21-point net zero plan for transport and logistics includes push for sustainable fuels
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport ( CILT ) believes that “ we can achieve net-zero by 2050 ” through a range of measures recommended to government and others in its latest report , Routes to Net- Zero 2050 : 2020 Year End Summary The report includes 21 recommendations for action covering all transport modes and activities .
At the end of a year of study , debate and events , CILT has published its year-end report summarising its work on ‘ Routes to Net Zero 2050 ’ and looking ahead to the work to be done in 2021 .
Kevin Richardson , chief executive , CILT ( UK ), says :
“ Transport accounts for 28 % of UK carbon emissions and , despite the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic , transport emissions will grow with recovery unless action is taken . Government is clearly the key player , but industry , organisations and individuals are also urged to take action , and we believe there is plenty to be achieved , starting today .”
Recommendations For Government :
• Taking an international leadership role in 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference ( COP26 ) and the G7
• Setting carbon budgets for the transport sector
• Mandating the use of sustainable fuel
• Continuing to incentivise the take-up of electric vehicles through grants and incentives
• Setting a clear , long-term policy that taxation will be aligned to decarbonisation , resource efficiency and levelling up , including the replacement of fuel duty and vehicle tax by road pricing , and a review of Air Passenger Duty For local government – to play its part by implementing policies in ways that suit circumstances :
• Rolling out schemes for electric bikes
• Ensuring new developments include vehicle charging points
• Preparing active travel plans For transport providers – to implement decarbonisation schemes , some of which will require either direct government funding , support , or collaboration with industry , such as :
• Home delivery providers move to all-electric fleets
• A rolling programme of rail electrification
• A trial of electric aircraft
• Campaigning on the benefits of public transport
For industry and academics :
• Continue to develop innovative transport decarbonisation technologies , ranging from apps to massive industrial projects to produce hydrogen and sustainable fuels , and to remove greenhouse gases
• Ensuring that sufficient , affordable green electricity is available when and where it is needed
Paul Le Blond , chair , Aviation Policy Group , CILT ( UK ) and editor of CILT ’ s Route to Net-Zero 2050 Year-End Report , says :
“ The government and many others published some key documents in 2020 indicating the way forward , notably the Prime Minister ’ s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution , and this is expected to continue in 2021 .
“ All those within the profession have a key role to play in transport decarbonisation . We must spread the message that transport can achieve net zero by 2050 by a range of measures , some technological , some societal and some through policies .”
Trade association drives up industry standards with new remote training centre
UKIFDA , one of the largest training providers for tanker drivers in the UK , has now been approved as a remote training centre by all the appropriate driver training bodies . This new centre will allow UKIFDA to continue to provide its complete ‘ one stop shop ’ tanker driver training in a remote environment .
UKIFDA chief executive Ken Cronin comments :
“ The DfT / DVSA has recently announced that , due to the current pandemic , driver training should take place remotely whenever possible . The speedy action taken by UKIFDA to implement remote training means this will not impact our members training requirements .
“ Through the new remote training , delivered via Zoom , UKIFDA is now able to offer UKIFDA members ADR – initial and refresher courses , CPC – all modules and PDP – annual refresher classroom driver training courses . The
Tony Brown : UKIFDA technical director
courses are all industry specific and tailored to the individual ’ s needs .
“ Examinations cannot be conducted remotely but arrangements can be made for these to take place at UKIFDA members ’ approved sites in adherence to COVID-19 restrictions and UKIFDA will assist members in organising this .”
Low costs – high standards UKIFDA technical manager Tony Brown adds :
“ Companies can choose what training course is best for their drivers , which means keeping costs low while maintaining high standards .
“ Staying safe and competent on the roads is now far easier and more affordable too , with the addition of remote training meaning that there are various ways drivers can complete their training – this ensures liquid fuel distribution companies are not only up-to-date but they can do this in a way that works best for them and their drivers .
“ All our training courses are delivered to the highest industry standard and are flexible to meet each driver ’ s needs .”
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