Summer 2021
The bi-annual newsletter of the British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association
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Decarbonisation ramps up
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With the launch of four key documents, including two consultations and the much-anticipated Transport Decarbonisation Plan and 2035 Delivery Plan, the 14 July saw the Government setting out its ambitious plans to not only ‘build back better’, but to ‘build back greener’.
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The UK Government has ramped up plans to put the UK in the driving seat ahead of COP 26 by unveiling its ‘Greenprint’ for transport in a bumper day of decarbonisation announcements.
As a nod of acknowledgement to the vital contribution that the vehicle rental, leasing, and fleet sectors are playing in driving the UK’s zero-emission goals, the Department for Transport included a comment from BVRLA Chief Executive Gerry Keaney in the Secretary of State’s announcement: “BVRLA members will play a vital role in this journey, enabling millions of individuals and businesses to embrace zero emission road transport and switch to more sustainable forms of mobility. There will be many important milestones along the way and we will continue to work with government and other stakeholders in achieving them.” The BVRLA sees this as the start of the green revolution for transport as there are still a lot of challenges ahead for fleets, particularly around supply, infrastructure, and a supportive tax environment – which must work in sync to deliver a mass societal shift to zero-emission transport. u
The Government’s Decarbonisation ‘Greenprint’ saw the unveiling of: • The Transport Decarbonisation Plan setting out a high-level multi-modal framework for the UK to meet its net zero ambitions. • The 2035 delivery plan: Transitioning to zero emission cars and vans setting out 44 commitments on investment, regulation and policy changes that are needed across the key areas of supply, demand and infrastructure. Two consultations were also launched: • Heavy goods vehicles: ending the sale of new non-zero emission models outlining the Government’s intention to phase out the sale of new diesel and petrol HGVs. • CO2 emissions regulatory framework for all newly sold road vehicles in the UK, which poses some very important questions for BVRLA members. The BVRLA will be responding to both consultations and members can provide input by emailing views to policy@bvrla.co.uk or by taking part in the EV Working Group.
Did you know? The next BVRLA Road to Zero You can register now to attend Report is going to be unveiled at the annual BVRLA Fleets in the annual Parliamentary Reception in Charge conference that will cover the House of Commons in September. all things decarbonisation.
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