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Logistics UK hosts decarbonisation panel to help industry
With logistics businesses continuing to face increasing financial pressures as a result of the switch to zero emission vehicles, significant questions are being raised by the industry over the energy infrastructure required to support a fair transition to a green economy.
Aiming to answer some of industry’s concerns, Logistics UK recently hosted a panel session called ‘Funding and financing decarbonisation - obstacles and opportunities to reaching net zero’ at its first Finance Forum on 12 September 2023. 
With an expert line-up of speakers, including representatives from HSBC, John Lewis Partnership and Cold Chain Federation, the panel addressed the most challenging issue that companies are currently facing in their journey to reaching net zero.
Other key topics discussed during the day’s conference included decarbonisation strategy and planning for logistics businesses, enabling green procurement, financial instruments and investment programmes, and measuring Scope 3 emissions.  
“The logistics industry needs government to provide a long-term policy position, covering aspects such as HGV infrastructure, low carbon fuels and reforming the planning system, to ensure businesses have the confidence to invest in new technologies,” says Kate Jennings, Policy Director at Logistics UK.
“Government should seek to ensure tax incentives, regulatory changes, innovation funding and investment create certainty and support private investment to increase the uptake of green technologies available.
“In addition, any environmental charges on logistics must consider whether they assist or hinder a reduction in emissions.” 
Logistics UK’s new decarbonisation insight report also highlighted the practical steps operators can take to transition their fleet to zero carbon.
Included in the business group’s newly launched Executive Membership offer, the report outlines vital legal and financial frameworks, including UK-specific and international regulations affecting operations, as well as insights into carbon markets and the role of technology in the sector.   
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Published On: 21/09/2023 15:00:00
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