a convenient and consistent source of fuel to power selected machines immediately without delays, mimicking the process of using regular fuels.

Renewable Fuels & Biofuels

Renewable Fuels & Biofuels

Skanska tested the use of the R99 renewable, second-generation biofuel in three of its L300 project machines.

Procurement & Delivery

Procurement & Delivery

World Kinect handled the logistics of procurement and delivery, ensuring consistent and efficient operations for Skanska.

Fuel Sourcing

Fuel Sourcing

After demonstrating the benefits of the renewable fuel, World Kinect was able to source and secure a rateable supply of additional R99 fuel to the site.

Business Impacts

30 metric tonnes emissions reduced in 1 year

The use of 3,000 gallons of R99 has reduced over 30 metric tonnes of tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from Skanska's equipment in the 12 months of implementation.

Proven efficiency and safety of new R99 fuel

Skanska successfully used over 3,000 gallons of R99 renewable diesel in the first 12 months.

Measurable progress towards sustainability goals

The R99 fuel used is non-palm-oil derived to help prevent deforestation and protect natural habitats.

Skanska's partnership with World Kinect demonstrates the benefits of using R99 renewable diesel to help reduce
emissions. Our hope is to expand the use of this fuel and this relationship to other projects to help us achieve our
sustainability goals and ultimately contribute to a cleaner, healthier society.

MARK CHEN
SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER, SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC, USA

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