To reach net zero, tackling transport
emissions is an urgent priority.

To reach net zero, tackling transport
emissions is an urgent priority.

It’s all about the journey

Decarbonising Transport Week™ highlights the solutions that will be used to deliver the biggest gains in our transition to a low carbon transport network.

We deliver insight and commentary for the whole ecosystem of people and organisations involved with decarbonising transport from fleet owners looking to decarbonise their business operations to public transport operators looking to decarbonise our urban and rural spaces, and from investors to policy influencers.

Join us on the journey and enjoy multiple free-to-attend webinars during the week and gain exclusive insight from peers, innovators, and policy experts. Learn about technologies and projects today, and trial projects for future innovations and so much more.

Decarbonising Transport Week™ highlights the solutions that will be used to deliver the biggest gains in our transition to a low carbon transport network.

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People helping the move from fossil fuels.
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People helping the move from fossil fuels. Join us.

Andrew Haines, CEO, Network Rail

Nick Harris, CEO, National Highways

Rob Saunders, Challenge Director, UK Research & Innovation

Mark Harper MP, Transport Secretary

Philip Sellwood, Chair, Zemo Partnership

Charlotte Morton, CEO, World Biogas Association

Mark Thurston, CEO, HS2

Phillip New, CEO, EV Energy Taskforce

Why is Decarbonising Transport Week
important?

Why is Decarbonising Transport Week important?

Decoupling transport from fossil fuels is a must and will play a significant role in the UK reaching the 2050 net zero legal target.

Transport is the largest single contributor to UK territorial GHG emissions – responsible for 27% of all emissions.

The UK is leading the world with its ambition and the government’s 2021 Decarbonising Transport Plan offers an insight into the required effort needed to secure a ‘Better – Greener Britain’.

Decarbonising Transport Week™ is aligned with the government’s position and offers all stakeholders a dedicated platform to voice opinions, share evidence, explore strategy and highlight the role of decarbonising transport in our journey towards net zero. We will highlight the important role of decarbonising transport amongst the private and public sector, and wider stakeholders.

Policy

£56 million of public and industry funding electrifies chargepoint plans across the country

UK drivers will benefit from an additional £56 million in public and industry funding for increasing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints across the country. Today’s announcement (21 February 2023) by Transport Minister Jesse Norman will…

Green maritime tech of the future to become reality thanks to £60 million boost

The UK’s race to decarbonise the maritime sector has been given another vital boost, with £60 million in government funding distributed to innovative companies nationwide developing futuristic green technology. For the first time,…

Free use social cards – Decarbonising Transport Week™

If your organisation would like to join in with Decarbonising Transport Week™ 2023 (6/10 March), then you can freely use a set of predesigned social media cards optimised for use on LinkedIn and Twitter. You will also find our logos and the…

Brand new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero run by Grant Shapps

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will provide dedicated leadership focused on delivering security of energy supply, ensuring properly functioning markets, greater energy efficiency and seizing the opportunities of net zero to…

Over £110 million to unlock zero emission guilt-free flights

Cutting edge new technologies that could enable electric flying taxis and hydrogen powered aircraft to take to the skies will be developed in the UK, thanks to £113 million of investment being announced by the Business and Transport Secretaries…

£200 million to improve walking and cycling routes and boost local economies

Schools, high streets and main roads will benefit from improved crossings and junctions to support walking and cycling, reduce emissions and boost local economies, thanks to a £200 million fund announced today (6 February 2023). Active…

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Society needs net zero and
decarbonising transport is key

Net zero is the world’s best answer to stopping climate change and to protect us, and the natural world, from devastating rising global temperatures.

The UK became the world’s first major economy to pass laws to end our contribution to climate change, committing the nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.

Decarbonising transport is a major part of the UK government’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution – taking up 3 of the ten points and a significant part of one other:

1. Shift to net zero emission vehicles

2. More green public transport

3. Green planes and ships

4. Invest in low carbon hydrogen gas (Transport is a crucial early market for hydrogen)

“We must deliver a step change in the breadth and scale of our ambition on transport emissions to reach net zero. The measures we use to decarbonise transport must also deliver the vast wider benefits available during this change, improving air quality, noise, health, reducing congestion and delivering high-quality jobs and growth for everyone right across the UK. The need to limit global warming to well below 2°C and to pursue efforts to limiting to 1.5°C means the UK Government is committed to moving as far, and as fast, as possible. This is about the pace of change as well as the destination.”

Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Former Transport Secretary.