Commercial vehicle operators urged to go green
Commercial vehicle operators who take steps to cut their fleet's carbon emissions could benefit from more sympathetic regulation and tax policies as part of government plans.
The Department for Transport has launched a new Low Carbon Supply Chain Steering Group, which aims to work with fleet managers to help generate more eco-friendly practices.
Headed by representatives from across the transport sector, the group will also develop a framework by which operators who succeed in cutting emissions are rewarded with tax breaks and other benefits.
Welcoming the move, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) praised the government's willingness to "work with us, not against us" in the fight to beat climate change.
James Hookham, managing director of policy and communications, said: "There is a strong will within the industry to lead the charge ... and this group will give us the platform to innovate and bring carbon efficient practices into mainstream business decisions."
Earlier this year, the FTA advised firms that cutting carbon emissions can not only improve their environmental performance but will also help lower costs and improve efficiency during the recession.
