BEIS, DfT and Defra to develop a strategy on the decarbonisation of non-road mobile machinery by the end of 2023. |
585. There appears to be an absence of a policy plan by government departments for decarbonising non-road mobile machinery. The decarbonisation of non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) is a component of both the construction and agricultural sectors decarbonisation by 2050. Examples of NRMM include excavators, bulldozers, forklifts, tractors etc.
586. As suggested by the Climate Change Committee (CCC), the Government should set out a clear plan to develop a near-zero emission NRMM for applications in the agricultural, aviation, construction, and industrial sectors.
587. The UK has an opportunity to lead on the transition of low-carbon NRMM technologies. The UK remained a net exporter of construction and earthmoving equipment in the first half of 2022, with exports (£1,879 million) 41% higher than imports (£1,330 million).411
588. The Review recommends that BEIS, DfT and Defra develop a strategy on the decarbonisation of non-road mobile machinery.