Driving decarbonisation with renewable fuels

Neste is proud to be part of the European-wide initiative, showcasing how renewable fuels have a critical role to play in decarbonising road transport.

What?

The Tour d'Europe is a pioneering initiative by the European automotive value chain that highlights the role of renewable fuels in reducing GHG emissions from road transport. 

By traveling across multiple European cities between March and June 2025, the initiative aims to showcase how renewable fuels are already available, accessible and compatible with existing fleet and infrastructure  and capable of delivering significant emissions reductions. Tour d’Europe also underlines how a policy framework open to proven technologies will allow European industries to remain global leaders, protect jobs and strengthen energy security. 

The journey will culminate in a final event in Brussels in June 2025, reinforcing the need for a technology-inclusive approach to decarbonising transport.

Why does it matter?

Europe aims for climate neutrality by 2050. Tour d’Europe initiative demonstrates how renewable fuels can contribute to reducing transport emissions by leveraging existing technologies. Renewable fuels offer a key to reduce GHG emissions while maintaining the 13.8 million jobs in the European automotive industry. This initiative demonstrates how renewable fuels, combined with digital certification technology, can serve as a more sustainable solution beyond 2035, offering a technology-neutral approach to achieving the EU's climate goals.

What is Neste’s role?

As a leader in renewable fuels, Neste contributes to the Tour d’Europe by showcasing how solutions like Neste MY Renewable Diesel^TM can deliver immediate emission reductions using existing infrastructure. By participating in the Tour d’Europe, Neste underscores the practicality, availability and impact of renewable fuels, emphasizing the role in supporting both climate goals and economic stability.

Key highlights

Stuttgart, Germany - April 10, 2025

HVO100 took the spotlight in Stuttgart, as part of the Tour d’Europe initiative. This was clear at a well-attended event organised by association VSL – Verband Spedition & Logistik BW together with Neste, SVG Süd, and EDi Energie-Direkt Hohenlohe GmbH. Hear more about what participants have to say about the role of renewable fuels.

Porvoo, Finland - April 29. 2025

Great visit to the Neste’s Porvoo refinery, where we proudly hosted a stop on the Tour d’Europe. From engaging discussions on the crucial role of legislation to insights on how renewable fuels are helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the EU’s climate goals, hear more from our speakers.

More information about Tour d'Europe can be found on the official website here.