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www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > November 2024 9 ASSOCIATION NEWS: 1 New Decarbonisation and Sustainability Manager We are delighted to welcome Luis Bassett to the CPA team as Decarbonisation and Sustainability Manager. Luis brings a wealth of practical knowledge in this field to the CPA, as well as a wide range of industry experience. After completing a degree in Environmental Health at Coventry, he started working for London Borough of Merton. During his eight years at Merton, he gained experience in statutory duties such as Noise Control and Air Quality, however his main role was in the Cleaner Machinery Team, who implement the London NRMM Low Emission Zone on behalf of 32 London local authorities. Luis 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 the newly created role of Decarbonisation and Sustainability Manager. Luis’s appointment will not only strengthen our team, but also support the CPA membership to reach net zero targets which affect us all.” Luis Bassett added: “I am really excited to join the CPA. Decarbonisation is a big 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 the members and supporting them throughout this journey.” Connect With Us If you’re on social media, connect with the CPA. We now have social media accounts across six channels: LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram , TikTok and YouTube . @ CPA - Construction Plant-hire Association @ CPA_Planthire @ Construction Plant-hire Association @ cpa_planthire @ cpa_planthire @ cpa-constructionplant-hire Follow us to find out all the latest CPA news. The Annual CPA Fundraising Golf Day is being held once again at Rutland Water Golf Course on Thursday 17th July 2025 . To register your interest in supporting the event, either by way of participating in or sponsorship, please contact: david @ cpa.uk.net or chris @ cpa.uk.net Date for the Diary In the last issue of the CPA Bulletin, we featured a story about the Annual CPA Fundraising Golf Day which was hosted at Rutland Water Golf Course in July. Thank you to everyone who took part and our sponsors Thomas Group, Global Crane Services and RSP UK Suction Excavators. We are very pleased to report that as a result of your support, a donation of £1,500 has been made to the Lighthouse construction charity which provides financial and emotional support to the construction community and their families. Supporting Lighthouse