Amey gets independent scientific validation for its ambitious Net Zero targets
Amey has achieved a significant milestone in its journey to decarbonisation, with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) officially validating the company’s near-term and net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. This approval reinforces Amey’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2040, while also ensuring alignment with global best practices to limit global warming to […]
AtkinsRéalis achieves renowned PAS 2080 carbon management standard
AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, has achieved PAS 2080:2023 verification for carbon management in the UK, demonstrating the company’s systematic approach to helping clients reduce their carbon emissions across the entire infrastructure lifecycle. PAS 2080:2023 is a globally leading standard which provides a robust framework for managing […]
Warwickshire leads the way with new eco-friendly traffic lights in Warwick town centre
Warwickshire County Council is celebrating the installation of cutting-edge, environmentally friendly traffic signals at the junction of High Street and Swan Street in Warwick Town Centre. These state-of-the-art signals, close to the Warwick Arms Hotel, are among the first of their kind in the UK, represent an important step toward the Council’s ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. […]
Urgent transport decarbonisation essential to avert climate catastrophe, say UK transport planners
Over three quarters of transport planners believe the UK is not likely to reach its carbon reduction targets on the current trajectory, new research shows. The research was conducted by engineering consultancy and advisory practice, Buro Happold, in association with the Transport Planning Society (TPS) to coincide with Transport Planning Day. It shows that UK […]
TfL sets out new approach to tackle problematic parking of dockless e-bikes
TfL is working with the boroughs to create additional parking spaces for dockless rental bikes and e-scooters to enable more people to use the schemes safely TfL has written to dockless e-bike and e-scooter operators to ask them to work with it to tackle issues caused by problematic parking Enforcement action will be taken against […]
Oxfordshire car clubs to continue after successful trial
An electric car club pilot scheme in Oxfordshire has proved so popular that 15 vehicles are set to remain in place at more than 10 new and existing locations around the county, following the end of the 18 month trial period. Since the pilot scheme was launched in April 2023, it has attracted over new 1,200 […]
Reading’s carbon emissions continue to fall
Reading’s carbon emissions have fallen by 54% since 2005 – the 12th largest reduction in the country, according to a new report. The Council’s own carbon footprint has also been cut by 72.7% since 2008/09 and it has reduced its use of fossil fuels by 57% over the same period. Major Council projects are under […]
Blakedale extends traffic management hire fleet to include EVs as part of its Drive to Zero commitment
Traffic management and specialist vehicle supplier Blakedale has added additional 3.5-tonne Impact Protection Vehicles (IPVs) and a range of electric vehicles (EVs) to its hire fleet to meet the ever-changing needs of operators in the highways industry. The 3.5-tonne IPVs were developed for use in inner-city roadwork environments and can be fitted to most 3.5-tonne […]
Wiltshire Council and Milestone Infrastructure shortlisted for Edie Net-Zero Awards
Wiltshire Council and its contractor Milestone Infrastructure have been shortlisted in the ‘Supply Chain Decarbonisation Project of the Year’ category for the Edie Net-Zero Awards 2024. Wiltshire Council has worked closely with Milestone Infrastructure to decarbonise the Term Highways Maintenance Contract. Wiltshire Council is among the first local authorities to tackle Scope 3 emissions through […]
Safety, customer experience and an ageing infrastructure-all priorities for the national network, says Nick Harris
Safety, improving customer experience and engagement and managing an ageing infrastructure will be some of the top priorities for National Highways as its enters Road Investment Strategy 3. Speaking during his keynote session on day one of Highways UK, Mr Harris emphasised the importance of safety and customer service at National Highways, highlighting the completion […]
