Research and analysis

Small and medium road freight operators: barriers to greener practices

Report exploring the barriers preventing small and medium freight operators from adopting carbon emission reduction practices.

From:
Department for Transport
Published
2 February 2021

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SME green freight

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Details

Report researching the reasons:

  • why small and medium sized road freight operators are less likely to take up carbon emission reduction practices
  • how small and medium sized road freight operators can be encouraged to adopt carbon emission reduction practices

Additionally, the report explores the best ways to communicate with these businesses, which are generally considered hard to reach.

The Road to Zero strategy included a commitment to 15% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from heavy goods vehicles by 2025 compared to 2015 levels.

Published 2 February 2021