HVS is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by Greenly, a global leader in digital carbon footprint analysis and corporate climate performance evaluation. This recognition places HVS among the top 5% of companies worldwide for their proactive and innovative approach to climate action and environmental responsibility. 

The Gold Medal represents the culmination of their year-long commitment to sustainability, during which HVS have reached several groundbreaking milestones. Last year, HVS proudly received the Silver Medal, putting them in the top 10% of businesses actively addressing their carbon footprint. This year, they went further. In the past year alone, HVS celebrated the first trailer pull of their hydrogen fuel cell truck on the test track. Their commitment to sustainability didn’t end on the test track; it extended across their entire operation. This year HVS measured more emissions, committed to more action, and educated more employees on the importance of environmental stewardship. 

Greenly’s rigorous assessment process evaluates a company's greenhouse gas emissions, climate strategy, and environmental initiatives across three key areas: Scope One (direct emissions), Scope Two (indirect emissions from energy use), and Scope Three (indirect emissions throughout the value chain). This comprehensive evaluation ensured that HVS not only met but exceeded international climate goals, aligning their efforts with the Paris Agreement’s targets. 

“The Gold Medal is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and innovative spirit of the entire HVS team. It underscores our belief that you cannot control what you don’t measure—carbon accounting is a crucial part of our sustainability strategy. By setting clear, quantifiable action plans, we’ve not only reduced our emissions but also created a foundation for continuous improvement.”- stated HVS’ CEO, Jawad Khursheed.  

Kathryn Charman, Head of Supply Chain and Sustainability at HVS, added: “Carbon accounting has provided us with the data and insights needed to drive our decarbonisation strategy. Winning the Gold Medal is an incredible achievement, and I’m immensely proud of our team’s commitment to sustainability. But we won’t stop here—we’re already looking ahead to new challenges and greater achievements.” 

HVS is dedicated to developing sustainable transport technology solutions to help fleet operators decarbonise the commercial vehicle sector. As a new OEM, their focus is not only on creating innovative product lines that positively impact the planet but also on embedding sustainability into every aspect of their operations. 

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Alexis Normand, CEO of Greenly said, "We congratulate HVS for their successful efforts to decarbonise the transport industry. As demonstrated by their exemplary approach, sustainability is not a one-time operation, but a series of small, cumulative actions building towards a greener future. We look forward to accompanying them in their future initiatives towards greater sustainability."  

Being awarded the Greenly’s Gold Medal is one of the biggest recognitions an OEM can achieve.  

As they celebrate these milestones, the Sustainability Team at HVS already setting their sights on the future. Much like the athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics, they know that success requires consistency, dedication, and a team that believes in pushing boundaries. Together, HVS will continue to strive for faster, higher, and stronger action in the fight against climate change.  

To find out more about our journey to Gold, you can read this article written by our Sustainability Team: https://www.hvs.co.uk/blog/going-for-gold