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Over 85% of any waste associated with this product will be recycled. constraints. 1 Industry as a partner for sustainable development This report is released by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the United Nations Environment Programme. Unless otherwise stated, all the interpretation and findings set forth in this Road Transport publication are those of the International Road Transport Union (IRU). The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) or the United Nations Environment Programme concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.The contents of this volume do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the United Nations Environment Programme, nor does citing of trade names or commercial processes constitute endorsement. This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or non- profit purposes without special permission from the copyright holders, provided acknowledgement of the source is made.The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the United Nations Environment Programme would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this report as a source. First published in the United Kingdom in 2002. Copyright © 2002 International Road Transport Union and United Nations Environment Programme ISBN: 92-807-2192-3 A report prepared by: International Road Transport Union (IRU) Jens Hügel Head – Economic & Environmental Affairs 3 rue de Varembé CH-1211 Geneva Switzerland Tel: +41 22 918 2704 Fax: +41 22 918 27 41 E-mail: [email protected], Web site: http://www.iru.org Disclaimer Production In a multi-stakeholder consultation facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme, a Design by Beacon Creative number of groups (including representatives from non-governmental organisations, labour unions, +44 (0) 1825 768811 research institutes and national governments) provided comments on a preliminary draft of this Printed by The Beacon Press using their environmental print technology that is both water and report prepared by the International Road Transport Union (IRU). The report was then revised, alcohol free. 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Over 85% of any waste associated with this product will be recycled. constraints. 2 Road Transport Contents 3 Contents 5 Foreword 7 Part 1: Executive summary 11 Part 2: The International Road Transport Union (IRU) 11 Speaking for the road transport industry 13 Part 3: Industry and sustainable development aspects 13 Chapter 1: Economic aspects 15 Chapter 2: Environmental impact 16 Chapter 3: Social aspects 19 Part 4: Process for improvement: Industry strategies, approaches and measures taken to achieve progress 19 Chapter 1: Strategies and approaches used to address the environmental/social aspects of sustainable development 23 Chapter 2: Assessment of successful/unsuccessful strategies and approaches 25 Part 5: Future Challenges and targets: Agenda 2010 25 Chapter 1: Areas of demonstrated progress over the next ten years 26 Chapter 2: Areas of agreement/disagreement with other societal stakeholders 29 Part 6: Message to governments 31 Annexe 1: Contact details 2 Road Transport Contents 3 Contents 5 Foreword 7 Part 1: Executive summary 11 Part 2: The International Road Transport Union (IRU) 11 Speaking for the road transport industry 13 Part 3: Industry and sustainable development aspects 13 Chapter 1: Economic aspects 15 Chapter 2: Environmental impact 16 Chapter 3: Social aspects 19 Part 4: Process for improvement: Industry strategies, approaches and measures taken to achieve progress 19 Chapter 1: Strategies and approaches used to address the environmental/social aspects of sustainable development 23 Chapter 2: Assessment of successful/unsuccessful strategies and approaches 25 Part 5: Future Challenges and targets: Agenda 2010 25 Chapter 1: Areas of demonstrated progress over the next ten years 26 Chapter 2: Areas of agreement/disagreement with other societal stakeholders 29 Part 6: Message to governments 31 Annexe 1: Contact details 4 Road Transport Foreword 5 Foreword It is now 30 years since representatives of 113 1. Innovations:‘At the source’ measures nations assembled in Stockholm in June 1972 are the most efficient and cost effective for the inauguration of the United Nations measures for improving the (UN) Conference on the Human environmental performance of road Environment. Stockholm was the beginning of transport. ‘a new journey of hope’. It placed the 2. Incentives: Engagement of governments environment issue firmly on the global agenda to reward implementation of ‘best and provided a political impetus.