How civil engineers can decarbonise the transport sector
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Tech Talk video: What engineers can learn about decarbonisation from TfL
Promoting low-carbon design on transport projects
From bus electrification to improved procurement processes, there are multiple ways to make our transport systems more sustainable. In this Tech Talk, Jane Wright, who works across decarbonisation strategy and engineering at Transport for London, explores new solutions for the transport sector, debunking the myth that low-carbon design is expensive.
Learning outcomes
After watching this video, you will:
- Understand more about capital, operational and user carbon, and their presence in the transport sector
- Know more about the potential for carbon reduction across the project stages
- Be aware of the challenges to decarbonising the transport sector in the UK
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Linking our work back to the UN SDGs is a core part of the ICE’s plan and mission. This content ties in with the following SDGs:
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG 13: Climate action
