Route To Net Zero Is Unclear, Admits Logistics UK

Route To Net Zero Is Unclear, Admits Logistics UK

Logistics UK has urged the government to provide clarity on the route to net zero for the logistics industry, in a recently published report: Decarbonising Logistics: The journey to net zero.  There is growing frustration amongst logistics organisations on the path to investing in low emission technology and ultimately decarbonizing their operations.

Michelle Gardner, Acting Deputy Director – Public Policy at Logistics UK comments

 “With climate change one of the most pressing challenges facing the global community, logistics businesses are taking steps to support the UK’s decarbonisation agenda, but our members need further clarity and confidence to make business investment decisions.  To achieve this, we are calling on government to undertake several essential actions, including rethinking the regulatory framework for zero tailpipe emission vehicles and drivers and setting out the ways that the UK’s energy infrastructure and networks are going to be upgraded to ensure sufficient power is available to the logistics sector, once petrol and diesel are no longer fuelling options. The government must also support trials of zero tailpipe emission technologies at scale and for extended periods in real world situations.”

According to the Climate Change Committee (CCC) the UK is to miss its target carbon budgets. To achieve net zero, the UK must accelerate its progression towards net zero.

A number of UK blue-chip logistics organisations including DHL, UPS & Wincanton have signed the commitment to decarbonisation as quickly & efficiently as possible, achieving net zero by 2050.

To view the Logistics UK report – visit  logistics.org.uk/campaigns/research-hub/reports/decarbonising-logistics-report  

Martin Fryer

Martin Fryer is Managing Director of a specialist haulage company as well as a qualified transport manager with experience across multiple different industries. He holds a BA (Hons) in Logistics and is a chartered member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport.

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