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Sustainable Transport Policy News & Views
Scaling Sustainability: Why Competitiveness and Circularity Must Move Together
Q: How would you assess the automotive supply industry’s progress on sustainability in recent years? Automotive suppliers are committed to achieving climate neutrality in their European operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040 and across the value chain (Scope 3) by 2050. This ambition is backed by concrete action. Between 2023-2024, the group of largest automotive suppliers have collectively reduced their Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 7%, while achieving an 87% recycling and recovery rate for production waste. Companies are investing in eco-design, circularity, and remanufacturing, with the goal of eliminating production waste to landfill by 2030. At the same time, they are embedding responsible business conduct throughout their operations by adhering to international standards on due diligence, human rights and sustainable supply chains. Together, these efforts demonstrate that the sector is investing, innovating, and transforming its operations at scale. Equally important is the industry’s commitment to a just transition. Automotive suppliers are investing in upskilling and reskilling their workforce, promoting fair and inclusive talent strategies, and strengthening partnerships with local communities to support regional development and ensure that the transition to sustainable mobility delivers social as well as environmental and economic benefits. These results confirm that sustainability
GMPB – 3 July 2026 – Irish Presidency Sets Out Priorities as Half of Countries Invest Only 1% of GDP in Transport Infrastructure
Headlines: Irish Presidency prioritises transport connectivity, rail investment and energy resilience EU unveils €200 million South Caucasus connectivity package following Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement E-Mobility Europe says EV rollout could save EU €12 billion in oil imports annually by 2030 Half of countries invest less than 1% of GDP in transport infrastructure, ITF data show Commission challenges Dutch rail capacity rules over competition concerns Survey highlights execution risks slowing transport energy transition Rail industry calls for doubling EU transport fund to support Irish projects Commission approves €402 million Spanish aid scheme for road freight sector amid fuel price surge Legal study argues EU could ban deep-sea minerals from internal market Irish Presidency prioritises transport connectivity, rail investment and energy resilience The
GMPB — June 26th — Renewable Fuel Vehicle Push Gains Momentum as French Court Expands Scope 3 Obligations
Headlines: Industry group seeks new renewable fuel vehicle category under EU car CO₂ rules French court orders TotalEnergies to include Scope 3 emissions in vigilance plan Study warns growing vehicle size could reduce urban parking capacity by up to 14% Shipping, aviation sectors seek ETS revenue earmarking for sustainable fuels UK launches review of SAF mandate amid concerns over future fuel supply Tube whistleblower ruling draws attention to Underground air quality monitoring Commission launches consultation on overhaul of EU research partnerships Amazon claims low-carbon investments strengthened European supply chains and commercial EV deployment Industry group seeks new renewable fuel vehicle category under EU car CO₂ rules A coalition of automotive and fuel sector stakeholders has called for the creation of
Energy, E-Fuels, And Policy: An Interview with Jutta Paulus MEP
As the European Union advances binding decarbonisation measures across transport, the role of e-fuels has become one of the most contested issues in EU energy and climate policy. Aviation is preparing for the gradual introduction of synthetic fuel obligations under ReFuelEU Aviation, while maritime transport faces a more fragmented transition under FuelEU Maritime, alongside difficult and unresolved negotiations at the International Maritime Organization. Across both sectors, debates over technological neutrality, scalability, and cost increasingly intersect with more fundamental questions about energy efficiency, resource allocation, and physical limits. In this interview, Jutta Paulus, Member of the European Parliament, reflects on her path from science to politics and on how a natural-sciences background informs her approach to transport and energy legislation. She sets out where e-fuels are indispensable, where they are inefficient, and why policy choices must reflect thermodynamic realities rather than industrial or political convenience. Q: How did you first become interested in politics, and in transport and energy policy more specifically? I was already interested in energy issues at the very beginning of my political activity, when I was still at university and active in local politics. I ran for the Green Party shortly after the Chernobyl accident. In Germany,
eFuels Ramp-up Potentials: The Way Forward to Create a New Industry.
By the Green Mobility Magazine in partnership with the eFuel Alliance. A new study by the eFuel Alliance, developed with Porsche Consulting, argues that the debate over e-fuels in Europe should shift from technological feasibility to industrial deployment. In an interview with the Green Mobility Magazine, CEO Ralf Diemer said the report assesses the global potential of e-fuels and their role in the European transport sector, focusing on volumes, timelines and costs. “When we started with the eFuel Alliance back in summer 2020, the number of companies seriously pursuing e-fuels was small. Six years on, we are looking at a fully-fledged global industry, and one that is ready to scale. The study underlines this potential,” Diemer said. The publication comes
Scaling Sustainability: Why Competitiveness and Circularity Must Move Together
Q: How would you assess the automotive supply industry’s progress on sustainability in recent years? Automotive suppliers are committed to achieving climate neutrality in their European operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040 and across the value chain (Scope 3) by 2050. This ambition is backed by concrete action. Between 2023-2024, the group of largest automotive suppliers have collectively reduced their Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 7%, while achieving an 87% recycling and recovery rate for production waste. Companies are investing in eco-design, circularity, and remanufacturing, with the goal of eliminating production waste to landfill by 2030. At the same time, they are embedding responsible business conduct throughout their operations by adhering to international standards on due diligence,
GMPB – 3 July 2026 – Irish Presidency Sets Out Priorities as Half of Countries Invest Only 1% of GDP in Transport Infrastructure
Headlines: Irish Presidency prioritises transport connectivity, rail investment and energy resilience EU unveils €200 million South Caucasus connectivity package following Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement E-Mobility Europe says EV rollout could save EU €12 billion in oil imports annually by 2030 Half of countries invest less than 1% of GDP in transport infrastructure, ITF data show Commission challenges Dutch rail capacity rules over competition concerns Survey highlights execution risks slowing transport energy transition Rail industry calls for doubling EU transport fund to support Irish projects Commission approves €402 million Spanish aid scheme for road freight sector amid fuel price surge Legal study argues EU could ban deep-sea minerals from internal market Irish Presidency prioritises transport connectivity, rail investment and energy resilience The
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Issue V, April 2026
What's inside:
At the Crossroads of Eurasian Transport: A Conversation With Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Rashad Nabi oghlu Nabiyev, on Corridors, Resilience and the Country’s ITF Presidency. By Thomas Jérémie Hayden- Lefebvre, Editor-in-Chief, Green Mobility Magazine
Vox Legislatoris: Alexandra Mehnert MEP on Automotive Circularity and EU Industrial Policy. By Andrea Mehnert (EPP, Germany)
Energy, E-Fuels, and Policy: An Interview With Jutta Paulus MEP. By Thomas Jérémie Hayden-Lefebvre & Ruby Davis, Green Mobility Magazine
Implementing the EU High-Speed Rail Master Plan. By Elodie Petrozziello, Florence School of Regulation – Transport Area, EUI
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A policy-focused assessment of cycling and micro-mobility as structural components of 21st-century transport systems.
As cities confront climate obligations, affordability pressures and liveability constraints, cycling and micro-mobility are increasingly presented as central elements of transport transition strategies.
Drawing on academic research, international case studies and professional experience, Giles K Bailey examines how these modes are being integrated into mainstream transport policy. The analysis moves beyond advocacy and evaluates both the opportunities and the institutional limits of cycling-led approaches.
The book considers how cities are adapting policy frameworks in ways that often diverge from the well-known Dutch model, reflecting differing political, spatial and economic contexts.
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Green Mobility Magazine is steered by an esteemed Editorial Board, comprising leading specialists in transport, energy, sustainability, and public policy. With over a century of combined experience, our board members act as ambassadors, guiding our editorial staff through the complex interplay between transportation and sustainability.
The Editorial Board offers invaluable technical guidance and helps curate the magazine’s content, ensuring it remains at the cutting edge of industry developments. Their role is advisory, providing expertise without veto power over commercial or journalistic endeavours. This collaborative approach ensures that Green Mobility Magazine delivers incisive, well-informed coverage of the evolving mobility landscape.
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