CO2 emissions from Europe’s toll road network have fallen by 20% over the past three years.

CiTTi quotes the ASECAP 2024 Sustainability Report, saying this is a significant step toward the sector’s decarbonisation ambitions.

The report states that total emissions from operational activities decreased from 497,798 tonnes in 2021 to 397,160 tonnes in 2023, driven by energy efficiency measures and a growing network of electric vehicle charging points.

It also says energy-saving initiatives, the introduction of more efficient lighting systems and the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power contributed to this downward trend.

It highlights the achievement as a critical milestone for Europe’s toll operators in aligning with EU climate goals, including the European Green Deal’s target of climate neutrality by 2050.

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