SMMT's 11th Sustainability Report shows progress in cutting CO2 emissions, waste and energy use
Tue 19 October 2010
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The UK motor industry has made significant progress in cutting CO2 emissions, waste and energy use in production according to the latest sustainability report on the industry's progress by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
While there was a 30% drop in vehicle production which adversely affected average energy use in production, total energy use and CO2 emissions continued to fall in 2009 (down 20%) and average new car CO2 emissions fell to their lowest ever level of 149.5g/km, down 21.2% over the past 10 years.
The report shows vehicle manufacturers continue to make significant reductions in the environmental impact of their products throughout the whole lifecycle of the vehicle, with 12 times more waste recycled than ending up in landfill and significant development in ELV (End of Life Vehicle) infrastructure to enable 95% recovery in 2015.
The report highlights progress in social, environmental and economic sectors of the motor industry through 2009. The SMMT says that it demonstrates that despite challenging economic conditions last year, the automotive sector accounted for £23.8 billion of the UK’s total export values and still employs over 700,000 people.
The eleventh annual report collected data from signatories representing 94% of vehicle production in the UK.
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