Environmental Guide for Transport & Logistics Sector

Transport is the commercial sector with the highest profile in terms of sustainability. Yet it is fair to argue that the topics that make the headlines are just a small part of the overall picture and do not represent the effort and contribution that transport and  logistics make to sustainability. This guide can only act as an introduction to what is a complex and wide-ranging subject, but it will give mangers a clearer understanding of how the various strands of legislation, thought and best-practice come together - from the search for renewable energy to the impact of infrastructure construction on the environment.

Furthermore it indicates where key legislation has been passed, and the added responsibilities and duties this legislation brings.

The transport and logistics sector has a number of both positive and negative economic, environmental and social impacts. The sector facilitates trade through the movement of goods and materials, supports social mobility, and employs a large number of people, and therefore has a vital role to play in supporting sustainable economic development and growth. Its reliance on significant consumption of fossil fuels makes it vulnerable to resource depletion, and it has a major impact on the environment. Climate change is a particularly important challenge as transport is currently estimated to produce a quarter of total UK emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2).

This sector covers many forms of transport, including aviation, ports and shipping, bus and rail, and logistics companies.

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