
How we can mobilize capital for breakthrough decarbonizing technologies
Early-stage decarbonization technologies are key to achieving net-zero future. Here's how we can mobilize the trillions in capital needed to finance them.
The Challenge
Demand for road freight is expected to triple by 2050, while the sector must almost entirely decarbonize in the same timeframe, to meet the Paris Climate Agreement. Given the fragmented market, asset lifecycles and massive infrastructure adaptation needed, urgent action is required now, to ensure the transition pathways may accelerate during the 2030s.
The Opportunity
Coordinated action at the leadership level can accelerate the pace of solution roadmaps and scale. Convening CEO Champions of First-Movers across the value chain, Road Freight Zero is curated as a multi-stakeholder coalition of the willing and able, designed to advance the deployment of zero emission fleets and infrastructure by 2030.
Road Freight Zero is a coalition under the leadership of the Forum’s Mobility Platform, and as part of a high-profile multi-year Forum initiative: “Mission Possible”. In addition, the coalition will include knowledge partners e.g. Material Economics, and create synergies with other key initiatives such as the European Clean Trucking Alliance, collaborating closely with the ECF, T&E, RAP, ICCT and others.
Workstreams and Action Pathways
To fast-track zero emission fleets and infrastructure by 2030, Road Freight Zero will focus on three interconnecting pathways:
Pathway 1 - Clear joint articulations for a target action program/roadmap, from value-chain leaders on addressing barriers:
Pathway 2 - A set of de-risking initiatives
Pathway 3 - Transition finance framework
Contact
For more information about Road Freight Zero including how to join us please contact:
Angie Farrag-Thibault
Project Lead, Road Freight Zero
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