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Exemplary contribution to Net Zero
Exemplary contribution to Net Zero
Exemplary contribution to Net Zero
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Previous Winner
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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.
Cenex
National EV Insight and Support (NEVIS) by Cenex
Cenex’s NEVIS platform is transforming the UK’s electric vehicle infrastructure rollout by providing local authorities with robust, data-driven tools. Over 260 councils use its geospatial Insights Toolkit, which integrates demographic, accessibility, and EV uptake data to guide charging locations. The Knowledge Repository offers 150+ resources, while the Networking forum and training events foster collaboration among 700+ public sector members. Since launch, NEVIS has facilitated 200,000+ data interactions and streamlined equitable, inclusive planning—ensuring accessible infrastructure, supported by anonymised Motability data. With its combination of intelligence, peer support, and government-approved guidance, NEVIS has become a de facto national planning tool. By transforming fragmented data into actionable insights, it enables smarter, faster, and fairer EV deployment. NEVIS exemplifies how digital innovation can underpin the UK’s net zero transport transition, accelerating decarbonisation while ensuring no community is left behind.
Cenex
National EV Insight and Support (NEVIS) by Cenex
Cenex’s NEVIS platform is transforming the UK’s electric vehicle infrastructure rollout by providing local authorities with robust, data-driven tools. Over 260 councils use its geospatial Insights Toolkit, which integrates demographic, accessibility, and EV uptake data to guide charging locations. The Knowledge Repository offers 150+ resources, while the Networking forum and training events foster collaboration among 700+ public sector members. Since launch, NEVIS has facilitated 200,000+ data interactions and streamlined equitable, inclusive planning—ensuring accessible infrastructure, supported by anonymised Motability data. With its combination of intelligence, peer support, and government-approved guidance, NEVIS has become a de facto national planning tool. By transforming fragmented data into actionable insights, it enables smarter, faster, and fairer EV deployment. NEVIS exemplifies how digital innovation can underpin the UK’s net zero transport transition, accelerating decarbonisation while ensuring no community is left behind.
Cenex
National EV Insight and Support (NEVIS) by Cenex
Cenex’s NEVIS platform is transforming the UK’s electric vehicle infrastructure rollout by providing local authorities with robust, data-driven tools. Over 260 councils use its geospatial Insights Toolkit, which integrates demographic, accessibility, and EV uptake data to guide charging locations. The Knowledge Repository offers 150+ resources, while the Networking forum and training events foster collaboration among 700+ public sector members. Since launch, NEVIS has facilitated 200,000+ data interactions and streamlined equitable, inclusive planning—ensuring accessible infrastructure, supported by anonymised Motability data. With its combination of intelligence, peer support, and government-approved guidance, NEVIS has become a de facto national planning tool. By transforming fragmented data into actionable insights, it enables smarter, faster, and fairer EV deployment. NEVIS exemplifies how digital innovation can underpin the UK’s net zero transport transition, accelerating decarbonisation while ensuring no community is left behind.
WINNER
DPD UK
DPD Net Zero by 2040
DPD UK’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy, validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative, positions it as a global leader in sustainable logistics. Since 2020, DPD has grown its EV fleet by 470% to nearly 4,000 vehicles—over 35% of its UK operation, the largest in the courier sector. Supported by £4.7m in depot charging and £401k in home chargers, EV deliveries have soared to 80m in 2024, with targets of 100m in 2025. Absolute carbon emissions have fallen 47.5% (173,381 tCO₂e) since 2020, surpassing its 2030 goal. Innovations include autonomous robots, mobile lockers, and renewable energy procurement. DPD now delivers 37% of TikTok Shop parcels and 25% of Amazon parcels by EV. Aligning with clients’ sustainability goals, it demonstrates credible, scalable decarbonisation in high-volume logistics. DPD’s programme is both inspirational and practical—a blueprint for last-mile delivery operators transitioning to net zero.
WINNER
DPD UK
DPD Net Zero by 2040
DPD UK’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy, validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative, positions it as a global leader in sustainable logistics. Since 2020, DPD has grown its EV fleet by 470% to nearly 4,000 vehicles—over 35% of its UK operation, the largest in the courier sector. Supported by £4.7m in depot charging and £401k in home chargers, EV deliveries have soared to 80m in 2024, with targets of 100m in 2025. Absolute carbon emissions have fallen 47.5% (173,381 tCO₂e) since 2020, surpassing its 2030 goal. Innovations include autonomous robots, mobile lockers, and renewable energy procurement. DPD now delivers 37% of TikTok Shop parcels and 25% of Amazon parcels by EV. Aligning with clients’ sustainability goals, it demonstrates credible, scalable decarbonisation in high-volume logistics. DPD’s programme is both inspirational and practical—a blueprint for last-mile delivery operators transitioning to net zero.
WINNER
DPD UK
DPD Net Zero by 2040
DPD UK’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy, validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative, positions it as a global leader in sustainable logistics. Since 2020, DPD has grown its EV fleet by 470% to nearly 4,000 vehicles—over 35% of its UK operation, the largest in the courier sector. Supported by £4.7m in depot charging and £401k in home chargers, EV deliveries have soared to 80m in 2024, with targets of 100m in 2025. Absolute carbon emissions have fallen 47.5% (173,381 tCO₂e) since 2020, surpassing its 2030 goal. Innovations include autonomous robots, mobile lockers, and renewable energy procurement. DPD now delivers 37% of TikTok Shop parcels and 25% of Amazon parcels by EV. Aligning with clients’ sustainability goals, it demonstrates credible, scalable decarbonisation in high-volume logistics. DPD’s programme is both inspirational and practical—a blueprint for last-mile delivery operators transitioning to net zero.
Edinburgh Airport
Net Zero Strategy
Edinburgh Airport’s Net Zero Strategy commits to Scope 1 and 2 net zero by 2030, and Scope 3 by 2045, reinforcing Scotland’s climate goals. Key measures include a 90% reduction in operational emissions since 2019, powered by 100% green electricity and biomethane gas. The UK’s first airside solar farm (9.7MW) now supplies 25% of demand, backed by 1.5MW battery storage. More than 90% of the fleet runs on HVO, supplemented by new EV buses and 60+ chargers. Thirty Fixed Electric Ground Power units cut aircraft ground emissions, while innovative trials include wind turbine panels with Katrick Technologies. Engagement with PetroINEOS and government on Sustainable Aviation Fuel further enhances long-term decarbonisation. Verified data and a robust Carbon Management Plan ensure accountability. As Scotland’s busiest airport, this strategy demonstrates leadership in operational and collaborative climate action, making Edinburgh a UK exemplar for sustainable aviation hubs.
Edinburgh Airport
Net Zero Strategy
Edinburgh Airport’s Net Zero Strategy commits to Scope 1 and 2 net zero by 2030, and Scope 3 by 2045, reinforcing Scotland’s climate goals. Key measures include a 90% reduction in operational emissions since 2019, powered by 100% green electricity and biomethane gas. The UK’s first airside solar farm (9.7MW) now supplies 25% of demand, backed by 1.5MW battery storage. More than 90% of the fleet runs on HVO, supplemented by new EV buses and 60+ chargers. Thirty Fixed Electric Ground Power units cut aircraft ground emissions, while innovative trials include wind turbine panels with Katrick Technologies. Engagement with PetroINEOS and government on Sustainable Aviation Fuel further enhances long-term decarbonisation. Verified data and a robust Carbon Management Plan ensure accountability. As Scotland’s busiest airport, this strategy demonstrates leadership in operational and collaborative climate action, making Edinburgh a UK exemplar for sustainable aviation hubs.
Edinburgh Airport
Net Zero Strategy
Edinburgh Airport’s Net Zero Strategy commits to Scope 1 and 2 net zero by 2030, and Scope 3 by 2045, reinforcing Scotland’s climate goals. Key measures include a 90% reduction in operational emissions since 2019, powered by 100% green electricity and biomethane gas. The UK’s first airside solar farm (9.7MW) now supplies 25% of demand, backed by 1.5MW battery storage. More than 90% of the fleet runs on HVO, supplemented by new EV buses and 60+ chargers. Thirty Fixed Electric Ground Power units cut aircraft ground emissions, while innovative trials include wind turbine panels with Katrick Technologies. Engagement with PetroINEOS and government on Sustainable Aviation Fuel further enhances long-term decarbonisation. Verified data and a robust Carbon Management Plan ensure accountability. As Scotland’s busiest airport, this strategy demonstrates leadership in operational and collaborative climate action, making Edinburgh a UK exemplar for sustainable aviation hubs.
First Bus North & West Yorkshire
Depot transformations help deliver region’s climate and air quality targets
First Bus North & West Yorkshire has achieved verified net zero at its York depot—the first in Yorkshire—supported by £37.2m operator investment and £26.2m public funding. The depot operates 86 fully electric buses, removing its diesel tank in 2024 and cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by over 99% from a 2020 baseline. Residual emissions are offset through certified removals. In Leeds, Bramley depot hosts 79 zero-emission buses and the UK’s first repowered diesel-to-electric conversions, targeting Scope 3 reductions. Across the region, 6,500 tonnes of CO₂ are saved annually, alongside NO₂ reductions of up to 27% at key junctions. Solar PV now supplies up to half of depot electricity, and York’s bus wash reuses 97% of water. With air quality gains, customer benefits, and measurable emissions cuts, First Bus demonstrates how operational innovation, partnerships, and infrastructure upgrades can accelerate regional net zero transitions.
First Bus North & West Yorkshire
Depot transformations help deliver region’s climate and air quality targets
First Bus North & West Yorkshire has achieved verified net zero at its York depot—the first in Yorkshire—supported by £37.2m operator investment and £26.2m public funding. The depot operates 86 fully electric buses, removing its diesel tank in 2024 and cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by over 99% from a 2020 baseline. Residual emissions are offset through certified removals. In Leeds, Bramley depot hosts 79 zero-emission buses and the UK’s first repowered diesel-to-electric conversions, targeting Scope 3 reductions. Across the region, 6,500 tonnes of CO₂ are saved annually, alongside NO₂ reductions of up to 27% at key junctions. Solar PV now supplies up to half of depot electricity, and York’s bus wash reuses 97% of water. With air quality gains, customer benefits, and measurable emissions cuts, First Bus demonstrates how operational innovation, partnerships, and infrastructure upgrades can accelerate regional net zero transitions.
First Bus North & West Yorkshire
Depot transformations help deliver region’s climate and air quality targets
First Bus North & West Yorkshire has achieved verified net zero at its York depot—the first in Yorkshire—supported by £37.2m operator investment and £26.2m public funding. The depot operates 86 fully electric buses, removing its diesel tank in 2024 and cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by over 99% from a 2020 baseline. Residual emissions are offset through certified removals. In Leeds, Bramley depot hosts 79 zero-emission buses and the UK’s first repowered diesel-to-electric conversions, targeting Scope 3 reductions. Across the region, 6,500 tonnes of CO₂ are saved annually, alongside NO₂ reductions of up to 27% at key junctions. Solar PV now supplies up to half of depot electricity, and York’s bus wash reuses 97% of water. With air quality gains, customer benefits, and measurable emissions cuts, First Bus demonstrates how operational innovation, partnerships, and infrastructure upgrades can accelerate regional net zero transitions.
Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail UK Battery Project
In 2024, Hitachi Rail delivered a world-first by retrofitting a Class 802 intercity train with a battery system replacing a diesel engine like-for-like. The 6-tonne, 700kW battery module matches diesel performance, offering 70km zero-emission range and seamless mode transitions. Benefits include 35–50% fuel savings, regenerative braking, quieter operations, and zero emissions at stations, improving urban air quality. Maintenance costs are reduced due to fewer moving parts, and passenger comfort improves with smoother rides. Critically, this retrofit proves battery power can decarbonise intercity lines without full electrification, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution for the UK’s 42% non-electrified network. Supported by £17m UK battery investment, this innovation positions Hitachi Rail as a leader in rail decarbonisation, enabling immediate emissions reductions while longer-term electrification strategies evolve. It is a transformative, practical step toward a zero-emission railway.
Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail UK Battery Project
In 2024, Hitachi Rail delivered a world-first by retrofitting a Class 802 intercity train with a battery system replacing a diesel engine like-for-like. The 6-tonne, 700kW battery module matches diesel performance, offering 70km zero-emission range and seamless mode transitions. Benefits include 35–50% fuel savings, regenerative braking, quieter operations, and zero emissions at stations, improving urban air quality. Maintenance costs are reduced due to fewer moving parts, and passenger comfort improves with smoother rides. Critically, this retrofit proves battery power can decarbonise intercity lines without full electrification, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution for the UK’s 42% non-electrified network. Supported by £17m UK battery investment, this innovation positions Hitachi Rail as a leader in rail decarbonisation, enabling immediate emissions reductions while longer-term electrification strategies evolve. It is a transformative, practical step toward a zero-emission railway.
Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail UK Battery Project
In 2024, Hitachi Rail delivered a world-first by retrofitting a Class 802 intercity train with a battery system replacing a diesel engine like-for-like. The 6-tonne, 700kW battery module matches diesel performance, offering 70km zero-emission range and seamless mode transitions. Benefits include 35–50% fuel savings, regenerative braking, quieter operations, and zero emissions at stations, improving urban air quality. Maintenance costs are reduced due to fewer moving parts, and passenger comfort improves with smoother rides. Critically, this retrofit proves battery power can decarbonise intercity lines without full electrification, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution for the UK’s 42% non-electrified network. Supported by £17m UK battery investment, this innovation positions Hitachi Rail as a leader in rail decarbonisation, enabling immediate emissions reductions while longer-term electrification strategies evolve. It is a transformative, practical step toward a zero-emission railway.
Metrobus and Brighton & Hove Buses
The vanguard of bold and historic change
Metrobus and Brighton & Hove Buses are spearheading the UK’s zero-emission bus revolution. Metrobus operates the country’s largest hydrogen bus fleet (54 vehicles), including 20 on the Gatwick Fastway since 2023 and 34 more launched in 2025 with £16m support from Surrey County Council. Supported by the UK’s first liquid hydrogen refuelling station, the buses achieve up to 600 miles per refill, enabling 82,000km of weekly zero-emission mileage. Hydrogen is certified green, produced with renewable energy and seawater. Brighton & Hove is complementing this with 29 new electric double-deckers and depot upgrades, backed by £13m investment. Together, they project 2m zero-emission journeys by mid-2025. Service frequency on key corridors has doubled, while regenerative braking and advanced fuel cells maximise efficiency. By 2035, their fleets will be fully emissions-free, proving that bold vision, partnerships, and technology can deliver high-impact, real-world decarbonisation.
Metrobus and Brighton & Hove Buses
The vanguard of bold and historic change
Metrobus and Brighton & Hove Buses are spearheading the UK’s zero-emission bus revolution. Metrobus operates the country’s largest hydrogen bus fleet (54 vehicles), including 20 on the Gatwick Fastway since 2023 and 34 more launched in 2025 with £16m support from Surrey County Council. Supported by the UK’s first liquid hydrogen refuelling station, the buses achieve up to 600 miles per refill, enabling 82,000km of weekly zero-emission mileage. Hydrogen is certified green, produced with renewable energy and seawater. Brighton & Hove is complementing this with 29 new electric double-deckers and depot upgrades, backed by £13m investment. Together, they project 2m zero-emission journeys by mid-2025. Service frequency on key corridors has doubled, while regenerative braking and advanced fuel cells maximise efficiency. By 2035, their fleets will be fully emissions-free, proving that bold vision, partnerships, and technology can deliver high-impact, real-world decarbonisation.
Metrobus and Brighton & Hove Buses
The vanguard of bold and historic change
Metrobus and Brighton & Hove Buses are spearheading the UK’s zero-emission bus revolution. Metrobus operates the country’s largest hydrogen bus fleet (54 vehicles), including 20 on the Gatwick Fastway since 2023 and 34 more launched in 2025 with £16m support from Surrey County Council. Supported by the UK’s first liquid hydrogen refuelling station, the buses achieve up to 600 miles per refill, enabling 82,000km of weekly zero-emission mileage. Hydrogen is certified green, produced with renewable energy and seawater. Brighton & Hove is complementing this with 29 new electric double-deckers and depot upgrades, backed by £13m investment. Together, they project 2m zero-emission journeys by mid-2025. Service frequency on key corridors has doubled, while regenerative braking and advanced fuel cells maximise efficiency. By 2035, their fleets will be fully emissions-free, proving that bold vision, partnerships, and technology can deliver high-impact, real-world decarbonisation.
Translink
Net Zero in Motion: How Translink Is Fast-Tracking a Greener Future
Translink is embedding net zero principles in major capital projects, including Belfast Grand Central Station (BGCS) and York Street Station. BGCS achieved BREEAM Excellent, with 70% GGBS low-carbon concrete, recycled UK steel (942t CO₂e saved), FSC timber, and 99% waste diversion. At York Street, energy use per m² was cut by 50%, excavation waste was fully reused, and green roofs and wildflower corridors enhanced biodiversity. Together, the projects added 3m journeys in late 2024, lifting annual patronage to 78.2m, while customer satisfaction at York Street rose from 61% to 96%. Social impact included 239 green jobs, £500k community investment, and 80+ local suppliers. These schemes underpin Translink’s Net Zero Rail 2040 goal and Northern Ireland’s climate plan. Demonstrating how infrastructure can be climate-positive, resilient, and socially inclusive, Translink sets a benchmark for net zero transport projects across the UK.
Translink
Net Zero in Motion: How Translink Is Fast-Tracking a Greener Future
Translink is embedding net zero principles in major capital projects, including Belfast Grand Central Station (BGCS) and York Street Station. BGCS achieved BREEAM Excellent, with 70% GGBS low-carbon concrete, recycled UK steel (942t CO₂e saved), FSC timber, and 99% waste diversion. At York Street, energy use per m² was cut by 50%, excavation waste was fully reused, and green roofs and wildflower corridors enhanced biodiversity. Together, the projects added 3m journeys in late 2024, lifting annual patronage to 78.2m, while customer satisfaction at York Street rose from 61% to 96%. Social impact included 239 green jobs, £500k community investment, and 80+ local suppliers. These schemes underpin Translink’s Net Zero Rail 2040 goal and Northern Ireland’s climate plan. Demonstrating how infrastructure can be climate-positive, resilient, and socially inclusive, Translink sets a benchmark for net zero transport projects across the UK.
Translink
Net Zero in Motion: How Translink Is Fast-Tracking a Greener Future
Translink is embedding net zero principles in major capital projects, including Belfast Grand Central Station (BGCS) and York Street Station. BGCS achieved BREEAM Excellent, with 70% GGBS low-carbon concrete, recycled UK steel (942t CO₂e saved), FSC timber, and 99% waste diversion. At York Street, energy use per m² was cut by 50%, excavation waste was fully reused, and green roofs and wildflower corridors enhanced biodiversity. Together, the projects added 3m journeys in late 2024, lifting annual patronage to 78.2m, while customer satisfaction at York Street rose from 61% to 96%. Social impact included 239 green jobs, £500k community investment, and 80+ local suppliers. These schemes underpin Translink’s Net Zero Rail 2040 goal and Northern Ireland’s climate plan. Demonstrating how infrastructure can be climate-positive, resilient, and socially inclusive, Translink sets a benchmark for net zero transport projects across the UK.
Transport for West Midlands
Coventry Electric Bus City
Coventry is becoming the UK’s first fully electric bus city through TfWM’s £160m programme delivering 250 zero-emission buses and charging at five depots. By February 2025, 204 buses—80% of the fleet—were in service, saving 250,000 litres of diesel monthly and cutting 16,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually once complete. The project has lifted ridership 8% above pre-pandemic levels, making Coventry the only West Midlands city to fully recover patronage. Surveys show strong public approval for cleaner, quieter journeys. Complementary measures include traffic signal priority, enforcement, and monitoring to optimise benefits. Delivered through strong public-private partnerships, the scheme demonstrates how whole-system transformation—fleet, infrastructure, and policy—can deliver urban decarbonisation at scale. Coventry Electric Bus City is a national model for integrated zero-emission operations in complex urban contexts, offering lessons for future citywide transitions.
Transport for West Midlands
Coventry Electric Bus City
Coventry is becoming the UK’s first fully electric bus city through TfWM’s £160m programme delivering 250 zero-emission buses and charging at five depots. By February 2025, 204 buses—80% of the fleet—were in service, saving 250,000 litres of diesel monthly and cutting 16,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually once complete. The project has lifted ridership 8% above pre-pandemic levels, making Coventry the only West Midlands city to fully recover patronage. Surveys show strong public approval for cleaner, quieter journeys. Complementary measures include traffic signal priority, enforcement, and monitoring to optimise benefits. Delivered through strong public-private partnerships, the scheme demonstrates how whole-system transformation—fleet, infrastructure, and policy—can deliver urban decarbonisation at scale. Coventry Electric Bus City is a national model for integrated zero-emission operations in complex urban contexts, offering lessons for future citywide transitions.
Transport for West Midlands
Coventry Electric Bus City
Coventry is becoming the UK’s first fully electric bus city through TfWM’s £160m programme delivering 250 zero-emission buses and charging at five depots. By February 2025, 204 buses—80% of the fleet—were in service, saving 250,000 litres of diesel monthly and cutting 16,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually once complete. The project has lifted ridership 8% above pre-pandemic levels, making Coventry the only West Midlands city to fully recover patronage. Surveys show strong public approval for cleaner, quieter journeys. Complementary measures include traffic signal priority, enforcement, and monitoring to optimise benefits. Delivered through strong public-private partnerships, the scheme demonstrates how whole-system transformation—fleet, infrastructure, and policy—can deliver urban decarbonisation at scale. Coventry Electric Bus City is a national model for integrated zero-emission operations in complex urban contexts, offering lessons for future citywide transitions.
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is leading river transport decarbonisation with hybrid and electric vessels. Three hybrids launched since 2023 run in battery-only mode through central London, cutting emissions by 90% and boosting capacity by 18%. By summer 2025, the Orbit Clipper—the UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry—will launch between Canary Wharf and Rotherhithe, offering 150,000 weekly zero-emission crossings. Annual CO₂ savings of 3,200 tonnes have already been achieved, with 25% of the fleet now hybrid or electric. Future plans aim for net zero by 2045. The programme also supports UK shipbuilding via Wight Shipyard Co. and reduces congestion through river-based freight. Innovations such as shore-side charging hubs and automated docking further improve sustainability. Serving 5m passengers annually, Uber Boat shows how maritime transport can achieve rapid, scalable decarbonisation while enhancing connectivity in a global capital city.
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is leading river transport decarbonisation with hybrid and electric vessels. Three hybrids launched since 2023 run in battery-only mode through central London, cutting emissions by 90% and boosting capacity by 18%. By summer 2025, the Orbit Clipper—the UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry—will launch between Canary Wharf and Rotherhithe, offering 150,000 weekly zero-emission crossings. Annual CO₂ savings of 3,200 tonnes have already been achieved, with 25% of the fleet now hybrid or electric. Future plans aim for net zero by 2045. The programme also supports UK shipbuilding via Wight Shipyard Co. and reduces congestion through river-based freight. Innovations such as shore-side charging hubs and automated docking further improve sustainability. Serving 5m passengers annually, Uber Boat shows how maritime transport can achieve rapid, scalable decarbonisation while enhancing connectivity in a global capital city.
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is leading river transport decarbonisation with hybrid and electric vessels. Three hybrids launched since 2023 run in battery-only mode through central London, cutting emissions by 90% and boosting capacity by 18%. By summer 2025, the Orbit Clipper—the UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry—will launch between Canary Wharf and Rotherhithe, offering 150,000 weekly zero-emission crossings. Annual CO₂ savings of 3,200 tonnes have already been achieved, with 25% of the fleet now hybrid or electric. Future plans aim for net zero by 2045. The programme also supports UK shipbuilding via Wight Shipyard Co. and reduces congestion through river-based freight. Innovations such as shore-side charging hubs and automated docking further improve sustainability. Serving 5m passengers annually, Uber Boat shows how maritime transport can achieve rapid, scalable decarbonisation while enhancing connectivity in a global capital city.
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Warrington's Own Buses
Delivering a Zero-Emission Public Transport Revolution in Partnership with Warrington Borough Council
Warrington’s Own Buses (WOB), backed by £60m investment including £25m ZEBRA funding, has replaced its 105-vehicle fleet with fully electric Volvo BZL buses. A purpose-built depot integrates 52 chargers, renewable energy from local solar farms, and biodiversity features such as green roofs and pollinator planting. Social value initiatives include £1 fares for under-22s, free travel for care leavers, and school education campaigns, driving a 106% recovery in fare-paying passengers since 2019. Annual savings include 6,670 tonnes of CO₂ and 854kg of particulates. Fleet reliability is 99.5%, with zero prohibitions and a 100% PSV pass rate. Community initiatives boosted bus use by 50% on Warrington Wolves matchdays. Complaints fell to just 480 per million miles. This holistic, municipally led transformation combines technology, community, and financial sustainability, turning WOB into a dividend-generating enterprise and establishing a gold-standard model for local authority-driven zero-emission transport.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Warrington's Own Buses
Delivering a Zero-Emission Public Transport Revolution in Partnership with Warrington Borough Council
Warrington’s Own Buses (WOB), backed by £60m investment including £25m ZEBRA funding, has replaced its 105-vehicle fleet with fully electric Volvo BZL buses. A purpose-built depot integrates 52 chargers, renewable energy from local solar farms, and biodiversity features such as green roofs and pollinator planting. Social value initiatives include £1 fares for under-22s, free travel for care leavers, and school education campaigns, driving a 106% recovery in fare-paying passengers since 2019. Annual savings include 6,670 tonnes of CO₂ and 854kg of particulates. Fleet reliability is 99.5%, with zero prohibitions and a 100% PSV pass rate. Community initiatives boosted bus use by 50% on Warrington Wolves matchdays. Complaints fell to just 480 per million miles. This holistic, municipally led transformation combines technology, community, and financial sustainability, turning WOB into a dividend-generating enterprise and establishing a gold-standard model for local authority-driven zero-emission transport.
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Warrington's Own Buses
Delivering a Zero-Emission Public Transport Revolution in Partnership with Warrington Borough Council
Warrington’s Own Buses (WOB), backed by £60m investment including £25m ZEBRA funding, has replaced its 105-vehicle fleet with fully electric Volvo BZL buses. A purpose-built depot integrates 52 chargers, renewable energy from local solar farms, and biodiversity features such as green roofs and pollinator planting. Social value initiatives include £1 fares for under-22s, free travel for care leavers, and school education campaigns, driving a 106% recovery in fare-paying passengers since 2019. Annual savings include 6,670 tonnes of CO₂ and 854kg of particulates. Fleet reliability is 99.5%, with zero prohibitions and a 100% PSV pass rate. Community initiatives boosted bus use by 50% on Warrington Wolves matchdays. Complaints fell to just 480 per million miles. This holistic, municipally led transformation combines technology, community, and financial sustainability, turning WOB into a dividend-generating enterprise and establishing a gold-standard model for local authority-driven zero-emission transport.
Zenobē and Transport UK
The 'Power' of Power Procurement to support electric bus fleets
Zenobē and Transport UK have pioneered a renewable power procurement model tailored to electric bus operations. Their three-year framework guarantees 100% renewable sourcing while aligning with depot charging realities and commissioning phases. In year one, it cut power costs by 28.5%, saving £350k annually and shielding operations from penalties during EV depot launches. Over three years, savings are forecast at £2m+. The model also leverages Nordpool day-ahead pricing to optimise low-cost, off-peak charging. This bespoke, sector-specific contract goes beyond standard broker offers, aligning energy management with operational needs and sustainability goals. Already deployed across Transport UK’s 11% share of London’s bus routes, it offers a replicable, scalable template for operators nationwide. By embedding financial resilience into decarbonisation strategies, Zenobē and Transport UK show how smart procurement can unlock faster, sustainable fleet transitions.
Zenobē and Transport UK
The 'Power' of Power Procurement to support electric bus fleets
Zenobē and Transport UK have pioneered a renewable power procurement model tailored to electric bus operations. Their three-year framework guarantees 100% renewable sourcing while aligning with depot charging realities and commissioning phases. In year one, it cut power costs by 28.5%, saving £350k annually and shielding operations from penalties during EV depot launches. Over three years, savings are forecast at £2m+. The model also leverages Nordpool day-ahead pricing to optimise low-cost, off-peak charging. This bespoke, sector-specific contract goes beyond standard broker offers, aligning energy management with operational needs and sustainability goals. Already deployed across Transport UK’s 11% share of London’s bus routes, it offers a replicable, scalable template for operators nationwide. By embedding financial resilience into decarbonisation strategies, Zenobē and Transport UK show how smart procurement can unlock faster, sustainable fleet transitions.
Zenobē and Transport UK
The 'Power' of Power Procurement to support electric bus fleets
Zenobē and Transport UK have pioneered a renewable power procurement model tailored to electric bus operations. Their three-year framework guarantees 100% renewable sourcing while aligning with depot charging realities and commissioning phases. In year one, it cut power costs by 28.5%, saving £350k annually and shielding operations from penalties during EV depot launches. Over three years, savings are forecast at £2m+. The model also leverages Nordpool day-ahead pricing to optimise low-cost, off-peak charging. This bespoke, sector-specific contract goes beyond standard broker offers, aligning energy management with operational needs and sustainability goals. Already deployed across Transport UK’s 11% share of London’s bus routes, it offers a replicable, scalable template for operators nationwide. By embedding financial resilience into decarbonisation strategies, Zenobē and Transport UK show how smart procurement can unlock faster, sustainable fleet transitions.
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