Our sustainability strategy

We drive sustainable collaboration

At Transport UK, we are more than just a transport operator. We are proud of everything our colleagues have achieved over the last 20 years, creating sustainable, efficient and inclusive transport networks. With our expertise and experience, and now this vision for our sustainable future, we look forward to shaping public transport in the UK and beyond.

View our sustainability strategy report here

Sustainability Strategy 2025

Our insights

The Transport UK Sustainability Framework

The Transport UK Sustainability strategy presents our company’s view on the eleven areas of focus for building a sustainable business that serves our customers and the environment and sets the tracks for the next generation.

Our sustainable transport topics

This strategy sets out eleven sustainable transport topics across emissions, natural environment and social sustainability.

Social sustainability

  • A public transport network committed to creating and maximising social value.

  • A transportation network that engages and empowers the communities it serves.

  • A public transport network that’s resilient and innovative, providing good careers and supporting sustainable economic development.

  • An organisation that’s inclusive, accessible and committed to the safety, health and wellbeing of colleagues, customers and local communities.

Emissions

  • A transport network that’s central to delivering a net zero economy by 2050.

  • Public transport that improves local air quality.

  • A public transport network that manages noise and vibration to protect the health and wellbeing of its colleagues, customers and local communities.

Natural environment

  • A public transport network that’s resilient to extreme weather and ready for a changing climate.

  • A public transport network that supports a thriving natural environment, for the benefit of people and wildlife.

  • A public transport network that uses resources efficiently and supports a collaborative circular economy, by reusing, recycling and recovering resources.

  • A public transport network that uses water sustainably and supports improved water quality.