October 3, 2024
The pioneers of zero-emission logistics in European cities
Urban logistics play a vital role in European cities, yet polluting vans and trucks make the sector unsustainable. Pioneer cities and companies are addressing challenges by transitioning to zero-emission urban logistics.
summary
Although trucks and vans only represent a small share of all road vehicles in cities, they have a disproportionate impact on greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
Recognising the need to address these challenges, numerous European cities and companies have become “pioneers” by transitioning to zero-emission urban logistics. We’ve provided an overview of these pioneers.
The results are based on a literature review, a database of zero-emission zones and 20 expert interviews.
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international commitments signed by European cities to decarbonise transport
European cities have adopted plans to introduce zero-emission zones by the 2030s
companies have joined alliances for zero-emission urban logistics
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Our asks
- Cities should adopt and communicate phased strategies for zero-emission zones by the 2030s, coordinate local alliances and provide targeted financial support as well as sufficient electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- Companies should adopt zero-emission urban logistics action plans, invest in electric cargo bikes, vans and trucks, and share progress and lessons learned with cities and other companies.
- Civil society should play an active role by contributing to consultations and supporting knowledge sharing within and beyond the city.
COORDINATION APPROACHES
A great song can be arranged in many different ways. In the same way, cities and companies use different approaches to organise the transition to zero-emission logistics.
THE PIONEER CITIES
We’ve found that 35 cities have explicit plans to create a zero-emission zone (ZEZ) by the 2030s, and at least 8 have formed alliances with the private sector to transition to zero-emission urban logistics.
In addition, 110 cities have shown intent to design zero-emission policies for urban logistics by joining international pacts or missions.
THE PIONEER COMPANIES
At least 182 companies have signed alliances for zero-emission urban logistics in the cities of Rotterdam, Vienna and in the Belgian cities analysed for this research. Our findings show a great variety of sectors to which the signatory companies belong.
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