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Industrial Strategy Green Paper - Logistics UK responds
The government announced the publication of “Invest 2035: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy”, the Industrial Strategy Green Paper on 14 October,
Logistics UK, Deputy Director - Policy, Michelle Gardner says: “Logistics is one of the UK’s key foundational sectors and must be prioritised as such in the final version of the Industrial Strategy to be published in Spring 2025. All eight of the “growth-driving sectors” picked out by the Green Paper, depend on an efficient logistics sector.
"As the government starts to get the economy back on track, we need to ensure that the track is in the best condition possible.
“The efficiency of the logistics sector and productivity of the economy are completely intertwined. With appropriate investment, policy changes and the right partnerships with government, the logistics sector could provide a boost of up to £7.9 billion per year to the UK’s GDP in productivity gains by 2030: this must be reflected in the Industrial Strategy and forthcoming trade and infrastructure strategies.
“The Green Paper announces the creation of the Industrial Strategy Forum and Industrial Strategy Council, and Logistics UK would welcome the opportunity to participate in both of these bodies to ensure the UK’s Industrial Strategy, through a focus on infrastructure, innovation, skills, regulatory reform, trade and inward investment, maximises the strategic advantages that logistics can deliver to the whole economy.”
Published On: 17/10/2024 15:00:00
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Asda opens two new biogas refuelling stations to cut lorry emissions
The refuelling stations are located in Warrington, East Midlands, and Dartford, Kent, and takes the total number of Asda's fully operational refuelling stations across the UK to 13, providing its fleet with bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas).
Bio-LNG is produced by liquefying biomethane, which is created by processing organic waste through anaerobic digestion (AD). It purports to have a lower lifecycle carbon footprint than diesel, which is still the UK’s predominant fuel for HGVs. Reduced particulate pollution from tailpipe emissions is another environmental benefit.
Asda operates the largest fleet of LNG-fuelled trucks in the UK, consisting of more than 780 vehicles.
“Our continued investment in a UK-wide LNG distribution network forms an essential part of our objective to reduce overall carbon emissions across our operations, and towards building a sustainable business for the future,” said Asda’s Central Fleet Operations Manager John Rogerson.
Michelle Gardner, Logistics UK's Deputy Director - Policy said: “It’s very encouraging to see a supermarket giant like Asda adding to its bio-LNG refuelling station network for its fleet as the industry strives to move towards net zero.”
Low carbon fuels offer an immediate solution for operators looking to reduce their vehicle emissions and Logistics UK has been urging the government to publish a low carbon fuels strategy so members can have confidence to invest in their use.
Asda has set a 2040 net zero carbon target covering its entire value chain. It has an interim ambition to halve Scope 1 (operational) and 2 (power-related) emissions between 2015 and 2025.
To date, the business has achieved a 41% reduction.
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