Low emissions last mile delivery company Zedify has opened a new hub in Bristol, and will be using two additional cargo-bikes from the new base.

Ahead of Bristol introducing a new clean air zone in the city centre later this year, Zedify’s hub is designed to help reduce emissions there by using zero emissions vehicles instead of trucks. It will consolidate parcels and deliver them across the city using cargo bikes.

Bristol plans to reduce parcel delivery emissions by 95% in its clean air zone within 10 years. Zedify is working with the council to engage with businesses as well as parcel delivery companies to help reduce their emissions.

The Zedify hub is partly funded with a £100,000 grant from the Bristol Go Ultra Low West project. Currently the company makes around 48,000 zero emissions deliveries in the city, cutting around 35,000 van journeys and reducing carbon emissions by around 10 tonnes annually.

Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said, “Supporting businesses to have zero-emission deliveries is vital for tackling poor air quality in Bristol. It will help us improve air quality and contribute to our ambitious goals of 95% of city center deliveries made by zero-emission vehicles within 10 years and Bristol becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Zero-emission deliveries are a great way of removing polluting lorries and vans from our roads and city center. We are looking forward to working with Zedify to help us create a healthier city.”

Simon Whitehead, managing director of Zedify Bristol, said, “Zedify is fundamentally changing the way deliveries take place in the city, helping to make it a better place for everyone. We are privileged to have a brilliant bunch of clients and supporters championing what we do, and we’re delighted by Bristol City Council’s progressive approach to transforming urban freight. Our new hub and new additions to our fleet are going to be a vital part of our growth over the next few months. My team and I are over the moon.”