Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Greening Business: An online teaching resource Session 7 Session 7: Transport Suggested session outline

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Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Session outline 1.Transport-related emissions in organisations 2.Strategies for reducing transport-based emissions Transport is an important part of any EMS. Contrast the sustainable building design with the transport used… (Photo; Skftafell National Park, SE Iceland, Zoe Robinson)

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Some transport statistics International aviation forms a substantial part of the GHG emissions from many businesses whether this is through business travel or air freight (Photo: Zoe Robinson)

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Work-related transport statistics An organization can’t afford to forget about transport... (Source: kevindooley (flickr.com)) “the absurd vision of the squeaky clean factory or office surrounded by a sea of cars is now a reality” IEMA, 1997, p5

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Types of work-related transport There are several different ‘types’ of work-related travel that an organization will need to consider (Source: Burning Image (flickr.com))

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Motivations to implement more sustainable transport options “efficient transport underpins efficient business” IEMA, 1997, p5 Reducing work-mileage can reduce travel costs (Source: chego101 (flickr.com))

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Environmental and social benefits of more sustainable transport options Less road transport requires less new infrastructure to be built (Photo: SE Iceland, Zoe Robinson)

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Barriers to implementing more sustainable transport options Organizations can face many barriers to implementing more sustainable transport. (Source: Ingorrr (flickr.com))

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Implementing a Green Travel Plan A Green Transport strategy requires the setting and monitoring of targets and communication and consultation with employees Reduce current unsustainable travel + Encourage alternative sustainable practices = Implementation of a Green Travel Plan

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Strategies: Reducing the need to travel The internet and information technologies can act to reduce the need for travel (e.g. through video conferencing) (Photo: Stephen Whitfield)

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Strategies: Improving efficiency where car use is necessary Although the choice of fuel may be one consideration, more important are measures to reduce mileage and increase fuel efficiency through training. (Photo: Hydrogen filling station in Iceland, Zoe Robinson)

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Strategies: Discouraging car use Many organisations already suffer from limited parking spaces (Source: dave 7 (flickr.com))

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Strategies: Encouraging alternatives to single occupant car use Source: Hugo90 (flickr) Lift sharing schemes can be implemented in an organisation. (Source: Shashwat Nagpal (flickr.com))

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Strategies: Encouraging public transport use Organisations can implement a wide variety of strategies to encourage employees to use public transport (Source: lmaoscarjuliet (flickr.com))

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Strategies: Encouraging walking and cycling ‘Walk to work’ days: one way of encouraging alternative transport (Photo: Stephen Whitfield)

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Strategies: Car sharing Car sharing has the advantages of reducing congestion and travel costs as well as reducing emissions, and making parking easier (Source: simon redwood (flickr.com))

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Strategies: Reducing freight emissions Improving haulage logistics to avoid empty lorries on the road can reduce transport emissions. (Source: Paulio Geordio (flickr.com))

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. Company car considerations Companies can choose their vehicle fleet on ‘environmental’ grounds (Source: tawalker (flickr.com))

Dr Zoe Robinson, Keele University, Greening Business: An online teaching resource. References and further resources Buchan, K. (2008) A low carbon transport policy for the UK accessed at: 11.pdf 11.pdf Friends of the Earth ‘Greening the office’ - Transport Greencarcongress (2008) Report Outlines Transport Policies for Cutting GHG Emissions from UK Transport by 26% by (A nice summary of the findings and recommendations of the Buchan report) IEMA (1997) Transport: Moving people…moving goods. Issues and approaches for the environmental manager. Institute of Environmental Management journal, 5 (1) Stafford Borough Council Green Transport Strategy