Perth based Able Excavators - Carbon Footprint Aware

Using diesel earthmoving equipment can have negative impacts on the environment and human health. Some of the impacts are:

• Diesel engines emit fine particles, oxides of nitrogen, volatile organic compounds and air toxics, which can cause respiratory problems, cancer and other diseases123.

• Diesel emissions contribute to the production of ground-level ozone, which damages crops, trees and vegetation, and acid rain, which affects soil, lakes and streams3.

• Diesel-powered machinery generates heat and noise, which require ventilation and insulation in underground mines and tunnels4.

• Diesel fuel is a non-renewable resource that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

To reduce these impacts, some strategies are:

• Adopting national emission standards for non-road diesel engines125.

• Using cleaner fuels and technologies, such as electric or hybrid vehicles34.

• Implementing best practices for maintenance, operation and procurement of diesel equipment2.