NET ZERO STRATEGY
Through an amendment to the Climate Change Act 2008, the main piece of legislation governing the UK's response to climate change, the UK government became one of the first in the world to incorporate net zero by 2050 targets into domestic law.
The "Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution" published in November last year, which outlined the major objectives for the UK's decarbonization pathway, served as the foundation for the Net Zero consultancy. The Net zero Strategy is the UK government's take on the European Green Deal, along with the Greening Finance Roadmap. Below, we go over a few of the major components of the policy program.
By 2030, the UK will stop selling new gasoline and diesel vehicles and vans, and by 2035, all new cars must be completely zero-emission "at the tailpipe" (i.e., emissions created while the vehicle is in operation). Additionally, a zero-emission vehicle mandate will be implemented, setting an annual target for zero-emission new car and van sales beginning in 2024. In 2021, a strategy for the infrastructure of electric vehicles (EVs) will be released.
The position of the government regarding the phase-out of non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will be made public by 2035 for vehicles under 26 tonnes and by 2040 for those exceeding that weight. With increasing emphasis on sustainable last-mile freight in metropolitan areas, it will "support and encourage" a switch from road freight to rail, cargo bikes, and inland canal freight.
Aviation with Net Zero carbon emissions will be a strategic objective. By 2030, the government wants to make it possible to produce 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and establish the UK as a global leader in zero-emission travel.
A consultation on the government's plan to decarbonize the domestic maritime industry is scheduled for mid-2022. A consultation on a potential mandate for the adoption of shore power in the UK is anticipated this year. The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation will be extended to the maritime sector.
Infrastructure for public transportation will receive more funding, to create a "green bus revolution" and a Net zero consultant rail network by 2050. The present rail network's capacity will be enhanced, new high-speed lines will be added, and lines that were shut down during the Beeching Axe will be opened again. Additionally, regional city infrastructure will be invested in, an "All Electric Bus City" will be built, and there will be more bike infrastructure.
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