Esso Ethos+™ 25% renewable diesel
Esso Ethos+™, Renewable Diesel guide by Stephen Buckley, Sales Manager & Senior Fuel Analyst at Fleetmaxx Solutions
At Fleetmaxx Solutions, we’re always looking for ways to help businesses lower costs and reduce their environmental impact — without compromising on performance. That’s why the introduction of Esso Ethos+™ 25% Renewable Diesel is such an exciting development for the UK’s commercial drivers.
Esso Ethos+™ – From cooking chips to powering trips
It might sound surprising, but the same cooking oil used to fry chips can now help power your fleet. Esso Ethos+™ 25% Renewable Diesel is made with premium hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) — produced from independently verified, RTFO-compliant used cooking oil.
This innovative blend combines 25% renewable content with Esso’s Synergy additive, creating a high-quality diesel that performs just as well as conventional fuel — while offering measurable environmental benefits.
Renewable diesel for cleaner journeys, lower emissions
Compared to Esso’s conventional diesel, Esso Ethos+™ 25% Renewable Diesel delivers 15% lower lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To put that into perspective:
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Using 50 litres of Esso Ethos+™ can reduce lifecycle GHG emissions by around 25 kg compared to regular diesel.
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For the average UK diesel car driver, this could mean preventing approximately 1,410 miles’ worth of emissions per year — that’s equivalent to two round trips from London to Edinburgh.
Small changes at the pump can make a big difference to your fleet’s carbon footprint.
Performance you can trust, Esso Ethos+™
Sustainability shouldn’t come at the expense of reliability — and with Esso Ethos+™, it doesn’t. The fuel’s proprietary Synergy additive helps clean vital parts of your engine, improving performance and protection over time.
Because it’s a drop-in alternative to standard diesel, there’s no need for vehicle modifications or special maintenance. It’s suitable for all diesel engines marked as compatible with B7 fuel, making it an easy step towards cleaner fleet operations.
Quality renewable diesel that’s good for business
By refining used cooking oil into a high-grade fuel component, Esso ensures consistent quality and performance. The result is a renewable diesel that helps:
✅ Extend engine life through cleaner combustion
✅ Maintain power and efficiency
✅ Reduce harmful emissions without sacrificing reliability
Esso Ethos+™ now available
Esso Ethos+™ 25% Renewable Diesel is currently available at select Esso stations, with plans to expand availability in the future.
At Fleetmaxx Solutions, we’re proud to support businesses that want to take practical steps toward sustainability — from fuel cards that offer access to renewable fuels, to AdBlue®, telematics, and EV charging solutions that help you manage costs and carbon more efficiently. Using an Esso Card™ from Fleetmaxx solutions you can save when you fill up your fleet and your drivers are rewarded with Nectar and Tesco clubcard points.
So whether your fleet runs on diesel, electric, or a mix of both, we’re here to help you keep your vehicles on the road, for less — and with a lighter environmental footprint.
