Survey: SME Freight and Logistics (F&L) |
Understanding the Freight and Logistics Sector role within the Green Economy
Why is this survey needed?
Businesses are increasingly being called upon to address climate change and reduce wider environmental impacts of their activities. The freight and logistics sector is undergoing major changes, spurred by increasing green regulations (e.g. ultra-low emissions zone expansion) and innovations in working practices (e.g. through IT, fleet and consolidation). Yet, the sector remains a major polluting industry, with more changes required to meet UK climate change and wider environmental emissions targets. Testing economic times make it even more challenging for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to invest. This survey is for freight and logistics businesses to help to uncover what support the sector needs and how businesses plan to assess and finance changes to become greener.
Who should complete the survey?
All freight and logistics companies are invited to participate, particularly those in West London and the surrounding area. Even if you feel your business can't or doesn't prioritise ‘net zero’ or the environment at the moment or are based outside of West London, we still encourage you to complete this survey as it will help us understand levels of activity in the sector overall.
All freight and logistics companies are invited to participate, particularly those in West London and the surrounding area. Even if you feel your business can't or doesn't prioritise ‘net zero’ or the environment at the moment or are based outside of West London, we still encourage you to complete this survey as it will help us understand levels of activity in the sector overall.
What will I get for taking part?
By taking part you will:
By taking part you will:
• Receive a copy of the survey findings and gain insights into green sector requirements (if you leave your contact details)
• Feed into and access guidance on further support available and finance to enable you to become more efficient and greener in your practices (both for net-zero and wider environmental impacts)
• Feed into and access guidance on further support available and finance to enable you to become more efficient and greener in your practices (both for net-zero and wider environmental impacts)
Who is funding this study
The study forms part of a wider study of work by Middlesex University funded by the University and the UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to enhance green innovation and green business practices in UK SMEs.
Who is managing this survey?
This survey is managed by Middlesex University as an independent research body.
How long will it take to complete?
The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. There are some additional voluntary questions on actions your business has taken to address net-zero and environmental impacts. You can decide to answer them or not at the end of the survey.
When do I need to complete the survey by?
Please complete the survey by 31st August 2023
When do I need to complete the survey by?
Please complete the survey by 31st August 2023
How will my data be stored?
Your details will not be passed onto any third parties and will remain anonymous unless you opt to allow us to follow up with you for face-to-face consultation and possible participation in workshops later this year. Any information which you provide can be redacted at your request at any stage of the research and your business details will only be kept on record if you participate in further research.
Please indicate your consent for your responses to be used by the project team as described above
Your details will not be passed onto any third parties and will remain anonymous unless you opt to allow us to follow up with you for face-to-face consultation and possible participation in workshops later this year. Any information which you provide can be redacted at your request at any stage of the research and your business details will only be kept on record if you participate in further research.
Please indicate your consent for your responses to be used by the project team as described above