TfGM recognises our University's contribution to sustainable travel
14 Apr 2021
Our University has been awarded a TfGM (Transport for Greater Manchester) Platinum accreditation for work supporting sustainable commuting, business travel and fleet vehicles
This year the annual awards saw the addition of a Platinum accreditation, recognising those organisations that have achieved ‘sustained travel behaviour change’ through the interventions implemented.
We have achieved this recognition by evidencing the continuous change towards sustainable travel at our University over a number of years, including increasing rates of cycling and improvements to supporting facilities. Just as important as local travel is our focus on reducing University-related air travel. We will continue to play a key role in reducing the impact of travel not only along Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor but also nationally and internationally as well.
Julia Durkan, our Sustainable Campus Officer, said: “We are excited to be recognised for our commitment to sustainable travel. After a year like no other we have seen travel habits disrupted and more people walking, cycling and working flexibly. We now have the opportunity to rethink how we travel and do business and rebuild in a way that will support Greater Manchester’s clean air and carbon reduction targets.“
Victoria Le Mare, Sustainable Journeys Delivery Lead at Transport for Greater Manchester said: “While this year has been challenging for many businesses and presented unprecedented challenges, it has been incredibly encouraging to see the continued commitment and focus on improving the sustainability of their practices for both the businesses and employees.
“It’s a testament to the ongoing work of this year’s accredited businesses that eight of them have moved up a level of accreditation, showing their long-term investment in sustainability, and it’s fantastic to see three new businesses achieving their first accreditation as they start their journey with us.”