【英国汽车协会】2024年英国汽车可持续发展报告-2024_36页_4mb

UK Automotive Sustainability Report 2023: Summary
The report highlights significant progress in the UK automotive sector towards sustainability over the past 25 years, emphasizing environmental, social, and economic improvements. Key achievements include a 55% reduction in total energy use, a 2.2% decline in average new car CO2 emissions, and a 54% drop in Scope 1&2 CO2 emissions per vehicle manufactured since 1999. Vehicle production reached 1,025,474 units in 2023, up 17%, with 346,451 units of battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and hybrid vehicles produced. Total water usage fell 42%, and 99.5% of manufacturing waste is now reused or recycled, with less than 1% going to landfill.

Environmental performance:

• The industry has reduced direct CO2 emissions per vehicle by 54% and energy per vehicle by 33% through investments in renewable energy (46GWh generated on-site), energy efficiency, and low-carbon technologies.
• VOC emissions per vehicle production fell 53% compared to 1999.
• The UK automotive sector’s emissions compliance with EU standards decreased to 108.9g/km for new cars and 16.56% market share for zero emission cars.
• A renewed focus on scope 3 emissions (upstream/downstream), sustainable materials, and circular economy practices is critical for future alignment with global regulations.

Social performance:

• The industry directly employs 813,000 people, with 131,447 training days delivered in 2023.
• Female employee representation rose to 14.3%, and new apprentices/trainees increased by 40.8% year-on-year.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives, including Aston Martin’s "I AM Inclusion" network and Stellantis’ Armed Forces recognition, aim to enhance workplace practices and community engagement.
• Safety improvements saw a 91% drop in lost-time incidents since 1999, with a 14.3% reduction in 2023.

Economic performance:

• Automotive manufacturing turnover reached £77.7 billion, up 19.4%, and gross value added (GVA) rose to £22 billion, a 20.5% increase.
• The sector contributes 12% of UK goods exports, with 73.7% of vehicles produced exported overseas (77.1% in 2023).
• The 2024 Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets 80% of new cars and 70% of vans to be ZEVs by 2030, though demand for private ZEVs softened post-2022.
• £24 billion in private and public investments was secured for UK net-zero transition, including zero emission vehicle production and battery technologies.

Challenges and opportunities:

• Supply chain complexities, global competition, and regulatory alignment (e.g., EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) pose ongoing hurdles.
• The industry advocates for stronger UK policies to support trade, innovation, and workforce development, including tax incentives for private ZEV buyers and clarifying decarbonization pathways for HGVs, buses, and coaches.
• Collaborative efforts with stakeholders and governments are essential to address emissions, sustainability reporting, and workforce needs.

Case studies:

• Toyota’s Burnaston plant focuses on biodiversity, integrating natural habitats into operations and utilizing retired batteries for renewable energy storage.
• Jaguar Land Rover partners with Wykes Engineering for large-scale energy storage using second-life I-PACE batteries.
• Stellantis’ maritime logistics service between Spain and UK reduces road transport emissions by 30% and saves 17.5 million km annually.
• Bentley achieves "Net Zero Plastic to Nature" status, with 97% of its plastic waste processed and 750 homes powered annually by its own renewable initiatives.

The report underscores the need for a unified regulatory approach to sustainability reporting, emphasizing the sector’s role in driving green growth while maintaining global competitiveness through innovation and workforce development.