LowCVP renamed 'Zemo Partnership' as carbon neutral plan gathers pace

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has changed its name to Zemo Partnership, to reflect the country’s aim to be net zero by 2050.

The non-profit organisation said ‘low’ was no longer enough amid the climate emergency and that it would ensure transport achieved the aim of bringing all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.

Zemo’s member organisations will now be asked to commit to a partnership charter, supporting the objective of accelerating the transition.

Andy Eastlake, Zemo Partnership’s MD, said: “For the past 18 years LowCVP has played a pivotal role in helping to deliver the UK’s low emission transport targets.

“In 2020, over 10% of all new cars sold were ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs), surpassing the target set out at the LowCVP’s inception in 2003.

“But today low is no longer enough and we must reset our targets, roll up our sleeves and focus on the road to zero.”

Tanya Neech, UK sustainability officer at Zemo member Scania GB, welcomed the move: “Our ambition for the future is to launch a new electric product every year and we look forward to working alongside Zemo Partnership to continue to drive the shift and decarbonise road transport,” she said.

Philip Sellwood CBE, Zemo Partnership’s chair, added: “We are very aware that changing our name means nothing if it is not backed-up by tangible actions.”