Leading the way towards a greener future

How does this concern your transport service business? Transport services were identified as being crucial economic activities with the potential to make a major contribution when it comes to meeting climate objectives. Well, the EU Taxonomy is relevant to your operations, especially if you're keen on promoting sustainability. Picture it as a roadmap for sustainable practices, leading your business towards an eco-friendlier future. Moreover, as reporting obligations could kick in, understanding the EU Taxonomy's intricacies becomes even more vital.

The reporting requirements tied to the EU Taxonomy aren't a distant future concern anymore. If your company has over 500 employees and is publicly listed, you're already in the reporting boat. But brace yourself: as of the financial year 2025, these obligations spread wider – encompassing businesses meeting two out of three criteria:​

1. More than 250 employees​

2. More than 40M € turnover​

3. More than 20M € total assets​

Small and medium-sized enterprises listed on the stock market will also be onboarded by 2026.​

Something to take into consideration: Pause for a moment – even if your direct operations don't fall under these criteria, your clients might. And in this interconnected landscape, their alignment with EU Taxonomy criteria could have a ripple effect on your business. The EU Taxonomy isn't just about regulations: it's a guiding light for customers and investors alike, shaping their decisions towards sustainability.​

The fulfillment criteria doesn't stop at vehicles – tires also have their role. It starts with the choice of the vehicle, and zero or low emission vehicles must be equipped with tires that meet the correct label criteria in order to determine their EU Taxonomy alignment:​

1. Vehicles: Opting for Zero Tailpipe Emission Vehicles (like electric ones) is the route to follow. Remember, there's room for certain low-emission vehicles too.​

The following vehicles may also qualify:​

• Some low emission N2/N3 vehicles in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1242, article 3 (12)​

• M2/M3 vehicles with internal combustion engine (ICE) and emission standard Euro 6 / VI* until end of 2025​

• M1/N1 vehicles with lower than 50g CO2 per km until end of 2025.​

2. Tires: The EU tire label criteria serve as the guiding light. Opt for tires that meet these criteria for a smoother journey towards alignment. To be aligned with the EU Taxonomy the two highest populated classes in fuel efficiency and the highest populated class in external rolling noise must be met.

_{Please note: The highest populated class is not automatically a label value “A” if no other tire fulfills that value. What counts is the highest class in that more than one tire is registered (= “populated“).}