TUI has signed an agreement with Repsol to use the Spanish oil company's biofuel to transport tourists. The first tests have already taken place on a 55-passenger tourist bus. For TUI, this agreement marks the beginning of a new chapter in its commitment to reducing transport emissions in destinations such as Maspalomas.
This is the first time that a TUI bus has run entirely on biofuel, made from waste such as used cooking oil. In collaboration with Repsol, TUI is currently testing this biofuel initiative on parts of its Benidorm bus fleet. From mid-October, part of the fleet will run on renewable diesel, also known as HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil).
This fuel can reduce fuel-related emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional diesel fuels. The exact reduction depends on the batch supplied and the specific percentage is documented in the batch sustainability certification. This trial will assess the effectiveness and performance of renewable diesel under real-world conditions.
TUI remains optimistic about the potential of this trial and is actively exploring other ways to reduce emissions in its land transport operations. Land transport is just one part of TUI’s efforts to reduce emissions. The company has also set emissions reduction targets for its airline, cruise ships and hotels, which have been validated by the independent Science Based Targets initiative, a collaboration between the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI), the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and CDP.