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Outstanding contribution to Net Zero
Outstanding contribution to Net Zero
Outstanding contribution to Net Zero
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A submission in this category should demonstrate
How the organisation/team has implemented policies, campaigns or technologies to help tackle the climate emergency, achieve net zero emissions or increase resilience to climate change.
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
How the organisation/team has implemented policies, campaigns or technologies to help tackle the climate emergency, achieve net zero emissions or increase resilience to climate change.
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
How the organisation/team has implemented policies, campaigns or technologies to help tackle the climate emergency, achieve net zero emissions or increase resilience to climate change.
Avanti West Coast
Making Net Zero a Reality
Decarbonisation implementation is predominantly focused around Avanti West Coast’s biggest carbon producers - fleet, stations/buildings and supply chain. Fleet: The operation of Avanti West Coast’s fleet is the largest single contributor to its carbon footprint. Last year (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026) marks the first full 12 months Avanti West Coast has operated its Evero fleet. The operator now runs electric Class 390 Pendolino and Class 807 Evero trains; as well as bi-mode Class 805 trains. Looking at stations: LED lighting - The combined estimated savings for Birmingham International and Coventry is 127.3 tonnes of CO2e.
Avanti West Coast
Making Net Zero a Reality
Decarbonisation implementation is predominantly focused around Avanti West Coast’s biggest carbon producers - fleet, stations/buildings and supply chain. Fleet: The operation of Avanti West Coast’s fleet is the largest single contributor to its carbon footprint. Last year (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026) marks the first full 12 months Avanti West Coast has operated its Evero fleet. The operator now runs electric Class 390 Pendolino and Class 807 Evero trains; as well as bi-mode Class 805 trains. Looking at stations: LED lighting - The combined estimated savings for Birmingham International and Coventry is 127.3 tonnes of CO2e.
Avanti West Coast
Making Net Zero a Reality
Decarbonisation implementation is predominantly focused around Avanti West Coast’s biggest carbon producers - fleet, stations/buildings and supply chain. Fleet: The operation of Avanti West Coast’s fleet is the largest single contributor to its carbon footprint. Last year (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026) marks the first full 12 months Avanti West Coast has operated its Evero fleet. The operator now runs electric Class 390 Pendolino and Class 807 Evero trains; as well as bi-mode Class 805 trains. Looking at stations: LED lighting - The combined estimated savings for Birmingham International and Coventry is 127.3 tonnes of CO2e.
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow Cycle Hire Scheme
Glasgow City Council relaunched its cycle hire scheme with Voi Technology, replacing the earlier service with an all-electric fleet. The council designed the new service to make cycling more practical and accessible while supporting its goal of net-zero emissions by 2030. Its procurement followed the original scheme, which operated from 2016 to 2025. The entry describes the new fleet as a central part of Glasgow’s effort to encourage cleaner journeys and reduce transport emissions.
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow Cycle Hire Scheme
Glasgow City Council relaunched its cycle hire scheme with Voi Technology, replacing the earlier service with an all-electric fleet. The council designed the new service to make cycling more practical and accessible while supporting its goal of net-zero emissions by 2030. Its procurement followed the original scheme, which operated from 2016 to 2025. The entry describes the new fleet as a central part of Glasgow’s effort to encourage cleaner journeys and reduce transport emissions.
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow Cycle Hire Scheme
Glasgow City Council relaunched its cycle hire scheme with Voi Technology, replacing the earlier service with an all-electric fleet. The council designed the new service to make cycling more practical and accessible while supporting its goal of net-zero emissions by 2030. Its procurement followed the original scheme, which operated from 2016 to 2025. The entry describes the new fleet as a central part of Glasgow’s effort to encourage cleaner journeys and reduce transport emissions.
Great Western Railway
Powering Net Zero: GWR’s Record-Breaking Battery Train
This project was a major breakthrough in rail decarbonisation by successfully introducing battery traction into live, revenue-earning passenger railway operation. The project centred on deploying the Class 230 battery train in real operational railway conditions - moving battery rail technology beyond test tracks and short demonstration runs into genuine passenger service environments. The initiative culminated in a world-record 200.5-mile journey on a single charge, approximately 44% beyond the previous benchmark, achieved over operational routes between Reading, Oxford and London. As transport remains one of the UK’s largest emitting sectors, decarbonising rail is essential to achieving national net zero targets. The most notable achievement was the successful completion of a world-record 200.5-mile battery-powered journey in live railway conditions — approximately 44% further than the previous 139-mile benchmark.
Great Western Railway
Powering Net Zero: GWR’s Record-Breaking Battery Train
This project was a major breakthrough in rail decarbonisation by successfully introducing battery traction into live, revenue-earning passenger railway operation. The project centred on deploying the Class 230 battery train in real operational railway conditions - moving battery rail technology beyond test tracks and short demonstration runs into genuine passenger service environments. The initiative culminated in a world-record 200.5-mile journey on a single charge, approximately 44% beyond the previous benchmark, achieved over operational routes between Reading, Oxford and London. As transport remains one of the UK’s largest emitting sectors, decarbonising rail is essential to achieving national net zero targets. The most notable achievement was the successful completion of a world-record 200.5-mile battery-powered journey in live railway conditions — approximately 44% further than the previous 139-mile benchmark.
Great Western Railway
Powering Net Zero: GWR’s Record-Breaking Battery Train
This project was a major breakthrough in rail decarbonisation by successfully introducing battery traction into live, revenue-earning passenger railway operation. The project centred on deploying the Class 230 battery train in real operational railway conditions - moving battery rail technology beyond test tracks and short demonstration runs into genuine passenger service environments. The initiative culminated in a world-record 200.5-mile journey on a single charge, approximately 44% beyond the previous benchmark, achieved over operational routes between Reading, Oxford and London. As transport remains one of the UK’s largest emitting sectors, decarbonising rail is essential to achieving national net zero targets. The most notable achievement was the successful completion of a world-record 200.5-mile battery-powered journey in live railway conditions — approximately 44% further than the previous 139-mile benchmark.
Kent County Council and Go-Ahead
Fastrack
Fastrack’s core goal is to ensure that all passengers can get to their destinations in a reliable and efficient way possible. Kent has been able to provide this for their passengers by creating new bus infrastructure to allow Fastrack services to bypass potentially busy areas. The backbone of this infrastructure is the Fastrack busway; purpose built designated paths which can only be utilised by Fastrack services. Other infrastructure utilised by Fastrack services include ANPR camaras, designated bridges and underpasses, and traffic light management. Since March 2006, Thameside Fastrack services were operated using a series of renegotiated contracts.
Kent County Council and Go-Ahead
Fastrack
Fastrack’s core goal is to ensure that all passengers can get to their destinations in a reliable and efficient way possible. Kent has been able to provide this for their passengers by creating new bus infrastructure to allow Fastrack services to bypass potentially busy areas. The backbone of this infrastructure is the Fastrack busway; purpose built designated paths which can only be utilised by Fastrack services. Other infrastructure utilised by Fastrack services include ANPR camaras, designated bridges and underpasses, and traffic light management. Since March 2006, Thameside Fastrack services were operated using a series of renegotiated contracts.
Kent County Council and Go-Ahead
Fastrack
Fastrack’s core goal is to ensure that all passengers can get to their destinations in a reliable and efficient way possible. Kent has been able to provide this for their passengers by creating new bus infrastructure to allow Fastrack services to bypass potentially busy areas. The backbone of this infrastructure is the Fastrack busway; purpose built designated paths which can only be utilised by Fastrack services. Other infrastructure utilised by Fastrack services include ANPR camaras, designated bridges and underpasses, and traffic light management. Since March 2006, Thameside Fastrack services were operated using a series of renegotiated contracts.
Leisure and Culture Dundee
Active Travel Dundee (Schools)
The Active Travel Project delivers a comprehensive programme of walking and cycling initiatives designed to increase active travel participation for every primary school in Dundee. Building on a well established city wide framework, the project provides Bikeability Level 2 on road training to all 33 primary schools, ensuring every pupil has equal access to nationally recognised cycle education. In 2024/25, Leisure and Culture Dundee identified 18 schools in SIMD 1 and 2 areas located within 400m of the Dundee Green Circular and local cycle hubs. These schools now benefit from a tailored package of walking, cycling and wider active travel opportunities that address local needs and promote sustainable travel options. Since the introduction of walking buses in November 2023, uptake has increased significantly, with over 14,000 walking bus participants to date (2,901 in 2023–24 and 11,572 in 2024–present).
Leisure and Culture Dundee
Active Travel Dundee (Schools)
The Active Travel Project delivers a comprehensive programme of walking and cycling initiatives designed to increase active travel participation for every primary school in Dundee. Building on a well established city wide framework, the project provides Bikeability Level 2 on road training to all 33 primary schools, ensuring every pupil has equal access to nationally recognised cycle education. In 2024/25, Leisure and Culture Dundee identified 18 schools in SIMD 1 and 2 areas located within 400m of the Dundee Green Circular and local cycle hubs. These schools now benefit from a tailored package of walking, cycling and wider active travel opportunities that address local needs and promote sustainable travel options. Since the introduction of walking buses in November 2023, uptake has increased significantly, with over 14,000 walking bus participants to date (2,901 in 2023–24 and 11,572 in 2024–present).
Leisure and Culture Dundee
Active Travel Dundee (Schools)
The Active Travel Project delivers a comprehensive programme of walking and cycling initiatives designed to increase active travel participation for every primary school in Dundee. Building on a well established city wide framework, the project provides Bikeability Level 2 on road training to all 33 primary schools, ensuring every pupil has equal access to nationally recognised cycle education. In 2024/25, Leisure and Culture Dundee identified 18 schools in SIMD 1 and 2 areas located within 400m of the Dundee Green Circular and local cycle hubs. These schools now benefit from a tailored package of walking, cycling and wider active travel opportunities that address local needs and promote sustainable travel options. Since the introduction of walking buses in November 2023, uptake has increased significantly, with over 14,000 walking bus participants to date (2,901 in 2023–24 and 11,572 in 2024–present).
London Borough of Hackney
Delivering Net Zero Through Hackney’s Parking and Enforcement Plan 2022–27
Hackney Council’s Parking and Enforcement Plan (PEP) 2022–27 demonstrates how parking policy and kerbside management can operate as practical climate infrastructure supporting transport decarbonisation, behaviour change and sustainable urban movement. Through the Green Kerb Model, Hackney repositioned parking and enforcement from a traditional regulatory function into a strategic tool for achieving the borough’s net zero ambitions. The approach identified the kerbside as a high-impact lever for influencing travel behaviour, reducing reliance on high-emission vehicles and prioritising sustainable use of road space. Rather than relying solely on major infrastructure programmes, the PEP integrated emissions-based pricing, enforcement, sustainable transport investment and community engagement into a coordinated strategy. Hackney Council’s Parking and Enforcement Plan (PEP) 2022–27 has delivered measurable transport decarbonisation, behaviour change and sustainable travel outcomes across the borough, demonstrating how parking policy and kerbside management can contribute directly to local net zero objectives.
London Borough of Hackney
Delivering Net Zero Through Hackney’s Parking and Enforcement Plan 2022–27
Hackney Council’s Parking and Enforcement Plan (PEP) 2022–27 demonstrates how parking policy and kerbside management can operate as practical climate infrastructure supporting transport decarbonisation, behaviour change and sustainable urban movement. Through the Green Kerb Model, Hackney repositioned parking and enforcement from a traditional regulatory function into a strategic tool for achieving the borough’s net zero ambitions. The approach identified the kerbside as a high-impact lever for influencing travel behaviour, reducing reliance on high-emission vehicles and prioritising sustainable use of road space. Rather than relying solely on major infrastructure programmes, the PEP integrated emissions-based pricing, enforcement, sustainable transport investment and community engagement into a coordinated strategy. Hackney Council’s Parking and Enforcement Plan (PEP) 2022–27 has delivered measurable transport decarbonisation, behaviour change and sustainable travel outcomes across the borough, demonstrating how parking policy and kerbside management can contribute directly to local net zero objectives.
London Borough of Hackney
Delivering Net Zero Through Hackney’s Parking and Enforcement Plan 2022–27
Hackney Council’s Parking and Enforcement Plan (PEP) 2022–27 demonstrates how parking policy and kerbside management can operate as practical climate infrastructure supporting transport decarbonisation, behaviour change and sustainable urban movement. Through the Green Kerb Model, Hackney repositioned parking and enforcement from a traditional regulatory function into a strategic tool for achieving the borough’s net zero ambitions. The approach identified the kerbside as a high-impact lever for influencing travel behaviour, reducing reliance on high-emission vehicles and prioritising sustainable use of road space. Rather than relying solely on major infrastructure programmes, the PEP integrated emissions-based pricing, enforcement, sustainable transport investment and community engagement into a coordinated strategy. Hackney Council’s Parking and Enforcement Plan (PEP) 2022–27 has delivered measurable transport decarbonisation, behaviour change and sustainable travel outcomes across the borough, demonstrating how parking policy and kerbside management can contribute directly to local net zero objectives.
Metroline
Decarbonisation Journey
Over the last year Metroline has accelerated its decarbonisation journey at unprecedented pace. This period represents a defining chapter in the organisation’s transition to a zero-emission future, moving from ambition to implementation and proven success. The most significant milestone was the full electrification of Edgware Garage in June 2025, Metroline’s first fully zero emission depot, alongside the rapid growth of the zero-emissions fleet, with more garages beginning operation of electric routes over the past eighteen months. This momentum directly supports TfL’s ambition for a fully zero-emission bus fleet and aligns closely with the Bus Action Plan’s focus on decarbonisation and climate resilience. 91 electric buses now operate exclusively from Edgware Garage, supported by corresponding charging infrastructure.
Metroline
Decarbonisation Journey
Over the last year Metroline has accelerated its decarbonisation journey at unprecedented pace. This period represents a defining chapter in the organisation’s transition to a zero-emission future, moving from ambition to implementation and proven success. The most significant milestone was the full electrification of Edgware Garage in June 2025, Metroline’s first fully zero emission depot, alongside the rapid growth of the zero-emissions fleet, with more garages beginning operation of electric routes over the past eighteen months. This momentum directly supports TfL’s ambition for a fully zero-emission bus fleet and aligns closely with the Bus Action Plan’s focus on decarbonisation and climate resilience. 91 electric buses now operate exclusively from Edgware Garage, supported by corresponding charging infrastructure.
Metroline
Decarbonisation Journey
Over the last year Metroline has accelerated its decarbonisation journey at unprecedented pace. This period represents a defining chapter in the organisation’s transition to a zero-emission future, moving from ambition to implementation and proven success. The most significant milestone was the full electrification of Edgware Garage in June 2025, Metroline’s first fully zero emission depot, alongside the rapid growth of the zero-emissions fleet, with more garages beginning operation of electric routes over the past eighteen months. This momentum directly supports TfL’s ambition for a fully zero-emission bus fleet and aligns closely with the Bus Action Plan’s focus on decarbonisation and climate resilience. 91 electric buses now operate exclusively from Edgware Garage, supported by corresponding charging infrastructure.
Network Rail
East Kilbride Enhancement Project
As a densely populated suburban corridor, the route’s electrification is a key component in delivering a low-carbon, modern and sustainable transport network. The scheme replaces diesel passenger services with electric trains, significantly reducing carbon emissions while improving air quality and enhancing the passenger experience for local communities. The electrified route also strengthens network resilience and supports sustainable modal shift by increasing capacity, improving performance and offering a more reliable and attractive alternative to car travel. A key project enhancement was the construction of the new Hairmyres station, delivered by Network Rail and contractor AmcoGiffen. Electrification of the East Kilbride line delivers a long-term reduction in carbon emissions by replacing diesel rolling stock with cleaner, electric trains.
Network Rail
East Kilbride Enhancement Project
As a densely populated suburban corridor, the route’s electrification is a key component in delivering a low-carbon, modern and sustainable transport network. The scheme replaces diesel passenger services with electric trains, significantly reducing carbon emissions while improving air quality and enhancing the passenger experience for local communities. The electrified route also strengthens network resilience and supports sustainable modal shift by increasing capacity, improving performance and offering a more reliable and attractive alternative to car travel. A key project enhancement was the construction of the new Hairmyres station, delivered by Network Rail and contractor AmcoGiffen. Electrification of the East Kilbride line delivers a long-term reduction in carbon emissions by replacing diesel rolling stock with cleaner, electric trains.
Network Rail
East Kilbride Enhancement Project
As a densely populated suburban corridor, the route’s electrification is a key component in delivering a low-carbon, modern and sustainable transport network. The scheme replaces diesel passenger services with electric trains, significantly reducing carbon emissions while improving air quality and enhancing the passenger experience for local communities. The electrified route also strengthens network resilience and supports sustainable modal shift by increasing capacity, improving performance and offering a more reliable and attractive alternative to car travel. A key project enhancement was the construction of the new Hairmyres station, delivered by Network Rail and contractor AmcoGiffen. Electrification of the East Kilbride line delivers a long-term reduction in carbon emissions by replacing diesel rolling stock with cleaner, electric trains.
Transport for Greater Manchester
Powering greener journeys across Greater Manchester: How TfGM is reducing emissions through cleaner buses, trams and active travel
TfGM is delivering a large‑scale, whole‑system response to the climate emergency by transforming how people move around Greater Manchester. Through long‑term investment and local control of transport services, TfGM is reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality and building a cleaner, more resilient network. Through the Bee Network, joining up public transport and active travel into a single system, Greater Manchester has set a bold ambition to deliver the UK’s first zero‑emission at‑the‑tailpipe, public transport system by 2030. This is underpinned by rapid bus fleet electrification, accelerated depot upgrades and plans to power the Metrolink tram network using homegrown renewable energy via a long‑term Power Purchase Agreement from a new solar farm. Since buses were brought back under local control in January 2025, the share of electric buses has increased from under 2% to around 23% of the fleet.
Transport for Greater Manchester
Powering greener journeys across Greater Manchester: How TfGM is reducing emissions through cleaner buses, trams and active travel
TfGM is delivering a large‑scale, whole‑system response to the climate emergency by transforming how people move around Greater Manchester. Through long‑term investment and local control of transport services, TfGM is reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality and building a cleaner, more resilient network. Through the Bee Network, joining up public transport and active travel into a single system, Greater Manchester has set a bold ambition to deliver the UK’s first zero‑emission at‑the‑tailpipe, public transport system by 2030. This is underpinned by rapid bus fleet electrification, accelerated depot upgrades and plans to power the Metrolink tram network using homegrown renewable energy via a long‑term Power Purchase Agreement from a new solar farm. Since buses were brought back under local control in January 2025, the share of electric buses has increased from under 2% to around 23% of the fleet.
Transport for Greater Manchester
Powering greener journeys across Greater Manchester: How TfGM is reducing emissions through cleaner buses, trams and active travel
TfGM is delivering a large‑scale, whole‑system response to the climate emergency by transforming how people move around Greater Manchester. Through long‑term investment and local control of transport services, TfGM is reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality and building a cleaner, more resilient network. Through the Bee Network, joining up public transport and active travel into a single system, Greater Manchester has set a bold ambition to deliver the UK’s first zero‑emission at‑the‑tailpipe, public transport system by 2030. This is underpinned by rapid bus fleet electrification, accelerated depot upgrades and plans to power the Metrolink tram network using homegrown renewable energy via a long‑term Power Purchase Agreement from a new solar farm. Since buses were brought back under local control in January 2025, the share of electric buses has increased from under 2% to around 23% of the fleet.
Uber Boat by Thames Clipper
Lightning Clipper
Thames Clippers is preparing to launch Lightning Clipper, a fully electric high-speed freight vessel for deliveries along the Thames between Dartford and central London. Supported by shore-side charging, the service is designed to connect river freight with e-cargo bike distribution. Claims each trip could avoid up to 760 kg of CO₂, equivalent to around 20 heavy goods vehicle journeys. Developed with the Port of London Authority and partners through the Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure programme, it offers a practical test of cleaner urban freight.
Uber Boat by Thames Clipper
Lightning Clipper
Thames Clippers is preparing to launch Lightning Clipper, a fully electric high-speed freight vessel for deliveries along the Thames between Dartford and central London. Supported by shore-side charging, the service is designed to connect river freight with e-cargo bike distribution. Claims each trip could avoid up to 760 kg of CO₂, equivalent to around 20 heavy goods vehicle journeys. Developed with the Port of London Authority and partners through the Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure programme, it offers a practical test of cleaner urban freight.
Uber Boat by Thames Clipper
Lightning Clipper
Thames Clippers is preparing to launch Lightning Clipper, a fully electric high-speed freight vessel for deliveries along the Thames between Dartford and central London. Supported by shore-side charging, the service is designed to connect river freight with e-cargo bike distribution. Claims each trip could avoid up to 760 kg of CO₂, equivalent to around 20 heavy goods vehicle journeys. Developed with the Port of London Authority and partners through the Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure programme, it offers a practical test of cleaner urban freight.
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