Whilst much of the focus is on the EV v ICE v hydrogen v fuel cell opportunities, there is a wider issue associated with the impact on overall carbon emissions and sustainability generally, where this is impacted directly by the sites the vehicles are re-fueled at.

According to various sources, the built environment accounts for approximately 35-40% of emissions globally.

Developing new and upgrading existing infrastructure, whether for at-home (at-work) or on-the road re-fueling has its own impact on the environment, in many ways.

Ageing and obsolescent re-fueling infrastructure will need replacing with more efficient new alternatives that meet with the public’s growing expectations for energy efficient vehicles which are likely to include a mix of EV, ICE and hydrogen over the next decade. Clearly we can't do "no more development" as a way of curbing this impact.

However, solutions are emerging as we move toward net zero construction.

Evenlode Roadside’s professional construction consultants will be delivering a series of articles and insights to relay the findings of both our research (and using key expert inputs) into the options available to make sure your overall site developments (and not just the vehicles you plan to refuel), are also driving towards net zero.

Topics will include:

-       Designing for a lower long term energy use

-       Selection, sourcing and transportation of lower impact materials

-       Reuse and recycling

-       Selection and accreditation of suppliers and contractors who share your aims

-       Ethical and social considerations

-       Sustainable site accommodation

-       Zero & low emission site plant and vehicles

-       Reduction of waste

-       Minimising and eradicating pollutants

-       Monitoring & demonstrating what you are achieving

Now we know that this topic is of the upmost importance to both you and your customers alike as the world makes haste in looking for ways to move towards net zero.

If you can’t wait for all of our insights throughout our forthcoming series, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to find out how our professionally qualified team can guide you towards delivering more sustainable developments.