Lobby group statements on clean air policy versus member statements
Enterprise
“We actively support such bodies as they pursue ‘Ultra Low Emission’, ‘Future Mobility Zone’ or
‘Smart City’ statuses.”
British Vehicle Rental &
Leasing Association
(BVRLA)
Charging zones should only
be used “where absolutely
necessary” and should be “as
small as possible”.

Europcar
“Environmental respect has always been a key objective for Europcar International.”
Hitachi (Capital Vehicle Solutions)
“Not everyone will agree with how and when CAZs are implemented but, despite the extra work and
costs entailed, they are better embraced than resented.”
Hertz
“Hertz works to make sustainable mobility a viable, global reality.”
Arnold Clark
“It’s very important to look after this amazing planet we live on ... The greener you go, the better.”

Freight Transport
Association (FTA)
Lists one of its 2019 policy
achievements as delaying six
Clean Air Zones (CAZ) “for as
long as possible”.

Eddie Stobart
“Nothing is more important to us than taking care of our people and the environment we live in.”
Freightliner Group
“The Freightliner Group is committed to whether possible reduce, prohibit and restrict its impact on
the environment.”
Sainsburys
“We recognise the impact of the vehicle emissions on air quality and human health and continue to
trial and roll out new technologies to minimise emissions across our fleet”
Coca Cola
“We’re using our leadership to achieve positive change in the world and build a more sustainable
future for our communities and our planet.”
Hermes
“Conservation is very important to us. The whole organisation, the group, the enterprise, the entire
staff, this is how we live our lives. Our processes, our strategies and our daily work are geared
towards this ideal.”
Royal Mail
“The scale of Royal Mail’s operations means we have a significant environmental impact. Managing
this impact is a strategic imperative for our business.”

 Tesco
“Transport is another important emissions hotspot for Tesco.”
Greggs
“Our aim is simple, ‘to minimise our environmental impacts and protect the environment from
harm’.”
Asda
“We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations, the goods and services
we sell, and the suppliers who make them.”
DHL
“If we don't want to overwhelm the planet, we have to be stewards of sustainability. the decisions we
make today will determine how we live tomorrow”
John Lewis Partnership
"When it comes to the environment, our aim is clear: we’re committed to being part of the solution
rather than part of the problem. We’re committed to using natural resources as efficiently as possible
and reducing our environmental impact."
Road Haulage Association
(RHA)

XPO Logistics
“We have a longstanding commitment to environmental improvement, especially clean air”

Claimed it was a “major
influencer” in Southampton’s
decision not to go ahead with
a charging zone and said that
its “vigorous campaigning”
had produced some
successes, with Derby and
Nottingham also rejecting the
schemes.

Malcolm Group
“As major users of motor vehicles, plant and technologies that can have a detrimental effect on the
environment, we realise that it is important to take all possible steps in order to mitigate these
adverse effects.”

Society of Motor
Manufacturers and
Traders
Launched a public campaign
against what it called the
“creeping demonisation” of
diesel in 2015, opposes a ban

Wincanton
“Wincanton is committed to the principle of environmental sustainability”

Ford
“We have a role to play in protecting the planet”
Peugeot
“Peugeot aims to lead the way in sustainable mobility”
Jaguar Land Rover
“Our future relies on finding ways to be more environmentally efficient.”

 on diesel cars in Bristol city
centre and has said it wants
to see a “flexible approach to
enforcement” under London’s
ULEZ for HGV operators
planning to upgrade their
vehicles.

Allianz
“At Allianz, we work hard to minimise the environmental impact of our business.”
Nissan
“For an automaker, air pollution stands alongside climate change and congestion as an issue for
cities in particular that must be remedied.”
Volkswagen
“Think of an environmental role model. Did you think of us at Volkswagen? Probably not. But that’s
exactly what we’re aiming to be in the field of the environment: a model company.”