The impact of the pandemic on the sustainable development of the automotive sector

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) launched their annual sustainability report yesterday morning in association with the All-Party Parliamentary Sustainable Resource Group and All-Party Parliamentary Motor Group.

Led by the Chair of the APSRG, Barry Sheerman MP, speakers discussed the report’s findings revealing the impact of the pandemic on the sustainable development of automotive sector with declines in vehicle production, registrations, and economic performance.

The event heard that the industry remains firmly focused on reducing emissions from both production-related activities and vehicles in use, with the sector calling for a supportive framework to transition the market to a sustainable, net zero future.