A new report that can help car and LCV operators navigate decarbonisation challenges and work towards a net-zero emissions fleet is now available from Shell and Deloitte.

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Published to help fleet owners understand the preliminary steps needed to support the successful delivery of a decarbonisation strategy, the Navigating Fleet Decarbonisation report features a practical guide of essential tools and frameworks.

Research by the two firms reveals that more than two-thirds (68%) of fleet owners expect the pressure to decarbonise –  from regulators, customers and employees – to increase over time.

Yet, many see the task as complex and overwhelming, with almost half (46%) citing no decarbonisation targets or uncertainty around how existing targets translate to their fleet.

And while three-quarters (75%) of fleet owners have already implemented at least one solution to reduce emissions, almost half (46%) cited restrictive operations – such as staffing, systems and current duty cycles – as a major barrier to deploying their decarbonisation strategy. As an example, one survey respondent said they had to pause their transition for six months due to organisational challenges.

But driving a reduction in emissions in the near- to mid-term period will be critical, and the report suggests fleet owners should explore all available new solutions – including transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles.

The report also includes frameworks that can be used by businesses to develop their decarbonisation strategy, supporting decision-making and driving stakeholder engagement.

These include the Accelerate to Zero Roadmap, which provides a clear framework for fleets to navigate the decarbonisation transition and determine the different steps required to ensure a holistic, fully integrated approach to zero emissions fleet operations.

The report also details the Organisational Readiness Toolset, which explores the organisation’s maturity across a series of internal decarbonisation success factors, offering guidance on how to identify and potentially mitigate organisational challenges related to strategy, governance, people, technology, process, assets and infrastructure.

Finally, the EV transition Toolset helps fleet owners navigate the complexity of rapidly changing markets by making more effective decisions to achieve their EV transition goals.

Giorgio Delpiano, senior vice president, Shell Fleet Solutions and E-Mobility, said: “We designed this report with Deloitte to better understand the key barriers our customers are facing, and to provide fleet owners with a set of tools and frameworks that aim to support decision making as they navigate both the challenges and opportunities ahead. At Shell Fleet Solutions, we are committed to being a key decarbonisation partner for our customers because, by helping them to achieve sustainable growth, we can help the industry to meet its net-zero ambitions.”

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