News / Limp UK truck electrification rates hold back decarbonisation

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Logistics chains are proving a liability for UK organisations trying to meet their 2030 climate goals, according to a survey by contract logistics provider Wincanton, with 83% of respondents saying logistics plays a ‘key’ role in future decarbonisation plans.

More than half (55%) of respondents said they were not reducing emissions in their logistics fleet, with around 42% telling Wincanton researchers they do not know how to achieve the targets.

Similarly, 54% of businesses surveyed said they would struggle to meet net-zero ...