Four London councils have set up a new partnership initiative, called Low Emission Logistics, to reduce pollution emissions from delivery vehicles.
Paid for by the mayor’s Air Quality Fund, Southwark, Croydon, Lambeth and Wandsworth councils aim to reduce toxic nitrogen dioxide emissions from both local authority and business deliveries by 40% through better coordination and changing purchasing behaviour.
Low Emissions Logistics will work with local businesses
Businesses will be encouraged to work collaboratively to share and utilise local suppliers, which as well as reducing pollution could support greater purchasing power and bulk savings.
The councils have also announced plans for a feasibility study to examine the case for setting up a consolidation centre for all those involved.
Deputy council leader of Wandsworth Jonathan Cook said: ‘By working in partnership with other councils, local businesses and residents, we can take a united and rounded approach to reducing delivery vehicle traffic on our roads.
‘Businesses that take part also stand to benefit from the positive PR that comes from making a clear commitment to reducing their emissions.’
Wandsworth has also introduced a range of measures to tackle air pollution including a ban on day-time deliveries on Putney High Street and helping schools develop ‘school travel plans’ to reduce the number of cars on the school run through initiatives like 'walking buses' and car pools.
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