Transport for London’s emissions reduction targets validated as aligning with limiting global temperature increases to 1.5°C
Transport for London’s emissions reduction targets validated as aligning with limiting global temperature increases to 1.5°C The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) has validated Transport for London’s (TfL) near and long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and net-zero targets, in line with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius It is […]
Devon streetlight pilot to begin next month
A 12-month trial which will alter the dimming regime of around 80% of Devon’s residential streetlights will get underway next month (April). It follows our pilot last year in Abbotskerswell, Holcombe Rogus, Kingskerswell and Sidmouth, where 550 streetlights underwent earlier switch-off times and additional dimming. The trial is possible thanks to the upgraded technology of […]
Aggregate Industries commits to sustainability mission for highways industry with rebrand to Holcim UK
Aggregate Industries has rebranded to Holcim UK as part of a strategic shift to provide the highways sector with seamless access to the latest sustainable building solutions. With over 200 sites and 4,000 employees across the UK, the organisation’s 25 brands* are uniting under Holcim UK to drive this growth. Building on trusted partnerships, the […]
Driving sustainable change in the road planings industry
Charlotte Chetland, Planing Sales Manager at Jet Plant Hire Ltd speaks to Highways News about how Jet aims to approach the management of planings very differently to others in the industry. Jet has a long-standing commitment to sustainable practices, industry compliance and providing solutions that meet the demands of both customers and that go beyond […]
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 […]
