This paper sought to understand the existing policy, guidance, culture and contractual mechanisms to reduce carbon emissions from highways and transport procurement activity to achieve the delivery of Net Zero.

Presentations from members of the group, providing an overview and the structure of the paper plus some personal reflections from working on the paper.   Key messages, which readers of the paper will take away, are highlighted and encouragement given on what we collectively need to do next.

Launching the paper Presentation slides

A lively discussion looking further into the ‘how’ on implementing the recommendations, drawing out specific examples and suggestions.

Q&A Session

For the second half of the event, delegates listened to a presentation on the importance of whole life carbon management and assessments becoming industry norms and a detailed presentation on best practices demonstrated within the Dorset case study referenced within the paper, on reducing carbon through procurement.

Whole life carbon and Dorset case study

A wide ranging discussion on how to make use of procurement for decarbonisation from a strategic and political level to operational implementation and priorities.

Q&A Session

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