Charlotte Morton, Chief Executive of the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association is recognised for her services to the Development of the Biogas Industry in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2022. • Charlotte Morton has served as ADBA Chief Executive since it was founded in 2009. • She has gradually been …
Read More »New role for cold stores at the forefront of the UK’s energy transformation
A new Net Zero Project report, published today by the Cold Chain Federation, shows the cold store of 2050 can establish a new role supporting the forthcoming transformation of the UK’s energy landscape, at the same time as operating highly efficient cold storage facilities. The new report, The Cold Store …
Read More »Volvo Trucks: First in the world to use fossil-free steel in its trucks
Volvo is now introducing fossil-free steel in its trucks – the world’s first truck manufacturer to do so. The steel is produced by the Swedish steel company SSAB and the heavy-duty electric Volvo trucks will be the first to include it. The steel from SSAB is produced using a completely …
Read More »Transport Minister announces £200 million Zero Emission Funding at Logistics UK Conference
Transport Minister Trudy Harrison MP’s announcement on 12 May 2022 at Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference of £200 million in government funding to continue its zero-emission HGV trials will help enable the logistics industry’s journey to decarbonisation, according to the business group. However, the right supporting infrastructure, including refuelling networks …
Read More »UK Fuels announces 100% Carbon Offsetting Scheme for Fleet Operators
UK Fuels has launched a new service that can offset 100 percent of the carbon its fuel card customers currently release from the 1 billion litres of fuel they use each year. UK Fuels is the UK’s biggest supplier of fuel cards and the carbon offsetting service will benefit the …
Read More »Government’s EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy a vital step forward in UK’s move to Net Zero
The government’s EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy, published today (25 March 2022), will help to make transitioning to zero emission fleets a reality for logistics businesses. The plan, which aims to ensure commercial vehicles have access to public chargepoints, will mandate that these points have high standards of reliability and will …
Read More »DS Smith furthers biodiversity ambitions by planting a tree for every employee
Sustainable packaging leader plants 29,000 trees in celebration of International Day of Forests Leading sustainable packaging company DS Smith has announced it has funded the planting of 29,000 trees – one for each employee – in celebration of the UN-backed International Day of Forests. This milestone is one element of …
Read More »UK first rail freight electrification trial boosts industry net zero ambitions
UK first electrification system for rail freight terminals supports path to net zero rail Roll-in roll-out electric freight trains could reduce delays to passenger services Innovative moveable system overcomes conflict between loading freight trains and overhead electrical equipment A rail freight terminal in Northamptonshire has become the first in the …
Read More »Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Consultancy launches new service to guide business towards Net Zero
Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Consultancy (SCC) is today launching a dedicated service to help businesses with vehicle fleets decarbonise their operations effectively and swiftly, while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability. Delivered by SCC’s expert consultants – with specialist support from well-known decarbonisation expert Tim Campbell – the service offers clients …
Read More »The Pallet LOOP signs The Climate Pledge
Circular economy pallet scheme is signatory of Amazon’s and Global Optimism’s sustainability initiative The Pallet LOOP is proud to announce that it has signed The Climate Pledge, a global initiative calling on businesses and organisations worldwide to take urgent, collective action to protect our planet for future generations. Signatories of …
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