The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is a leading trade association representing over 8,500 road haulage, coach and van companies across the UK, 85% of whom are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It’s members are operators of vehicles who, between them, operate around 250,000 HGVs (half of the UK fleet) out of 10,000 operating centres and range from a single-truck company to those with thousands of vehicles.
The RHA’s NET ZERO AMBITION
The Road Haulage Association – Driving the transition to net zero : Our industry is committed to supporting the net zero transition
In recognising that decarbonising HGVs and coaches is complex, five structural barriers must be overcome. These include: vehicle cost and performance, investment in infrastructure, skills and mindset change. Our aim is to support the commercial vehicle sector with the knowledge they need to make investment decisions that are consistent with net zero objectives.
The ZEMO Partnership’s Mission is to Accelerate Transport to Zero Emissions by “Driving the decisions today that result in practical changes for a cleaner, more sustainable transport world tomorrow”.
Zemo Partnership’s aims are:
o Developing collaborative initiatives that develop the market for low carbon vehicles and fuels
o Building understanding and consensus regarding the optimal pathways to low carbon road transport
o Influencing Government and other decision makers on future policy directions and optimal policy mechanisms
o Raise awareness of recent developments and new opportunities
o Improve knowledge and awareness of key issues
o Increase stakeholder understanding about the mission of the Partnership and its achievements.
Zemo Partnership reviews its activities, based on the overall objectives, on an annual basis. Progress is reported periodically to the Board.