2050 Net Zero Plan
Company: LELE Logistics Ltd
Plan owner: Mark Keddie – Logistics Manager
Effective date: 13/05/2026
Target: Net Zero emissions by 2050
1. Purpose
LELE Logistics Ltd is committed to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with our logistics and transport operations and achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
As a logistics business, we recognise that our vehicles, fuel consumption, premises, business travel and supply chain can all contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
This plan sets out the practical steps we will take to reduce those emissions while continuing to provide a safe, reliable and commercially sustainable logistics service.
Our approach is based on:
- Measuring our emissions.
- Reducing emissions wherever reasonably practicable.
- Transitioning towards zero-emission transport and energy.
- Working with suppliers and customers to reduce wider supply-chain emissions.
- Using high-quality carbon removals only for residual emissions that cannot reasonably be eliminated.
2. Our Net Zero commitment
LELE Logistics Ltd aims to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
We will establish an emissions baseline and set measurable interim targets so that progress can be monitored regularly.
Our long-term ambition is to significantly reduce emissions from:
• Company-owned and leased vehicles.
• Fuel consumption.
• Electricity and gas used at our premises.
• Refrigeration and other operational equipment, where applicable.
• Business travel.
• Employee commuting, where relevant.
• Waste.
• Purchased goods and services.
• Subcontracted transport and logistics services.
• Other relevant Scope 3 emissions.
3. Emissions measurement
We will calculate our greenhouse gas emissions using recognised greenhouse gas accounting principles.
Where practical, we will measure:
Scope 1
Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company, including:
• Diesel and petrol used by company vehicles.
• Gas used at company premises.
• Fuel used in company-owned equipment.
Scope 2
Indirect emissions associated with purchased energy, including:
• Purchased electricity.
• Purchased heating or other energy.
Scope 3
Other indirect emissions associated with our operations, including where relevant:
• Subcontracted transport.
• Purchased goods and services.
• Business travel.
• Employee commuting.
• Waste.
• Vehicle and equipment manufacture.
• Upstream fuel and energy emissions.
Our emissions inventory will be reviewed at least annually.
4. Fleet transition
Fleet emissions are expected to be one of the largest sources of emissions for a logistics business.
We will therefore develop a phased fleet transition programme.
2026–2030
We will:
• Establish accurate fuel and mileage data for every vehicle.
• Monitor emissions per vehicle and per mile/kilometre.
• Reduce unnecessary idling.
• Introduce driver fuel-efficiency training.
• Improve vehicle maintenance.
• Investigate route optimisation and telematics.
• Consider electric vans and smaller zero-emission vehicles when operationally suitable.
• Consider alternative low-carbon fuels where appropriate and genuinely beneficial.
2030–2040
We will:
• Continue replacing fossil-fuel vehicles with zero-emission alternatives as suitable vehicles become commercially available.
• Increase the proportion of electric and other zero-emission vehicles within the fleet.
• Expand charging infrastructure.
• Review depot electricity capacity.
• Reduce reliance on diesel and petrol.
• Work with vehicle manufacturers and leasing companies to identify suitable zero-emission solutions for heavier vehicles.
The UK Government’s current direction is for new non-zero-emission HGV sales up to and including 26 tonnes to be phased out from 2035 and all new HGV sales to be zero emission from 2040. Our fleet replacement strategy will take these developments into account.
2040–2050
Our objective will be to operate a predominantly or entirely zero-emission fleet.
Where technically and commercially feasible:
• Company vehicles will be zero emission.
• Fossil-fuel consumption will be eliminated.
• Charging or alternative zero-emission refuelling infrastructure will be fully established.
• Remaining transport emissions will be addressed through further operational efficiency and appropriate carbon-removal measures.
5. Route and delivery efficiency
Reducing the number of miles travelled is an important part of our Net Zero strategy.
We will seek to:
• Optimise delivery routes.
• Reduce empty running.
• Increase vehicle utilisation.
• Consolidate deliveries where practical.
• Improve load planning.
• Use telematics and route-planning technology.
• Encourage efficient driving.
• Reduce unnecessary return journeys.
• Work with customers to improve delivery scheduling.
• Investigate alternative delivery models where appropriate.
We will monitor CO₂e per delivery, per mile/kilometre and/or per tonne-kilometre, depending on the nature of our operations.
6. Driver efficiency
Drivers will be encouraged and supported to operate vehicles efficiently and safely.
Training may include:
• Eco-driving techniques.
• Reducing unnecessary idling.
• Appropriate acceleration and braking.
• Efficient use of vehicle systems.
• Tyre pressure checks.
• Vehicle loading.
• Route planning.
Driver performance will not be assessed solely on fuel economy. Safety, legal compliance, customer service and operational requirements will remain the highest priorities.
7. Buildings and depots
We will reduce emissions from our offices, warehouses, workshops and depots.
Actions may include:
• Switching to LED lighting.
• Improving insulation.
• Installing smart heating controls.
• Reducing unnecessary heating and cooling.
• Using renewable electricity where practical.
• Installing solar photovoltaic systems where commercially viable.
• Considering battery storage where appropriate.
• Installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
• Improving energy monitoring.
• Purchasing energy-efficient equipment.
We will monitor electricity and gas consumption annually and seek to reduce energy use per square metre where appropriate.
8. Renewable energy
Where commercially and operationally appropriate, LELE Logistics Ltd will increase its use of renewable energy.
This may include:
• Renewable electricity tariffs.
• On-site solar generation.
• Renewable energy contracts.
• Battery storage.
• Energy-efficiency improvements.
We will prioritise reducing energy consumption before relying solely on purchasing renewable energy.
9. Subcontractors and suppliers
Where transport is subcontracted, we will work with suppliers to understand and reduce associated emissions.
We will consider environmental performance when selecting or reviewing suppliers where appropriate.
Over time, we aim to:
• Collect emissions information from key transport suppliers.
• Encourage the use of efficient and zero-emission vehicles.
• Include environmental expectations in supplier agreements.
• Prioritise suppliers demonstrating credible emissions-reduction plans.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers rather than relying solely on contractual requirements.
10. Sustainable procurement
When purchasing vehicles, equipment, technology or other goods, we will consider:
• Energy efficiency.
• Expected lifetime emissions.
• Repairability.
• Durability.
• Recyclability.
• Total cost of ownership.
• Availability of lower-carbon alternatives.
Environmental considerations will be balanced with safety, quality, operational requirements and commercial viability.
11. Waste and recycling
We will seek to minimise waste generated by our operations.
We will:
• Reduce unnecessary packaging.
• Reuse materials where practical.
• Recycle appropriate materials.
• Dispose of hazardous materials responsibly.
• Monitor waste generated by our premises.
• Encourage employees to reduce unnecessary consumption.
12. Business travel and commuting
Where practical, we will reduce emissions associated with business travel.
We will encourage:
• Video conferencing.
• Public transport.
• Rail travel instead of domestic flights where practical.
• Car sharing.
• Walking and cycling for suitable journeys.
• Electric or low-emission vehicles for business travel.
13. Customer collaboration
We recognise that logistics emissions can be influenced by customer requirements.
Where appropriate, we will work with customers to:
• Consolidate deliveries.
• Improve delivery schedules.
• Reduce failed deliveries.
• Reduce urgent or unnecessary journeys.
• Increase vehicle utilisation.
• Provide emissions information for logistics services.
• Identify lower-carbon delivery options.
We will seek to provide customers with transparent and accurate information about the environmental impact of our services.
14. Technology and innovation
We will monitor developments in:
• Battery-electric vehicles.
• Hydrogen technologies.
• Low-carbon fuels.
• Charging infrastructure.
• Route optimisation.
• Artificial intelligence and fleet optimisation.
• Telematics.
• Renewable energy.
• Energy storage.
We recognise that the technology available to the logistics sector will change significantly between now and 2050.
Our Net Zero Plan will therefore be reviewed regularly rather than relying on a single technology pathway.
15. Carbon offsets and removals
Our primary approach will always be to reduce our actual emissions.
We will not rely on carbon offsets as a substitute for reducing emissions from our vehicles, buildings or operations.
Where residual emissions remain after reasonable reduction measures have been implemented, the company may consider credible carbon-removal or offsetting schemes.
Any such schemes will be assessed for:
• Additionality.
• Permanence.
• Transparency.
• Verification.
• Environmental integrity.
• Risk of double counting.
We will clearly distinguish between actual emissions reductions and carbon credits or removals.
16. Targets
We will establish measurable targets based on our baseline emissions.
Our initial targets will include:
By 2030:
• Establish a verified annual emissions inventory.
• Reduce emissions intensity by 20% from our baseline year.
• Transition 25% of suitable company vehicles to zero emission.
• Reduce depot energy consumption by 20%.
• Reduce unnecessary vehicle mileage by 20%.
• Measure emissions from key subcontractors.
By 2040:
• Transition the majority of the fleet to zero-emission vehicles.
• Significantly reduce fossil-fuel consumption.
• Operate low-carbon or renewable-energy-powered premises where practical.
• Reduce remaining operational emissions substantially.
By 2050:
• Achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions.
• Operate a zero-emission or near-zero-emission fleet where technically feasible.
• Minimise remaining emissions across our supply chain.
• Address unavoidable residual emissions through credible carbon removals.
Targets will be reviewed annually and updated where necessary.
17. Monitoring and reporting
The company will monitor progress against this plan at least annually.
Key performance indicators may include:
• Total tonnes of CO₂e emitted.
• CO₂e per vehicle.
• CO₂e per mile/kilometre.
• CO₂e per delivery.
• Fuel consumption.
• Electricity consumption.
• Percentage of zero-emission vehicles.
• Vehicle utilisation.
• Empty running.
• Depot energy consumption.
• Waste generation.
• Supplier emissions data.
Management will review performance and agree corrective actions where progress is not on track.
18. Employee involvement
Achieving Net Zero will require the involvement of employees throughout the company.
We will encourage employees to:
• Suggest ways of reducing emissions.
• Report inefficient practices.
• Use vehicles and equipment responsibly.
• Reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
• Follow environmental procedures.
• Participate in relevant training.
Employees will be encouraged to contribute practical ideas that can reduce emissions while maintaining safety and service quality.
19. Governance
Responsibility for the Net Zero Plan rests with the senior management of LELE Logistics Ltd.
The appointed Net Zero lead will:
• Coordinate emissions reporting.
• Monitor progress against targets.
• Maintain the Net Zero action plan.
• Report progress to management.
• Identify new opportunities for emissions reduction.
• Coordinate relevant staff and suppliers.
Senior management will review the plan at least annually.
20. Climate resilience
Net Zero planning will be considered alongside climate adaptation.
As climate change may affect roads, warehouses, supply chains, fuel availability and extreme-weather risks, [Company Name] will consider climate-related risks when planning future operations.
This may include:
• Flood risk.
• Extreme heat.
• Severe storms.
• Disruption to transport infrastructure.
• Energy supply disruption.
• Supply-chain disruption.
21. Continuous improvement
We recognise that achieving Net Zero by 2050 is a long-term process.
We will therefore review this plan regularly and take account of:
• New technologies.
• Changes in legislation.
• Changes in customer expectations.
• New emissions data.
• Changes in vehicle availability.
• Improvements in charging infrastructure.
• Developments in low-carbon energy.
• Industry best practice.
The plan will be updated whenever significant changes require it.