UK rental association appoints new sustainability manager

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), the largest trade association for the plant-hire sector in the UK, has appointed Luis Bassett, a carbon specialist, in its newly-created role of decarbonisation and sustainability manager.

Bassett had worked for the Cleaner Machinery Team of the London Borough of Merton for over eight years and contributed to the implementation of the London NRMM Low Emission Zone on behalf of 32 London local authorities.

The Construction Plant-hire Association appoints Luis Bassett as its Decarbonisation and Sustainability Manager. (Photo: CPA)

He was the team’s technical lead on compliance queries, guidance documentation, training materials and emissions calculations. He represented fleet and site operators, taking the lead on supplier engagement, most recently specialising in low-emission solutions to site power, including Stage V generators, battery solutions and flybrid (flywheel energy storage) technology.

He said decarbonisation is a huge challenge for the sector and a tricky terrain to navigate and will require support and understanding from those who set environmental policies and targets.

CPA Chief Executive Officer Steve Mulholland said Bassett’s appointment will not only strengthen the CPA team, but also support the CPA membership to reach net zero targets.

He said Bassett will liaise closely with other industry stakeholders on future technologies and manage expectations within government and local authorities on the timescales of what is possible in the short to medium term.

The CPA represents over 1,900 companies that are responsible for 85% of the construction plant used in the UK.

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