Help us accelerate the net zero transition in UK transport! Zemo working group meetings upcoming
Mon 03 March 2025
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Following the circulation of Zemo Partnership's work programme for 2025, all Zemo members will be invited to a series of working group meetings to contribute views to the programme. Working Group meetings will take place between April and June, in addition to other opportunities to engage with the programme through events which have already been scheduled.
Zemo's working groups (formerly as LowCVP) have been very influential in the development of a wide range of policies and initiatives over the years. Some of the highlights have included: the LowCVP/Zemo-led EV Energy Taskforce whose recommendations resulted in a series of policy improvements; the development and roll-out of colour-coded fuel economy label for new (and, later, used) cars; a range of initiatives (including the Low, Ultra Low and Zero Emission Bus schemes and the revision of the Bus Service Operators Grant) which have helped the UK bus sector to be a current market leader in Europe.; LowCVP-devised sustainability standards which informed the establishment and later revision of the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO); LowCVP input also influenced the plug-in vans grant programme. (For the full - long - list of the achievements, which have been delivered under the auspices of the Partnership's working groups, see this link.)
Zemo's 2025 work programme includes plans to consult with members around several key themes:
- A Map of Missing Policies – closing the gaps in UK net zero transport policy
- Strengthening the economic case for net zero transport – highlighting the sector as a driver of jobs and prosperity
- Taking people with us – building consumer and public support for net zero transport
- Toolkit for Transition – providing guidance for local authorities
The most immediate focus will be on our project to develop a Map of Missing Policies. We'll shortly be publishing a consultation paper, with a final report to follow in June. Zemo's (car, bus and coach, fuels, commercial vehicles and energy infrastructure) working group participants will be able to influence the content of the final report.
The upcoming working group meetings will also present an opportunity to contribute ideas to the wider work programme, proposing other mechanisms for engagement.
Zemo members are also cordially invited to take part in other upcoming events:
- March 6th: Council for Net Zero Transport Quarterly Briefing: Map of Missing Policies (chaired by Lord Deben) (Event link)
- March 12th: Parliamentary Reception hosted by Paul Kohler MP (with Ruth Cadbury MP, tbc, Sian Berry MP, Graham Leadbitter MP) (Event link)
Working group meetings and the events above are open to Zemo members only. If you would like to attend, but are not already a member, you can join Zemo Partnership now!
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