Barriers to unlock net-zero progress revealed in new Green Compact survey by IRU

A new IRU survey has, for the first time, assessed the current decarbonisation status and future investment plans of commercial road transport operators globally. Although operators are increasingly integrating decarbonisation into their strategies, key barriers and uncertainty are blocking progress, especially for SMEs.

IRU’s new annual Green Compact survey has found that commercial road transport operating companies are committed to decarbonisation – adopting efficiency measures and planning alternative fuel investments – but high vehicle and energy costs, limited infrastructure and complex regulation remain significant obstacles to further progress.

The new survey took the pulse on decarbonisation expectations, concerns and planned investments from road transport operators in Australia, Central Asia, Europe, Mexico and Türkiye. Reflecting the make-up of the industry, 86% of respondents were SMEs.

IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto said, “The road transport industry is committed to carbon neutrality, but this new landmark survey shows that most operators are struggling to reconcile regulatory and market expectations with high up-front costs and a lack of infrastructure.”

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