ASTRE promotes energy efficiency to boost logistics competitiveness

ASTRE, the leading European transport and logistics network, asserts that energy efficiency has transitioned from a mere environmental compliance requirement to a critical driver of competitiveness within the freight transport sector. This shift comes amid regulatory uncertainty and shifting European timelines, such as the one-year postponement of the Emissions Trading System II (ETS2) implementation.

In Spain, Royal Decree 56/2016 enforces European mandates requiring energy consumption monitoring across heavy goods vehicle (HGV) fleets, light vehicle fleets, and logistics facilities. To comply, companies must choose between periodic energy audits or implementing an Energy Management System under the ISO 50001 standard. For high-consumption enterprises, adopting ISO 50001 is becoming a practical necessity to maintain market position.

To support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing tight margins, ASTRE promotes a ‘source–results’ strategic model. This approach aims to intervene directly at the source of expenditure to ensure both economic stability and emission reductions through tools such as consolidated consumption calculators and specialized auditing partnerships.