Environment

National carbon reduction targets pose significant and real challenges for transport. The 2008 Climate Change Act requires that all emissions be reduced by at least 80 per cent by 2050, compared to 1990 levels.

CO₂ emissions from transport currently account for 24 per cent of the UK's total. Road transport is responsible for the majority of domestic transport emissions, with cars, vans and HGVs accounting for around 86 per cent of these.

Addressing the environmental implications of transport is important and is a subject taken very seriously by the Foundation. Research in this area centres on how best to meet climate, carbon and natural environment obligations, without significantly damaging individual mobility and quality of life.