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The City of Oslo aims to reduce emissions by 95% by 2030. To achieve this, virtually all use of fossil fuels in the city must be eliminated. When Oslo Municipality developed the foundation for the Climate Strategy, which was adopted for 2030, heavy transport was identified as one of the most challenging sectors to fully decarbonise. Road traffic in Oslo accounts for as much as 42% of the city’s GHG emissions, with heavy duty vehicles alone responsible for 13%. To meet Oslo’s target of reducing 95% of direct emissions by 2030, heavy transport must transition from fossil fuels to electricity, hydrogen, or biogas.
Since the Climate Strategy was adopted in 2020, a range of measures and initiatives have been introduced to support this transition. These efforts have yielded results, and significant progress has been made in just a few years in terms of industry readiness, technological development, and the introduction of zero-emission lorries in new segments. However, there is still a long way to go before heavy transport in Oslo becomes fully emission-free.
On behalf of Oslo’s Climate Agency, Hafslund Consulting has conducted a study that summarises the climate efforts Oslo has undertaken for heavy transport in the city and examines the measures that have been implemented. The environmental foundation ZERO has contributed to the project by providing sector-specific expertise, quality assurance, and input on technological developments, historical context, and the effectiveness of policy measures. The Climate Agency has supported the work by providing an overview and descriptions of implemented measures and initiatives, as well as input and text for the final report.
The purpose of the report is to highlight how Oslo Municipality has worked to reduce emissions from heavy vehicles in collaboration with various stakeholders and how these efforts have contributed to the transition in the heavy transport sector. This can serve as both a learning resource and inspiration for other cities, both in Norway and internationally, that seek to reduce emissions from heavy transport.
