Event Partners Zemo Partnership With Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 now enshrined in UK law, the decarbonisation agenda is going to dominate the discussion in transport (and many other areas of activity) for the next decade and beyond. As commercial vehicles, including vans, are responsible for around 40% of the UK’s GHG emissions from road transport, this sector is going to come even more into the decarbonisation spotlight. We work with all stakeholders, including many fleet operators, fuel and energy providers and truck OEMs, on activities to decarbonise freight. This year alone, we’ve published a new High Blend Renewable Fuels Guide and, to support this, a new Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme to give operators independent assurance that they’re purchasing sustainable, low carbon fuels. We’ve also updated our Retrofit Guide (linked to our joint – with EST - Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme) which provides operators with options for cutting locally polluting emissions, as we see a rise in the number of clean air zones and related measures.
REA The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) is the largest trade association of its kind in the United Kingdom. Over the last 20 years, the REA has expanded to cover all of the renewable energy and clean technologies in the country, divided into 14 forums, including Green Gas, Biomass Power, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Finance, Innovation, Landfill Gas, Markets, Organics, Renewable Transport Fuels, Solar, Waste to Energy, Wood Heat, and work closely with our subsidiary, Renewable Energy Assurance Limited (REAL). The REA works with the transport industry extensively, with our EV Forum blossoming into a 75+ strong group of companies in the sector, and our work on renewable transport fuels has contributed to the current regulation and support schemes available to this industry. Decarbonising transport is an essential step in the path to net zero, and we support the pioneering work of companies in this sector, as they look to operate electric, biomethane and hydrogen vehicles to help reduce the carbon footprint of the UK’s vast transport network.
We hope to introduce the new ‘Freight Portal’ developed with EST (the Energy Saving Trust) at the Show providing interactive web-based tools signposting options to cut fleet costs and emissions. Zero emissions freight solutions are getting closer; fully electric trucks are now available in an increasing range of sizes and shapes and already an option for some. However, we need to use all the tools in the box to decarbonise our vehicles in the short, medium and long term. We’re looking forward to discussing many of these issues with you at the show!
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The AA Alongside its breakdown and motoring services, the AA’s business services division plays a key role for firms, from driver training to supporting the switch to electric vehicle fleets. The AA is committed to ensuring that smaller businesses are not overlooked as they navigate the journey to EVs.
