Decarbonisation Solutions Forum Programme

Welcome and scene setting

Michelle will open the Forum, providing an overview of the sector's decarbonisation progress, how that fits within the wider UK context and the government policies driving change. Michelle will also highlight operator feedback on their net zero journey to date.

Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director - Policy, Logistics UK

Keynote session

Lorna will look at fleet decarbonisation trends and share her experience working for National Grid.

Lorna McAtear, Head of Fleet, National Grid

Using biofuels to start decarbonising today

This session explores how biofuels such as High Blend Biodiesel can drive decarbonisation in logistics fleets. Learn about the costs, infrastructure requirements, fuel compatability, and practical implementation strategies to help your fleet reduce emissions and contribute to the energy transition.

Colin Duke, Head of Sales, Argent Fuels

The bridge to EV

For businesses looking to navigate the complex and challenging road to introducing EVs, there is no single solution. Drawing on their own fleet transition journey, The AA share their experiences of many of the solutions out there, from hybrids, ‘cleaner’ diesels and connected products to the results of their HVO trials. Touching on driver training, eco-driving, journey mapping, driver behaviour and vehicle change cycles - this session can help businesses in reducing their carbon footprint on the road to EV introduction. 

Richard Foster, Business Manager, The AA

Paul Johnson, Business Development Manager, The AA

Eliminate obstacles to on-site decarbonisation in the logistics sector - unlocking energy flexibility and opportunity with battery storage. 

Wattstor will address the key challenges facing the sector whilst businesses seek to decarbonise their sites, electrify their fleet and work towards Net-Zero. Participants can expect to learn how a holistic approach to energy management can combat grid connection challenges, financial modelling and volatile energy market prices.

Leon Pulman, Business Development Director, Wattstor 

2025: The year of the electric truck 

This year marks the dawn of a logistics revolution. With game-changing advancements such as the 500km range electric trucks, new charging infrastructure, and bold fleet commitments from industry leaders - electrification is no longer a distant goal but a reality.

For fleets, the time to act is now. Learn how to seize the opportunity, model your transition, engage your customers, and prepare your power strategy to stay ahead in the race toward net zero logistics.

Are you ready to take the first step?

Charlie Mortimer-Bell, Product Lead, VEV

George Hobbs, Propositions Lead, VEV 

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