Roadmap Transport

This is the biggest single contribution to carbon emissions for most households at 34%. We like flying overseas for holidays and the convenience of taking the car but if we can reduce our use of private, fossil-fuel driven vehicles and choose public transport (eg buses, trains, ferries) or even better walk or cycle, we can quickly reduce our emissions footprint.

Explore the checklist to find out more.

Roadmap-To-Zero logo Transport Checklist
  • Replace face to face meetings with a virtual meeting
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  • Limit unavoidable business flights to essential staff only and purchase carbon offsets when you must fly
  • Pack as light as possible when you travel. (More weight = more energy/emissions.)
  • Look at where the things you buy are manufactured and buy local when you can to reduce transport emissions
  • Provide secure bike parking and changing facilities for staff
  • Convert your vehicle fleet to hybrid / electric
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