We bring Nordic cities together to rethink goods deliveries - reducing emissions and lowering costs. The network funds pilots in cities, and works to scale the most effective solutions across the Nordics.
Overview
Part of Nordic Program on Circular Procurement
This is one of three networks in a Nordic program, funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers. Read more about this program.
Network established in 2019
The network was established in 2019. Read more about the first phase (ZED 1.0) from 2019 to 2021, and the second phase (ZED 2.0) from 2021 to 2025 below:
ZED 1.0
In the first phase, the scope was to promote zero-emission deliveries of goods. Nordic cities had a common interest in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.In 2019, zero-emission vehicles in logistics were far less common than today, and the technology was still at an early stage, with limited vehicle options and range constraints. However, ambitions were already high. For example, Oslo adopted a target for all city deliveries to be made with zero-emission or biogas vehicles by 2025.
The ZED 1.0 network provided an arena for cities to share best practices. An example is Stockholm city, that was inspired by Oslo to purchase their first electric trailer. In ZED 1.0, the cities issued a joint statement to the market, signaling that Nordic cities were committed to zero-emission technologies for future deliveries.
In the video below, Nordic public procurers share their experiences from ZED 1.0, highlighting successes and lessons learned.
ZED 2.0
Building on the success of ZED 1.0, which ran from 2019 to 2021, this 2.0 version of the project aspired to further advance zero emission delivery in Nordic cities. The network met at least twice a year, and was led by Leverandørutviklingsprogrammet (LUP).
In 2023 we launched open calls, and funded three pilots in Stockholm and Bærum municipalities, as well as NAV Agder, to test solutions for more sustainable deliveries.
The ZED 2.0 included the following partners:
- Danmark: The City of Copenhagen
- Norway: The City of Bærum
- Norway: The Supplier Development Programme (LUP)
- Norway: Nav Assistive Technology Centre Agder
- Norway: The City of Oslo
- Norway: The Norwegian Agency for Public and Financial Management (DFØ)
- Norway: The City of Trondheim
- Sweden: Stockholm Municipality
- Finland: City of Kauniainen
Moving beyond "zero-emission" and "last-mile"
Originally, we focused solely on zero-emission transportation. Today, our scope also includes logistics optimization to reduce vehicle kilometres driven, as well as cutting emissions further upstream in the supply chain - not just in the last mile.
What to expect as a member in the network
- Two network gatherings each year
- We will launch open calls in the winter of 2025/2026
- Possible work on new impact calculators, to identify how cities can cut emissions from deliveries
- Study visits and market dialogues with logistics firms and suppliers
Travel and accommodation support may be provided to municipalities on request.
Get in touch with us!
Send us an email if you are interested in our network!
| Name | Role | |
| Odd Olaf Schei | ZED network lead | OddOlaf.Schei@dfo.no |
| Sindre Haakonsen | Program lead | sindre.haakonsen@dfo.no |
Goals
- Increase cooperation and experience exchange across Nordic cities.
- Increase knowledge on how public entities can cut emissions and costs in logistics.
- Facilitate pilots in cities, and scale successful practices accross the Nordics.
Deep dive into what to expect from workshops
Zero Emission Delivery (ZED) 2.0 Gathering in Stockholm 28-29 May: A Two-Day Summit of Sharing and Innovation
Overview
The two-day event brought together four Nordic cities and two central government procurement bodies and a global innovation driver to share their experiences and lessons learnt on green public procurement pilot projects.
Projects updates, challenges and successes were presented in collaborative and interactive discussions. Whereby fostering knowledge sharing and green innovation in logistics in the public sectors across the Nordics.
Hosted by The City of Stockholm, the group gathered at the Tekniska nämndshuset and discussions were moderated by the Leverandørerutviklingsprogram (LUP). The gathering fulfills a primay goal of the project: to increase cooperation and experience exchange accross Nordic cities.
In the Nordic Region, we have shown time after time that we are stronger together.
The Nordic Prime Ministers
Participants
- The City of Stockholm Environmental Administration, Stockholms stad miljöförvaltningen, with Älskade and Menigo as service delivery partners
- NAV Assistive Technology Centre in Agder, NAV Hjelpemiddelsentral i Agder
- Bærum Municipality
- The Municipality of Oslo Development and Skills Agency, Utviklings- og kompetanseetaten i Oslo (UKE)
- The National Agency for Public Procurement, Upphandlingsmyndigheten
- The Suppliers Development Program, Leverandørutviklingsprogrammet (LUP)
- The Norwegian Agency for Public and Financial Management, Direktoratet for forvaltning og økonomistyring (DFØ)
Agenda highlights
- Experience Sharing by Bærum Municipality focusing on their analysis tool for sustainable delivery.
- Brainstorming Session where the group discussed how the project experiences can benefit cities and municipalities outside of the ZED 2.0 project. Facilitated by LUP, the session explored ideas such as websites, media coverage, webinars, online sharing, meetings, and more.
- Experience Sharing by The City of Stockholm on Off Peak Delivery project where logistics partners Menigo presented strategies and successes with off-peak delivery solutions.
- Team Building activities to strengthen collaboration as a diverse Nordic group.
Appendix
Past activities
Highlights from May 2022 to June 2025
31 May–1 June 2022: Kick-off meeting in Copenhagen
1–2 June 2023: Workshop in Stockholm
14–15 December 2023: Workshop in Helsinki
28–29 May 2024: Workshop in Stockholm
14–15 November 2024: Workshop in Oslo
5 June 2025: Workshop in Oslo and planning of next project period, ZED 3.0
Learn more about pilots funded in Stockholm, Bærum and NAV Agder
You can read more on these projects in Norwegian on Leverandørutviklingsprogrammet's (LUP) website: Utslippsfri varelevering: Tre nordiske prosjekter viser vei - Innovative anskaffelser