Logistics Giants, Transport Companies, & Power Sector Call on President von der Leyen to Set Zero Emission Targets for Clean Deliveries - CleanTechnica

A coalition of major European logistics, transport, and power companies—including Pepsico, Nestlé, IKEA, and EDF—has urged the European Commission to establish binding zero-emission targets for large shippers and buyers of transport services. Addressed to President von der Leyen and Transport Commissioner Tzitzikostas, the letter calls for a regulation by the end of 2025 mandating that corporate fleets in the heavy-duty sector transition to zero-emission vehicles. The signatories argue that such targets would provide certainty for logistics companies to invest in zero-emission trucks and support the development of essential charging infrastructure and electricity grids. The companies emphasize that the supply of zero-emission vehicles, rapid deployment of charging infrastructure, and grid readiness must progress simultaneously with these targets to ensure a successful transition. Stef Cornelis, Fleets & Freight director at Transport & Environment, highlighted that this initiative is the first of its kind to ask logistics companies to electrify their deliveries, signaling that green leaders in the sector