The Construction Plant-hire Association has created a new role of decarbonisation and sustainability manager, with Luis Bassett stepping into the position
Bassett comes from London Borough of Merton, spending more than eight years there before being appointed as the new sustainability manager for CPA.
His main role at the London Borough of Merton was in the Cleaner Machinery Team, where he helped implement low-emission zones for non-road mobile machinery for 32 different London local authorities.
Luis Bassett has experience in sustainability
Basset’s work in the Cleaner Machinery Team led him to become the technical lead on compliance queries, guidance documentation, training materials, and emissions calculations.
This meant he represented fleet and site operators, taking the lead on supplier engagement, including low emission solutions for site power.
With the CPA being the largest trade association for plant-hire, Bassett will bring a lot of experience to the table for sustainability in the sector as decarbonisation and sustainability manager.
The construction industry needs to focus on decarbonisation
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.”
Luis 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 recently released its autumn forecast, which shows that the construction industry is optimistic about recovery in the near future.
