The company says that it is simultaneously also approving the majority of its latest-generation engines, particularly in the sub-4 liter and above-8 liter range, for biodiesel blends up to B30.
Deutz adds that the use of these alternative fuels significantly reduces the carbon footprint of its combustion engines and raises the prospect of running engines on a carbon-neutral basis in the future.
Frank Hiller, chairman of Deutz's board of management, said: “The fuel approvals show once again that we are pioneers of carbon-neutral drive systems for off-highway applications. This represents another big step forward for us in our Taking Responsibility sustainability strategy."
As well as fulfilling its environmental responsibilities, Deutz says it is doing more and more to further the social aspects of its sustainability work. It adds that this is reflected in the ESG (Environmental-Social-Governance) corporate rating that the company recently received for the first time from leading rating agency ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services). Deutz was awarded a good C+ rating and Prime status, which puts it among the top 20% of its sector peers.
