Net Zero Roads - Wessex Live Lab

We recently co-hosted an event with Somerset Council to explore ways to decarbonise fleet operations – which was joined by over 70 highways and transport experts, all on this same mission. From blue light services, to freight organisations - we were united in our efforts to drive down our carbon emissions and explore infrastructure options, to unlock benefits for fleet operators across the region. 🚚 Attendees discussed a range of case studies of cutting-edge transport decarbonisation technologies. We shared our research, and invited voices from across the industry including WSP, MHTech and Gregory Group. The group shared thoughts on commercial and logistical barriers to decarbonisation, and ideas for how to overcome them through effective collaborations, more sustainable energy provision and fleet advancements. Our next steps will be to host working groups to see how we can take some of this valuable insight further. Watch the video below to hear what they thought about the event! 👇 #sustainability #fuels #infrastructure #transport #carbon #decarbonise

Who or what has left it's mark in Everton Park? Luminokrom has landed to light the way! This innovative paint solution has been laid to improve cycle paths after dark as an alternative light source. If Luminokrom can demonstrate sufficient lighting in the hours of darkness throughout the park, there is the potential for 2.13t CO2e (46%) saving from traditional street lighting. This is just one of the innovative technologies being tested in Liverpool as part of the larger UK-wide £30 million programme – ADEPT #LiveLabs – funded by the Department of Transport #DfT. We’ll be monitoring the scheme's success over the coming weeks working with colleagues in Parks and School Safety to evaluate changes in lighting and behaviour before assessing how to roll out further.   And those bird feet? Look out for these across our Live Lab 2 sites to ‘highlight’ where change is taking place to #decarbonise our highways. #decarbonisation #netzero

We’ve welcomed an all-electric gritter to our winter fleet. The eco-friendly, zero-emission machine is being trialled over the colder months on the A30 in the Cadnam and Netley Marsh area to see how well it performs. Following a two-hour charge, the vehicle can run for up to 170 miles, and when the temperatures rise, the gritting unit can also be replaced with a tipper to enable its use on other jobs including pothole repairs.     This is just one of the innovative technologies being testing at three sites in Hampshire, part of a larger UK-wide £30 million programme – ADEPT #LiveLabs2 – funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom The programme aims to reduce carbon emissions from activities related to the repair and maintenance of local roads. Hampshire County Council is working with Somerset Council and Cornwall Council to deploy a range of low carbon materials and processes on both rural and urban roads, with the goal of creating a net zero blueprint for all local authorities to use in the future. Alongside the e-gritter, we are using low carbon construction materials and recycled asphalt extracted from road repairs to make new road surfaces. We’ve also recently deployed a ‘Hydrohog’, a road repair machine that uses hydrogen instead of diesel.   The three Hampshire pilot sites are: • A30 Hook to the Surrey boundary • A336 Cadnam to Netley Marsh • A32 Droxford to Filmore Hill Net Zero Roads - Wessex Live Lab

🌍 What does it REALLY take to organise a panel at a big climate event such as COP29 Azerbaijan that’s not just another echo chamber? It takes pitching bold ideas, curating impact-driven discussions, and navigating through 90+ incredible nominations to create a lineup that’ll leave you buzzing with inspiration and ACTION. Presenting: All Bits Count – Building Our Common Future Together 📅 November 20, 2024 ⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Youth House by Ministry of Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan Republic, Green Zone ✨ Hosted by ITACUS - the ITA Committee on Underground Space and All Bits Count, this panel breaks the mold of climate conversations. No slides. No fluff. Just raw, solution-driven conversations with these changemakers: 🏵️ Harpreet Bagga, Co-CEO of Purpose. 🪻 Jui Joshi, Senior Partner at Climate Collective. 🌺 Emaan Danish Khan, young activist from Pakistan. ☘️ Kristin Strandberg, Cities Strategist at Circle Economy. 🌷 Yusuf Idris Amoke, Special Assistant to Governor of Kaduna, Nigeria. 🍁 Jacquelyn Francis, Executive Director of Global Warming Mitigation Project. 💬 We’re smashing silos and connecting generations, geographies, and sectors to reimagine what real climate action looks like. Expect BIG ideas, actionable takeaways, and an activity that’ll have you questioning your own climate game. ⚡ Organised and moderated by yours truly, Mahak Agrawal, this isn’t just a panel—it’s a platform for bold collaboration. Join us, and let’s shape the future together. #COP29 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Collaboration #Leadership