FTA Annual Report 2012 - Freight Transport Association

Investors in People
Launched in 1991, Investors in People is the UK’s leading people management standard that demonstrates
commitment to achieving business goals through good people management. An organisation
that has achieved Investors in People has been successful in adopting and maintaining its fundamental
principles. In 2012 FTA achieved the IIP Gold standard, having been awarded Silver standard in 2011.
IRU
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the global road transport organisation, which upholds
the interests of bus, coach, taxi and truck operators. FTA works closely with IRU on policy matters and
through our Brussels office to co-ordinate influence of the European Commission and Parliament on
legislation that will critically affect road transport operators in the UK.
Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme
The Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme was established by FTA in 2009 as a direct response to the
adoption of ambitious carbon dioxide reduction targets enshrined in the Climate Change Act. The
scheme aggregates fuel usage data from each participating vehicle fleet and reports the collective
progress towards a declared reduction target in its annual report published each spring. The scheme
provides a forum for the development and dissemination of best practice in close alliance with the
Logistics Research Centre at Heriot Watt University. At the end of 2012, 79 companies participated in
the scheme, operating some 70,000 vehicles.
The Motorists
Forum
The Motorists Forum
Established in 2001 the Motorists Forum advises ministers on policy affecting all drivers and the development
of road safety. FTA is represented by its Chief Executive.
Quiet Delivery Consortium
The Quiet Delivery Consortium is a collaboration between FTA, the Noise Abatement Society and
two consultancies, TRL and TTR, that helps businesses and local authorities to make quiet, night-time
deliveries a reality. The consortium offers the range of skills and experience needed to agree changes
in site restrictions and operational procedures and to secure the co-operation of local authority and
community interests. Trial deliveries are monitored to ensure the expectations of all parties are met
and the business and community benefits are realised.
The Transport Hub
The Transport Hub provides a focus for the debate and promotion of transport issues at the three
main party political conferences each autumn. FTA ran the first Transport Hub in 2010 with founder
members ABTA, the Airport Operators Association and the British Parking Association. FTA hosts and
manages the Transport Hub on behalf of participating partners that in 2012 included the Chartered
Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), All Party Light Rail Group, Light Rapid Transit Forum,
Sustainable Aviation Forum and Sustrans.
Van Excellence
Van Excellence demonstrates the attainment of responsible standards of operation by van fleets operating
in a wide range of sectors and performing varied functions, including home delivery, utilities servicing,
mail and parcels and construction and maintenance. FTA launched the scheme in 2009 and accredited
its first members to the Van Excellence Code in 2010. At the end of 2012, 130 companies operating
150,000 vans were involved with Van Excellence with 35 fleets having achieved accreditation.
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