---
title: 3 sustainable cold chain trends that impact your customer’s sales decisions
description: Sustainability is the single hottest topic on your customer’s agenda. With these technologies, your clients will reduce their environmental footprint
---
- [English](https://www.thermokingnews.com/tk-stayfresh-blog)
- [Français](https://www.thermokingnews.com/fr/tk-stayfresh-blog)
- [Italiano](https://www.thermokingnews.com/it/tk-stayfresh-blog)
- [Español](https://www.thermokingnews.com/es/tk-stayfresh-blog)
- [Pусский](https://www.thermokingnews.com/ru/tk-stayfresh-blog)
[](https://www.thermokingnews.com/tk-stayfresh-blog)
[Back to blog](https://www.thermokingnews.com/tk-stayfresh-blog)
# 3 sustainable cold chain trends that impact your customer’s sales decisions
[DOTF](https://www.thermokingnews.com/tk-stayfresh-blog/tag/dotf), [Market Stories](https://www.thermokingnews.com/tk-stayfresh-blog/tag/market-stories), [Sustainability](https://www.thermokingnews.com/tk-stayfresh-blog/tag/sustainability), [Advancer](https://www.thermokingnews.com/tk-stayfresh-blog/tag/advancer), [Electrification](https://www.thermokingnews.com/tk-stayfresh-blog/tag/electrification)
Nature, a leading scientific journal, noticed that [in early 2020, C02 emissions dropped significantly](http://nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00090-3) for the first time in decades. Unfortunately, by early 2021, emissions were back on pre-2020 levels.
Everyone in the industry understands that sustainable innovations are necessary. [A recent Gartner report](https://emtemp.gcom.cloud/ngw/globalassets/en/supply-chain/documents/trends/3-supply-chain-sustainability-trends-2021.pdf) indicates that 84% of all supply chain leaders plan to invest in climate adaption technology in the next 1.5 years.
Here are 3 sustainable technologies that Thermo King is using.
## 1. Biofuels: HVO Diesel
Early tests with 1st generation biofuel were disappointing. In 2012, The Guardian uncovered [that biofuels were reducing far less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than promised](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2012/aug/19/biofuel-fails-eu-sustainabilty-test). Fortunately, additional R&D by companies like [Neste](https://www.neste.nl/neste-my-renewable-diesel/hvo/hvo-diesel) led to a new biofuel: HVO Diesel.
Benefits of HVO Diesel:
- **Reduce GHG emissions**
by up to 90% (!)
- **No loss in performance**
and similar maintenance interval compared to traditional fuel\*
- **Can be mixed with regular diesel**
Ideal for cross-country traffic into countries that don’t provide HVO diesel\*\*
More than a few Thermo King units are compatible with HVO Diesel. Our SLXi, A-Series, T-Series, and UT-Series can be powered by this more sustainable fuel source.
## 2. Solar panels
Thermo King has been leading the way in solar panel technology with [ThermoLite™ panels](https://europe.thermoking.com/accessories/power-management/thermolite-solar-panels/). This sustainable power management solution will increase battery life of a refrigeration unit while reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. And so, you’re helping to meet the sustainability goals of your customers.
Benefits of solar panels:
- **Increase battery life\*\*\***
and prevent loss of power
- **Reduce fuel consumption**
by 23%\*\*\*
- **Decrease CO2 emissions**
by 560 kg per unit, per year\*\*\*
## 3. Fleet electrification
An even more effective way for your customer to reduce its impact on the environment is to join the electrification wave.
[We’ve been working – with our partners – on this technology.](https://europe.thermoking.com/mediaroom/thermo-king-and-mercedes-benz-vans-co-developing-an-all-electric-esprinter-van-specified-for-pharma-deliveries/) Let us introduce you to the Thermo King x Mercedes Benz eSprinter. In early February 2021, we revealed the encouraging results of the field tests we conducted with the zero-emission eSprinter.
The Mercedes eSprinter comes equipped with [our electric E-200 units](https://europe.thermoking.com/direct-drive/e-series/e-200/). And with its low emission, it’ll be perfect for last-mile deliveries of pharmaceuticals and fresh produce.
Related Posts
[ 27 Apr 2022 Advancer Fuel Saving Promise wins a Challenge Possible Award Marketing matters, Sustainability, Advancer, AdvancerFuelSavingsPromise, Thermo King Europe, ChallengePossible](https://www.thermokingnews.com/tk-stayfresh-blog/a-testament-to-thermo-kings-push-towards-sustainability-advancer-fuel-saving-promise-wins-a-challenge-possible-award) [ 22 Jun 2021 A-500 Whisper Pro: Let your customers enter the city at night Sales support, Sustainability, Advancer](https://www.thermokingnews.com/tk-stayfresh-blog/a-500-whisper-pro-let-your-customers-enter-the-city-at-night) [ 18 May 2021 3 trends that will impact the cold chain in the 2020s and their sales opportunities Thermo King Insights, Sustainability, Telematics](https://www.thermokingnews.com/tk-stayfresh-blog/3-trends-that-will-impact-the-cold-chain-in-the-2020s-and-their-sales-opportunities)
-
-
-
©2024 Thermo King. All Rights Reserved.
