The move has been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI). Neil McDonnell, FTA Ireland General Manager said "We are delighted at the DTTAS announcement as FTA Ireland has been actively assisting its members to reduce their carbon footprint since 2010, when we introduced our Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme." He said FTA Ireland will be making a submission to the consultation, and in 2014 will intensify efforts to help reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector.
He said a radical shift in transport patterns, fuel consumption and behavioural change will be required over the period to 2050.
FTA Ireland encourages all its members to participate in the LCRS as it helps reduce the production of greenhouse gases (GHGs), and FTA Ireland and its partners in Enprova can secure capital incentives for members who do so. The FTAI accreditation scheme also recognises the efforts of those companies which institute reductions in their production of GHGs.
FTAI covers all aspects of the freight, passenger transport and logistics supply chain, including road, rail, sea, air, port, airport and public service transport interests.
