The UK Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has appointed Luis Bassett in the newly-created role of decarbonisation and sustainability manager.
He joins the CPA from the London Borough of Merton, where he worked for over eight years. He has extensive experience in low emission solutions for the construction plant sector, as Luis’s main role at London Borough of Merton was in the Cleaner Machinery Team, who implement the London NRMM Low Emission Zone on behalf of 32 London local authorities.
Bassett became 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 Technology.
CPA chief executive officer Steve Mulholland said: “We are very pleased to welcome Luis to the CPA in this important role. Luis’s appointment will not only strengthen the CPA team, but also support the CPA membership to reach net zero targets. Luis will also 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.”
Bassett added: “I am really excited to join the CPA. Decarbonisation is a huge challenge for the sector, a tricky terrain to navigate, and will require support and understanding from those who set environmental policies and targets. I am looking forward to getting to know CPA members and supporting them throughout this journey.”
The CPA is the largest trade association for the plant-hire sector in the UK, representing over 1,900 companies who are responsible for 85% of the construction plant used in the UK.
