‘To accelerate Network Rail’s Energy & Carbon commitments and governmental targets, a programme has been launched aiming to drive and support green initiatives across the organisation. These include the installation of smart metering at managed stations, developing and integrating reduced carbon design and renewables generation and storage.’ The efficient use of energy is critical to […]
Rail is generally regarded to be a sustainable form of transport but with new technologies and innovations occurring throughout the transport sector it is important that the rail sector continues to innovate and integrate with other transport modes to provide an end to end journey and position rail as an inclusive, affordable and accessible transport […]
What is responsibly sourced timber? Responsibly sourced timber is procured by Network Rail from sustainably-managed and legal sources. This assures stakeholders that non-sustainable activities, such as illegal logging, are not involved in the supply chain, whilst supporting the conservation of forests and respecting the interests of local communities. Why is responsibly sourced timber important to […]
What is sustainability? At Network Rail, sustainability means making sure that everything we build, manage, service or develop leaves a lasting positive legacy for future generations, and keeps the impact on the environment and society at the forefront of all decisions. We believe that good management of our economic, social and environmental […]
