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Logistics Emissions Review 2019Incorporating the Ninth Annual Report of the Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (covering 2018)

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The data assessed reveals that in 2018, members achieved an impressive 4% reduction in their CO2 emissions, reducing their average kg of CO2e per vehicle km to 0.72, down from the final figure of 0.75 in 2017. Whilst individual years are expected to fluctuate, this reinforces a trend in continued reduction amongst operators who were already outperforming the wider industry.

Whilst the 2017 and 2018 figures for the wider industry are not yet available, it is clear that LERS member average emissions are close to 13% lower per vehicle km than the industry average.

For full details on the schemes 2018 results please go to page 16

Key Result: 2018 outcome

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ContentsKey Result: 2018 outcome 3

Foreword 5David Wells, Chief Executive, FTA

Part One – Logistics Emissions Review

LERS Industry Partners 6

LERS in brief 7

LERS progress and objectives 8

LERS Leadership in Fleet Efficiency Award 9

LERS Excellence in Innovation Award 10

LERS scheme members 2018–2019 11

Challenges ahead 14

Part Two – Eighth Annual Report of the LERS

LERS 2018 data results 16

Benefits of LERS membership 19


Foreword

Dear ColleagueI am delighted to present the Logistics Emissions Review 2019 which incorporates the ninth annual report of the Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS). The scheme is a free to join, industry led initiative dedicated to recording, reporting and reducing emissions from freight operations, and demonstrates to government industry’s continued efforts to mitigate their environmental impact. Members of the scheme never fail to impress us with their dedication to improving efficiencies and we continue to be in awe of their determination to drive down emissions year on year.

2019 has been an exciting and challenging year for the scheme, the scheme has been invited to support multiple events and has highlighted the achievements of its members. The work of LERS members has also helped produce the Road to Zero supplement, outlining the governments ambition for a net zero economy and the options available to freight on their path to zero emission. The scheme also joined social media and now has its very own LinkedIn page, be sure to follow to be kept up to date with the schemes progress.

I am also proud to announce that this year, the scheme received ministerial endorsement for the third time; “Schemes such as the FTA’s Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS) are essential here, supporting operators to record, report and reduce their carbon emissions. Indeed, we will be using LERS and other similar schemes to provide bottom up reporting of emissions to support us in monitoring progress towards our 15% emission reduction target. We recommend this scheme to all operators looking to improve their fuel efficiency”, Duncan Price, Divisional Manager, Freight, Operator Licensing and Roadworthiness, Department for Transport.

Following the schemes decision last year to support the governments proposed 15% reduction target in HGV greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, LERS continues to work closely with the DfT to ensure the target accurately captures industries progress and that

the appropriate supportive measures are put in place.

The LERS website continues to grow and this year we launched an online guide specifically designed to provide operators with concise and trustworthy guidance on which emission reducing measures have been shown to deliver significant fuel and carbon savings. This has been particularly important in helping us increase our engagement with smaller operators and highlight the cost savings as well as environmental benefits introducing fuel efficiency measures can achieve.

I would sincerely like to thank our industry partners Bridgestone and ExxonMobil, we are delighted to have their continued support. Their involvement highlights the importance of operational decisions such as tyre and engine lubricant selection in improving efficiency and supports the work we are doing to provide accurate, practical information on reducing emissions.

FTA’s Environment working group provides vital critique to help shape the scheme and I am truly grateful for members continued support and guidance. Their knowledge and expertise ensure the scheme continues to be a valuable tool for commercial vehicle operators.

If you operate commercial vehicles, we would strongly urge you to get involved with the scheme. Our influence over further government regulation increases in strength as the membership grows. LERS provides an important opportunity for you to demonstrate the efforts you are already making to reduce your emissions.

David WellsChief ExecutiveFTA


LERS Industry Partners


Bridgestone’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions has been a priority for many years, which is why the Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme continues to be one of our most significant partnerships.

As the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, we are continuing to work towards greener solutions, reducing emissions and offering compelling fuel-efficient products to our customers.

As we are all well aware, the industry today is faced with increasingly challenging EU CO2 emission regulations, not to mention recurrent concerns for road safety – especially in bad weather conditions. Our latest generation of Ecopia tyres have been designed to answer these everyday challenges and are particularly relevant within the industry right now.

Our new Ecopia H002 achieves best in class fuel efficiency through an EU label A-A-A grade combination in steer, drive and trailer. By using new Ecopia tyres on steer, drive, trailer axles, an average long haul fleet would be able to make more than a €200,000 saving per year on fuel costs – and reduce their CO2 emissions by nearly 550 tonnes per year.

The H002 enables long haul fleets to reduce their total cost of ownership through best-in-class fuel efficiency – with no compromise on mileage and at 30% of all expenses, fuel is by far the biggest operating cost for long haul fleets.

These are all statistics that underline our commitment to reducing emissions and, as a LERS logistics industry sponsor, we are proud to be associated with such a worthy project.

IntroductionExxonMobil is proud to be supporting the FTA’s Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS) initiative, in its effort to promote carbon emissions reduction within the logistics industry.

Mobil Delvac™Since its introduction in 1925, ExxonMobil’s brand Mobil Delvac has been providing long engine life and high performance protection for truck engines and drivelines throughout the world in all conditions. Throughout its history, Mobil Delvac has set the benchmark for lubrication excellence. Its commitment to research and technological development, as well as global availability, have made Mobil Delvac one of the world’s most widely used brands of heavy-duty engine oil today.

Why Mobil Delvac™?The reason Mobil Delvac is chosen by some of the world’s leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Commercial Vehicle

Owner Operators is quite simple – its proven record and leading edge technology. Our comprehensive range is led by Mobil Delvac 1™ LE 5W-30, a fully synthetic, excellent performance, low-ash diesel engine oil that helps extend both engine and emission system life, while providing long drain intervals and fuel economy potential in modern diesel engines.

ConcludeAs a LERS logistics industry sponsor, ExxonMobil look forward to working alongside the logistics industry, as oil can play an important part in fuel economy and reducing carbon emissions.

John GriffinExxonMobil Commercial Vehicle LubricantsSector SpecialistEurope West

Greg Ward Director, Commercial Business Unit, Bridgestone North Europe region

The Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS), managed by FTA, is the only freight sector-based initiative that records, reports and reduces emissions from logistics. The scheme is free of charge, confidential and easy to take part in. Evidence from the LERS demonstrates to Government that logistics is contributing to climate change reduction targets without the need for further regulation or additional taxation.

LERS in brief

Collectively tracks carbon reduction progress

Environment Working Group helps develop the scheme

LERS Awards recognise best practice

LERS dedicated website to provide best practice advice and policy updates

142members

5%carbon reduction by 2020 compared to 2015

15%carbon reduction by 2025 compared to 2015

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LERS progress and objectivesLERS provides the industry with a reliable and robust method of recording and reporting carbon emissions, evidence shows that the scheme consistently outperforms the wider industry when it comes to emissions reduction.

Scheme progressOnline guide to reducing emissionsThis year, to help support industry in reducing their emissions and achieving the governments 15% voluntary commitment, LERS members were asked to provide information on the fuel efficiency measures they utilised in their operations. This information created practical guidance on how other operators can increase their fuel efficiency, reduce their fuel bill and cut emissions, all by using their existing diesel fleets more efficiently. The guide is free and can be accessed by any operator on the LERS website.

Endorsement from the DfTThe scheme has been continuing to work closely with the DfT and has received ministerial endorsement for the third time.

“Schemes such as the FTA’s Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS) are essential here, supporting operators to record, report and reduce their carbon emissions. Indeed, we will be using LERS and other similar schemes to provide bottom up reporting of emissions to support us in monitoring progress towards our 15% emission reduction target. We recommend this scheme to all operators looking to improve their fuel efficiency.”

Duncan Price Divisional Manager, Freight, Operator

Licensing and Roadworthiness, DfT.

New Industry PartnerIn 2019, the scheme welcomed ExxonMobil, who joined Bridgestone as an industry partner. We are truly grateful to have their support and knowledge; the scheme would not be a success without the continued support of our industry partners.

New Award categoryThis year in addition to the Leadership in Fleet Efficiency category, we launched a second, new award category, Excellence in Innovation which recognised the use of alternative fuels and power.

LERS celebrates ninth anniversaryThe scheme was first launched in December 2009 by 12 founding members to demonstrate that industry is capable and willing to reduce their emissions without further regulation. Now in its ninth year, the scheme continues to grow in strength and consistently reduces emissions year on year.

LERS members continue to outperform industryLERS members continue to make significantly better progress in reducing their emissions when compared to industry as a whole and are more likely to be engaged in improving fuel efficiency and reducing carbon.

142 companies in the LERS membershipMembership has continued to increase throughout 2019, and now represents 142 members. These companies account for 99,238 commercial vehicles (heavy goods and vans) which is a substantial proportion of the UK fleet. Scheme membership represents a broad range of sectors and vehicle fleet sizes.

LERS linked with other environment programmesThe Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has incorporated the scheming into its Ambition 25 programme, a UK sector-wide set of environmental commitments. FDF signposts the scheme and encourages its members

to join. LERS also works closely with the Energy Savings Trust and helps to ensure the Freight Portal is kept up to date with case studies and recent data on emission reducing technologies.

LERS members utilising alternative fuels and low carbon technologiesFTA continues to campaign to remove the barriers limiting the uptake of alternatively fuelled vehicles and technologies. LERS members continue to trial alternative fuels in their operations; some have further increased their use of gas vehicles whilst others have introduced electric vehicles, and have invested significant amounts in the required infrastructure

Scheme objectives 2020 Continue to support industry in achieving the 15% reduction targetLERS participates in the DfT’s Freight Emission Reduction Group, tasked with overseeing the delivery of the 15% reduction target. LERS continues to work closely with the DfT to ensure that the supportive measures are delivered to help industry achieve the target and that the target is measured accurately.

Ultra-Low Emission Truck definitionLERS members agreed to support the 15% industry target, on the condition the government agreed to a definition of an Ultra-Low Emission Truck. LERS sits on the ULET technical advisory group, to ensure that the definition is delivered in a way that is workable for industry.

Increase online followingLERS has its own dedicated website which is updated regularly with the latest environment policies and regulations, achievements of the scheme and practical, trustworthy information on tried and tested emission reducing measures. LERS also joined LinkedIn this year, this platform will enable us to further signpost the achievements of the scheme.


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LERS Awards 2019The LERS Awards celebrate the efforts that members of the scheme are making to reduce emissions from their road freight operations, to publicly recognise the companies going above and beyond to mitigate their environmental impact. This year, the LERS hosted two awards, sponsored by our industry partners Bridgestone and ExxonMobil.

LERS Leadership in Fleet Efficiency Award Sponsored by BridgestoneLERS members were asked to provide details on the fuel efficiency practices introduced to their fleet operations, for example fuel efficient tyres, and to quantify the emissions savings to demonstrate they had the most efficient operation.

WinnerSainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s are utilising a wide range of fuel efficiency measures to consistently reduce their emissions year on year, including the latest in aerodynamic technology, solar panels on rigids and trailers providing a green alternative for their ancillary equipment and ensuring fuel efficient tyres are implemented across their entire fleet and are regularly monitored to achieve maximum efficiency. Judges were extremely impressed by their meticulous strategy which has enabled them to achieve an impressive 19% CO2 saving.

Finalists

John Raymond TransportNicholls UK

“At Sainsbury’s we are very aware of the impact emissions are having on the Environment and continually strive to reduce our PM and Carbon emissions in line with our Corporate targets. We are delighted to be recognised for our efforts and awarded the accolade of Leadership in Fleet Efficiency at the Multimodal Awards.”



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LERS Excellence in Innovation Award Sponsored by ExxonMobilLERS members were asked to provide details on the alternative low carbon fuels and technologies they had successfully deployed in their operations, for example fuel efficient lubricants, and to quantify the emissions savings to demonstrate they had the most innovative project which went beyond the use of diesel.

WinnerJohn Lewis PartnershipJohn Lewis have successfully introduced 81 gas tractors and two 18 tonne rigids which are fuelled by biomethane, and expect to have 200 more by 2021, helping them on their way to achieving their ambitious, public commitment of a 100% biomethane heavy duty vehicle fleet by 2028. Their efforts are aligned with both the LERS objectives and the governments voluntary industry target and judges felt their submission clearly demonstrated a robust strategy, with a real desire to lead the way to a greener future.

Finalists

Howard TenensNicholls UK

“I’m delighted that we won this award. Emissions reduction is a key priority for us and it means a lot that the progress we have made has been recognised by a scheme with the reputation and credibility of LERS.”


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Members also include: Barbican Logistics Ltd, Brett Aggregates Ltd, Colton Commercial Haulage Ltd, Docherty Transport, Fitout UK Ltd, Global Service Group Ltd, Hermes Parcelnet Ltd, JDL Deliveries, Keltbray, Knights Transport Solutions Ltd, Medway Construction Solutions Ltd, NPT Group/Tai Tarian, Paper round, Sandhurst Ltd, Special Event Services Ltd and W H Barley Transport and Storage Ltd

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Challenges aheadNet zeroOn 27 June, the UK increased their carbon reduction target from 80%, to net zero by 2050, from 1990 levels. The ambitious target was recommended by the Committee on Climate Change, the UK’s independent climate advisory body. Net Zero means any emissions would be balanced by schemes to offset an equivalent amount of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, such as planting trees or using carbon capture and storage.

Zero emission options being considered for freight transport include hydrogen, electric via overhead cables or super fast chargers located at motorway service stations. However these would need to be commercially available on the mass market in the late 2020s to early 2030s in order for industry to achieve the reduction by 2050. There are also plans to reduce emissions from rail through further electrification on the network, and several trials are already underway to electrify aircraft support vehicles.

Ban on sales of new diesel lorries in 2040The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has advised the government should look to ban the sale of new, diesel HGV lorries no

later than 2040 to enable the development of hydrogen or battery alternatives. Whilst this is not yet government policy, the government is expected to consider the proposal in the latter part of 2019. Whilst FTA does not object the target, it has stressed there is a significant amount of work required by government and vehicle manufacturers for industry to be able to achieve the target. Government must decide on the alternative fuel for HGVs, whether that be hydrogen, electric or another solution and begin investing in the massive infrastructure changes required. It is also vital for the UK to stay in step with Europe as manufacturers will not provide something different for a small, UK only market.

Total HGV emissions increasingRecent data from the Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) show that total HGV greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 5% between 2015 to 2017. Further statistics confirmed that the total vehicle kilometres for HGVs have increased by 2%, and HGVs are also using around 1% more fuel per kilometre. It is unclear currently as to whether this is due to increased weight carried - which would suggest industry are more operating more efficiently- or to the increased levels of congestion on our roads.

This is concerning for industry; this increase could mean the challenge of achieving the 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 is now even greater than it was before.

HGVs are also using more fuel per kilometre, with the average fuel consumption for HGVs increasing by 1%, however it is unclear currently as to whether this is due to increased weight carried – which would suggest industry are more operating more efficiently- or to the increased levels of congestion on our roads.

There has been a 1.3% reduction in the number of HGVs on the roads which suggests the increase in fuel used per kilometre is either due to increased weight or congestion, or a combination of both.

This is concerning for industry; this increase could mean the challenge of achieving the 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 is now even greater than it was before.


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Clean Air Zones (CAZ)The government’s plan for tackling nitrogen dioxide concentrations released in 2017, directed multiple local authorities in England to develop air quality plans, with many required to model charging clean air zones to reduce Nitrogen Dioxide emissions. Not all named local authorities are proposing charging Clean Air Zones, many are instead introducing a package of non-charging measures including traffic calming measures, consolidation centres and investment in alternative fuel and power infrastructure.

The entry standards for the zones have been set at Euro VI/6 for diesel and Euro IV/4 for petrol vehicles, any non-compliant vehicle needing to enter the zone will need to pay a charge. Charges for HGVs range between £50–£100, and £9–£12.50 for vans. Failure to pay the charge will result in a PCN.

The air quality plans are at varying stages of development, and FTA is continuing to work with the local authorities affected, and have been lobbying to keep the zones as small as possible, to exclude vans where possible, to provide exempt routes for vehicles accessing key facilities, and provide additional financial support for operators based within the zone to help them transition to cleaner vehicles.

Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) and Zero Emission ZonesSome local authorities are seeking to go beyond CAZ and implement ULEV or Zero Emission Zones.

Hackneys ULEV streets scheme targets vehicles that emit more than 75g/km CO2, these vehicles are restricted from entering the streets between 7:00–10:00am and 4:00–7:00pm. This was the first zone of its kind and FTA has been extremely critical about their lack of engagement with industry. The zone is a ban on HGVs and any vans needing to service the area must be plug-in electric. Non-compliant vehicles needing

to deliver to the area would need to wait until outside of the schemes operational hours or stop outside the zone and continue in on foot.

The City of London and Westminster are also proposing to introduce zero emission streets; however, they recognise that there are more zero emission and ULEV options available cars than commercial vehicles and are considering a phased approach.

Oxford have made changes to their initial proposals for a Zero Emission Zone and are now considering possible restrictions which would require vehicles to be zero emission capable, operational for part of the day in the city centre from 2020. In 2022, further possible measures could be introduced to incentivise zero emission vehicles or place restrictions on HGVs, vans and buses entering the whole of Oxford. Vehicles entering the zone would need to emit less than 75g of CO2/km and be capable of at least 10 miles of zero emission driving


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LERS 2018 data results with revised 2017 data The Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme gathers fuel usage and vehicle kilometre data from members to calculate the carbon footprint for the scheme. Members also provided Euro standard vehicle data for their fleets.

This chapter will discuss the results for the 2018 data capture from LERS members, in comparison to results achieved in 2017. The 2017 data in this report has been revised to include new data sent from members.

ParticipantsThirty-seven companies participated, 37 of which provided fuel data, and 36 companies provided both fuel and vehicle kilometre data.

Table 1 Total number of vehicles in sample

Vehicle type Total number in sample

HGVs 18,108

Vans 3,433

Double deck trailers 941

Longer semi-trailers 3,195

Fleet details The commercial vehicle fleet of LERS members includes HGVs and vans as shown in table 2.

Table 2 Commercial vehicle fleet profile of LERS members compared to the UK freight industry

Vehicle TypeLERS Industry

2017 2018 2018

HGVs >3.5t 74.9% 84.1% 23.3%

Vans <3.5t 25.1% 15.9% 76.7%

Sector coverage The LERS collects data covering a wide range of commercial activity. The majority of members are from retail, manufacturing and processing, 3PLs, parcel carriers and hauliers as well as utilities, waste and local authorities sectors as shown in figure 1. This profile is differs slightly to 2017, with more 3PLs represented and a slight reduction in retail and utilities.

Figure 1 Sectors represented by LERS members 2018

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Fleet sizes Nearly one-third of members operate very large fleets of over 500 vehicles with 54.3% running fleets of over 100 vehicles and just one-fifth responsible for fleets less than 19 vehicles (figure 2). Longer semi-trailers were more popular among members than double deck trailers (figure 3).

Figure 2 Fleet sizes represented by LERS Members 2018

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Figure 3 Percentage split of trailers registered in LERS 2018

% Longer semi-trailers

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Euro Standards FTA has collected a breakdown of the LERS vehicle fleet by Euro standards. Figure 4 shows that 58% of the LERS HGV fleet has upgraded to Euro VI, this is up from the 48% in 2017 demonstrating a continuous upward trajectory amongst LERS members.

Figure 4 HGV fleet by Euro Standards

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For vans, 57% are Euro 6, this is also up from the 44% in 2017 (figure 5). There has been a significant drop in Euro 3 vans, in 2017 22% of LERS members vans were Euro 3, this figure has now dropped to just under 3%. This continues to reflect the drive and commitment of LERS members to use cleaner vans since the introduction of the Euro 6 regulations in 2016.

Figure 5 Van fleet by Euro Standards

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Table 3 Average tonne CO2e and average kg CO2e per VKM

Year Average kg of CO2e per vehicle km

Average kg CO2 per member

Average Tonne CO2 per member

2016 0.75 32,909,573 32,910

2017 0.75 42,223,809 42,224

2018 0.72 30,569,993 30,570

2018 has seen a continued reduction in average kg of CO2e per vehicle kilometre at 0.72 down from 0.75 in 2017 and in 2016 (table 3). 2017 figures have been revised in these calculations due to new member data submitted, however the scheme is continuing to reduce emissions. In 2018, the scheme achieved a 4% reduction in CO2e per vehicle kilometre, from 2017. LERS members continue to outperform the industry as a whole in reducing emissions as shown in figure 6. Although figures for 2017 and 2018 figures for industry are not yet available, it is clear that member average emissions are close to 13% lower per vehicle kilometre than the trend for the wider logistics industry which is estimated using linear regression.

Figure 6 Emissions per Vkm for Industry vs LERS members

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Alternative fuelsDespite the uncertainty around alternative fuels, LERS members continue to trial and introduce alternatively-fuelled vehicles into their fleet. The reduction in fuel figures is largely due to a different member sample, though some members have ceased to use some fuels.

In addition to their fuel data, LERS members were also asked to provide information on the fuel efficiency measures they utilise in their operations. Figure 7 demonstrates the measures members have in place, and the percentages of operators currently using them.


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Members were then asked to rank each measure on terms of investment, the results of which created a list of Six Quick Wins for Reducing Fuel Use in a Diesel Fleet, illustrated in figure 8.

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Table 4 Uptake of alternative fuels in 2018

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2017 423,970 1,058,225 – – 6,714,847 910,937 3,423,373 –

2018 330,871 26,688 105,724 725,883 6,483,542 472,774 2,431,806 90


Companies are encouraged to join the Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS). The scheme is open to any operator with at least one commercial vehicle and is free to join. It provides a simple, business friendly, voluntary means for fleet operators to record, report and reduce their transport emissions. The scheme also allows the UK logistics sector to publicly report its contribution towards national targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

• It is a free to join, industry-led influential scheme which makes it as easy as possible to record data linked to carbon emission reduction.

• It demonstrates a company’s green credentials to potential customers and highlights their long-term commitment to reducing carbon emissions, setting them apart from competitors.

• It carries weight with government, sector trade associations and buyers of logistics services.

• It keeps you up to date with innovations and measures that

reduce carbon emissions and make business sense so that management effort can be focused on actions which yield the best rate of return.

• It provides methodology and target for carbon emissions recording and reporting which is robust and auditable.

• It can help you comply with ESOS and SECR energy reporting requirements.

• It is confidential and company data will never be shared with others, except as part of industry aggregated reports.

You can find out more about the scheme in the following ways

• Visit lers.org.uk to find out more about the scheme and for regular updates on environmental policy and technology developments.

• Call 0371 711 2222* to request an information pack.

• Email [email protected] to request an information pack.

• Write to Rebecca Kite, Environment Policy Manager, FTA, St John’s Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9UZ to request an information pack.

To join the scheme today• Visit lers.org.uk to download

a Declaration of Intent form. Complete and return as instructed at the bottom of the form.

• Email [email protected] to request a Declaration of Intent form.

Benefits of LERS Membership

Signing up to the scheme

Declaration of intent

Please complete the following form to sign up to the LERS. Once the completed form is received, your company will become a participant

of the LERS. FTA will be in contact, with a data sheet for you to complete which will then be followed by a site visit. The datasets required are

principally fuel usage and activity measures, allowing absolute emissions and relative levels to be reported at an anonymised, aggregated

basis. Data provided by individual scheme participants will be treated as confidential and will not be disclosed to other parties.

Company name

Address

FTA membership no (if applicable)

Contact name for fuel use, activity data

and email notifications about the LERS

Telephone no

Email

Company fleet size information

HGVs

(over 3.5 t gvw)

Vans

(at or below 3.5t gvw)

Company cars

Authorisation of company’s intent (chief executive or director level required)

Name

Position in organisation

Date

FTA may publicise the names of companies who have joined the LERS in press articles.

Please tick to indicate whether you wish your company to be featured YES NO

Please return this form by post or fax, or scan and email, to:

Rebecca Kite – Environment Policy Manager [email protected]

Freight Transport Association Ltd, St John’s Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9UZ • Fax: 01892 552352

Tel: 01892 526171*

Fax: 01892 534989

fta.co.uk

Freight Transport Association Limited

Hermes House, St John’s Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9UZ • Registered in England Number 391957

© Freight Transport Association 2018. All rights reserved.

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