About the project
The present geopolitical situation and policy landscape calls for more diversified and sustainable means of transport. The Interreg Aurora region is one of the most forest dense areas in Europe and huge investments have been made into industries processing forest biomass. Soon, several new investments in the production of electro fuels are planned all over the region. However, the biomass supply chain is still dependent on fossil fuels. To strengthen competitiveness and create growth, while at the same time contributing to the green transition, biomass logistics needs must be addressed in a cost-effective and climate-friendly way.The main project aim is to accelerate the transition of the transport in the bioeconomy sector towards carbon neutrality. The project takes a system perspective, and integrates aspects such as technology, logistics and operation planning, business models, and policies. Experience gained from the TREE project, a large-scale system demonstrator of electric forestry transport 12 electric trucks are deployed at 7 sites across Sweden, will provide important input to guidelines and action plans directed to procurers of biomass, haulers and policy makers. An annual roadshow will showcase existing technology, for example EV trucks. A region-specific tool for calculation of carbon footprint for biomass transport will be provided. Suggestion of suitable location, design and policy support to further develop fossil free filling and charging infrastructure will be delivered. The project supports and will give input to the EU green deal, national and regional climate action plans.
The partners have long experience from cross border cooperation and successful outreach activities. The partners will make use of and further expand already established networks with the identified target groups. Results from the project will be a steppingstone for new projects and activities to further boost fossil free transport.
Project goal
The main project aim is to accelerate the transition of the transport in the bioeconomy sector towards carbon neutrality. Identifying drivers and barriers and suggesting guidelines and actions directed to haulers, policy makers and transport procurers. To efficiently decrease the CO2 emissions of the sector, reliable planning and follow-up is needed. The project goal is also to provide tools for this data driven change.Piloting of fossil-free bioeconomy transports has already started in Sweden, and this project aims to transfer and initiate knowledge and activities in the whole Interreg Aurora region. By showcasing and promoting good examples of fossil free transport from both countries, the project aims to boost action plans and guidelines for procurement of fossil free transport.
The project will also identify the need and suggest actions for policy changes at the regional, national, and EU levels.
UN's Sustainable Development Goals
Andreas Willfors
Project Leader