{"id":153,"date":"2019-01-17T13:27:35","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T13:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crown-oil-new\/?page_id=153"},"modified":"2025-12-09T14:47:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T14:47:19","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Crown Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h1\" id=\"h-putting-the-customer-at-the-heart-of-everything-we-do\">Putting the Customer at the Heart of Everything We Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-dark-grey-color has-text-color\" id=\"24-7-fuel-related-support-come-rain-or-shine\">24\/7 fuel-related support, come rain or shine.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-grey-color has-text-color\"><strong>As a local, family-run business, we understand just how important it is to have a fuel supplier that you can count on. From sustainable fuel solutions to emergency commercial fuel deliveries, we\u2019re on hand day and night to keep your business fuelled and your home warm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-columns columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-column columns__item\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"unrivalled-levels-of-service\">Unrivalled levels of service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding the best price for your fuel is easy. It\u2019s our friendly service and first-class local knowledge that puts us leagues ahead of the competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our philosophy is simple: to be large enough to fulfill nationwide deliveries whilst retaining the flexibility to arrange emergency deliveries on a same day \/ next day basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-column columns__item\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"local-is-where-our-heart-is\">Local is where our heart is<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With our headquarters located in Bury, Greater Manchester, we\u2019re passionate about working with local businesses to help make a difference in our local community.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From sponsoring events to donating alternative fuels to help reduce local emissions, we understand that it\u2019s never been more important to support local and shop local.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1417\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tankers-wide.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tankers-wide.jpg 1417w, https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tankers-wide-300x87.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tankers-wide-1024x298.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tankers-wide-768x224.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1417px) 100vw, 1417px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-columns columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-column columns__item\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fast-local-deliveries\">Fast local deliveries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From our humble beginnings in 1947, selling lamp oil door to door in Heywood to our most recent acquisition of local business Star Oil, we continue to deliver the same reliable, friendly service first made famous almost a century ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose a local supplier you can rely on to fuel your business 7 days a week.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a class=\"wp-block-crownoil-button button button--large\" style=\"--bg-clr:var(--yellow);--text-clr:var(--body-colour)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-column columns__item\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Industry leading experts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap into our bank of knowledge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list tick-list\">\n<li>In-house technical support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consulting on product specs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vast in-house combined experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team of problem solvers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continued R&amp;D into alternative fuels and lubricants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our values underpin everything we do; they align to our mission, support our culture and are instilled throughout our organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re honest, we\u2019re ethical and we\u2019re trustworthy, and always endeavour to do the right thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accountability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re transparent and accept full responsibility for our actions and our decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re committed to ensuring the safety of our colleagues, our customers and our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We constantly strive to challenge the status quo to improve and break new ground.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We aim to set the highest standard in everything we do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-hvo-green-color has-text-color\" id=\"our-commitment-to-the-environment\">Our commitment to the environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have one simple goal: to have Net Zero Scope 1 &amp; 2 emissions by 2030. With over 75 years\u2019 experience, we recognise that our operations directly influence the environment and continuously seek ways to reduce our own emissions and our customers too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-text\">Crown Oil is the first UK fuel supplier to be certified carbon neutral in line with ISO 14068 standards. Our next goal is net zero direct emissions by 2030 or sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re proud to be the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/news\/first-uk-fuel-supplier-to-run-entire-fleet-on-hvo-fuel\/\">first and only UK fuel supplier to run our entire fleet on HVO fuel<\/a>.&nbsp;We hope this move showcases its ability to perform faultlessly as a diesel alternative and encourages other businesses to go green in their fleet too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recent awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-cards cards\">\n<a class=\"wp-block-crownoil-card cards__item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/news\/crown-oil-receives-special-recognition-at-the-business-champion-awards\/\"><h3 class=\"cards__title\">Business Champion Award<\/h3><div class=\"cards__description\"><p>We won the Special Recognition Award for 2023 in the Business Champion Awards Sustainability Category out of 800 applicants! <\/p><\/div><span class=\"accent-link\">Learn more<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-crownoil-card cards__item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/news\/weve-won-the-ukifda-green-award\/\"><h3 class=\"cards__title\">UKIFDA Green Award<\/h3><div class=\"cards__description\"><p>We won UKIFDA&#8217;s Green Award for 2021, which showcases our commitment to leading the way in sustainability and environmental performance for a decarbonised future.<\/p><\/div><span class=\"accent-link\">Learn more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Awards.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Awards.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Awards-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Awards-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"supporting-local-charities\">Supporting local charities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Crown&nbsp;Group has&nbsp;always played a huge part in looking after local charities and we have done a great deal for our community over the years. We are passionate about supporting local causes and have donated to various ventures, including Heywood Foodbank, The Friends of Hopwood Park community caf\u00e9 and the Boomerang Centre in Bury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are thrilled to have received a certificate of recognition for our continued work with Heywood in Bloom which included the \u2018Wonder Wall\u2019 outside of the Crown Oil Arena, a big part of the Rochdale in Bloom project<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a class=\"wp-block-crownoil-button button button--small\" style=\"--bg-clr:var(--yellow);--text-clr:var(--body-colour)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/community-work\/\">Visit our dedicated community page <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-crown-oil-group\">The Crown Oil Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Crown Oil Group continues to expand to offer our customers better UK coverage, and more than just oil and lubricants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out about each one of our brands, visit our&nbsp;dedicated&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/crown-oil-group\/\">Crown Oil Group information<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-crownoil-content-spacer content-spacer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"crown-oil-s-history\">Crown Oil\u2019s history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Harry Greensmith began selling lamp oil door to door in Heywood, where he was popularly known as Harry Lamp Oil, thanks to his kind manner and reliable service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After years spent growing his business and supporting his local community during WW2, he expanded his product range to include the bulk sale and distribution of fuels and lubricants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have since continued to grow, where we now specialise in providing efficient oil, alternative fuels and lubricant deliveries to both commercial and domestic customers across the UK. Scroll down to the below timeline to follow our journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\n  <div class=\"timeline\">\n    <div class=\"timeline__entries\">\n      <div class=\"timeline__entry\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/harrygreensmith.jpg\" alt=\"Harry Greensmith\" class=\"timeline__figure\" \/>\n        <div class=\"timeline__data\">\n          <div class=\"timeline__info\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">1928<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              Harry Greensmith begins selling lamp oil door to door to residents in Heywood.\n              His kind manner and reliable service quickly gain traction with the locals,\n              gaining the affectionate nickname 'Harry Lamp Oil'.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"timeline__entry timeline__entry--x-lg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/papermill.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Mill\" class=\"timeline__figure\" \/>\n        <div class=\"timeline__data\">\n          <div class=\"timeline__info timeline__info--alt\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">1946<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              After years spent growing his business and supporting his local community during WW2,\n              Harry expands his product range to include the bulk sale and distribution of fuels and lubricants.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"timeline__info\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">1947<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              With his humble enterprise reaching great new heights as a bulk fuel supplier,\n              Harry Greensmith gives it the name Silver Crown Oil Distributors.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"timeline__info timeline__info--alt\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">1949<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              Harry's only son, David Greensmith, takes over the family business to coincide\n              with the acquisition of new business premises in the Heap Bridge area of Heywood.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"timeline__entry timeline__entry--x-lg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/overhead.jpg\" alt=\"Arial View of Crown Oil\" class=\"timeline__figure\" \/>\n        <div class=\"timeline__featured\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/oldtanker.jpg\" alt=\"Old tanker\" \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/centrica.jpg\" alt=\"Centrica\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"timeline__data\">\n          <div class=\"timeline__info\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">1977<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">The business is incorporated, complete with a final name change to Crown Oil Limited.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"timeline__info timeline__info--alt\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">1990<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              After a steady 13 years of business growth, new headquarters are completed in Bury.\n              Nicknamed the 'Oil Centre', which remain Crown Oil's HQ to this day.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"timeline__info\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">2007<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              Company ownership is passed down once again onto the next generation of Greensmiths\n              as David's son Matthew becomes the company director.\n              <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"timeline__entry timeline__entry--md\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/uk.jpg\" alt=\"UK View\" class=\"timeline__figure\" \/>\n        <div class=\"timeline__data\">\n          <div class=\"timeline__info\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">2012<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              The Crown Oil Group obtains the assets of longstanding fuel supplier Cooke Fuels,\n              after rescuing the treasured local business from administration and also Speedy Fuels,\n              a fuel and lubricant supply company, based in the London area.\n              <br \/><br \/>\n              Crown Oil Environmental is established as a side-arm to satisfy our customers'\n              growing demand for on-site fuel infrastructure support.\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"timeline__extra\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/cooke.png\" alt=\"Cooke Fuels logo\" \/>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/crownenv.png\" alt=\"Crown Oil Environmental logo\" \/>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/speedy.png\" alt=\"Speedy Fuels logo\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"timeline__entry timeline__entry--lg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/rochdaleacf.jpg\" alt=\"Rochdale AFC\" class=\"timeline__figure\" \/>\n        <div class=\"timeline__data\">\n          <div class=\"timeline__info\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">2013<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              Always ready to support the local community, Crown Oil becomes\n              the principal sponsor for local Division 2 football club Rochdale ACF.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"timeline__info\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">2016<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              After 3 years of proud sponsorship, Rochdale ACF's football ground,\n              Spotland Stadium changes its name to Crown Oil Arena, which further\n              cements the bond between the two local enterprises.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"timeline__entry timeline__entry--lg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/beesleytanker.jpg\" alt=\"Beesley Fuels and Birlem Oil Acquisition\" class=\"timeline__figure\" \/>\n        <div class=\"timeline__data\">\n          <div class=\"timeline__info timeline__info--alt\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">2018<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              Another exciting year for The Group with the acquisition of two oil companies,\n              Beesley Fuels and Birlem Oil, enables the business to further increase its\n              footprint across the South East and Birmingham area.\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"timeline__extra\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/beesley.png\" alt=\"Beesley Fuels logo\" \/>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/birlem.png\" alt=\"Birlem Oil logo\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"timeline__entry timeline__entry--lg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/crown-hvo.jpg\" alt=\"Crown Oil invests in HVO fuel\" class=\"timeline__figure\" \/>\n        <div class=\"timeline__data\">\n          <div class=\"timeline__info\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">2019<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              Times are changing for the oil industry and Crown Oil is excited to be leading the way\n              in providing fossil fuel alternatives. The business invests in HVO, the advanced\n              renewable fuel that reduces GHG emissions by 90%.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"timeline__entry timeline__entry--lg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/crown-star-oil.jpg\" alt=\"Crown Oil acquires Manchester-based fuel company, Star Oil\" class=\"timeline__figure\" \/>\n        <div class=\"timeline__data\">\n          <div class=\"timeline__info\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">2020<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              Despite the Coronavirus and several lockdowns, Crown Oil continues to serve\n              the nation with much-needed deliveries and acquires Manchester-based fuel\n              company, Star Oil, strengthening its presence in the North West.\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"timeline__extra\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/star-oil-logo.jpg\" style=\"width:220px;max-width:none\" alt=\"Star Oil logo\">\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"timeline__entry timeline__entry--x-lg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/ukifda-winner.jpg\" alt=\"Crown Oil wins UKIFDA's Green Award for 2021 and supplies HVO fuel to first UK data centre.\" class=\"timeline__figure\" \/>\n        <div class=\"timeline__data\">\n          <div class=\"timeline__info timeline__info--alt\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">2021<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              An extremely exciting year for Crown Oil. The business\n              makes a UK first as it switches its entire fleet over\n              to HVO fuel, is crowned the winner of UKIFDA's Green\n              Award for 2021 and supplies HVO to the first UK data centre.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"timeline__entry timeline__entry--lg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/Tanker-green-road.jpg\" alt=\"Crown Oil wins UKIFDA's Green Award for 2021 and supplies HVO fuel to first UK data centre.\" class=\"timeline__figure\" \/>\n        <div class=\"timeline__data\">\n          <div class=\"timeline__info timeline__info--alt\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">2022<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              As part of its journey to becoming net zero carbon,\n              Crown Oil is proud to announce that its own operations\n              are certified carbon neutral as of April 2022.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"timeline__entry timeline__entry--lg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crownoil.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/crownoil\/dist\/img\/timeline\/20191203_141207.jpg\" alt=\"Crown Oil wins UKIFDA's Green Award for 2021 and supplies HVO fuel to first UK data centre.\" class=\"timeline__figure\" \/>\n        <div class=\"timeline__data\">\n          <div class=\"timeline__info timeline__info--alt\">\n            <span class=\"timeline__year\">2030<\/span>\n            <p class=\"timeline__text\">\n              Taking its environmental efforts even further, Crown Oil\n              will then have Net Zero direct emissions (scope 1 and 2)\n              by 2030 or sooner.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n  <div class=\"page-content\">\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-153","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>About Crown Oil - Nationwide Fuels, Oils &amp; 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