Announcing the launch of the Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026

Landor LINKS – the team behind Local Transport Today, Parking Review, EVolution, TransportXtra, and leading events such as the British Parking Awards, Active City and Quality Bus – are proud to launch a new initiative with a powerful purpose: The Decarbonising Transport Awards, Friday 27th March, London 2026

The inuagural Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026 will take place Friday 27th March 2026 in London to honour those driving the future of cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable mobility. Award entries open on 5th October 2025 — save the date!

Transport professionals have one of the most important and influential roles in shaping a better world. Every time we design a cleaner bus route, reimagine a car-dominated street into a thriving place for people, reduce emissions from road infrastructure, or make sustainable travel more accessible - we are making decisions that will greatly enhance the lives of future generations.

The choices we make today will be judged tomorrow. And in the face of the climate crisis, the need to celebrate bold action, visionary leadership, and tangible progress in decarbonising transport has never been greater.

Why these awards matter

That’s why we’ve created the Decarbonising Transport Awards - a vital new platform to recognise and celebrate the individuals, teams, and projects that are leading the way in delivering a zero-carbon future.These awards fill a long-overdue gap. They will not only recognise innovation and commitment, but serve as a beacon for others to follow.

Daniel Simpson, Managing Director at Landor LINKS, said: “The Decarbonising Transport Awards are about more than recognition – they’re about momentum. By celebrating the work being done today, we aim to inspire even greater progress tomorrow. We're incredibly proud to create a platform that supports and spotlights those shaping a cleaner, fairer transport future.”

Every time we design a cleaner bus route, reimagine a car-dominated street into a thriving place for people, reduce emissions from road infrastructure, or make sustainable travel more accessible - we are making decisions that will greatly enhance the lives of future generations

Award Categories

To reflect the breadth of progress, the awards are structured across three themes:

1. People & Teams Awards

• Young Professional Award

• Decarbonisation Hero Award

• Best Transport Decarbonisation Team

• Best Leadership in Local Government Award

2. Category Awards

• Best Highways Decarbonisation Award

• Best Public Transport Decarbonisation Award

• Best Local Transport Decarbonisation Award

• Best Freight & Logistics Decarbonisation Award

• Best Active & Shared Mobility Decarbonisation Award

• Best Behaviour Change & Public Engagement Award

• Best Data & Digital Innovation for Decarbonisation Award

3. Special Awards

• The Transport Decarbonisation Inspiration Award

• Best Overall Transport Decarbonisation Award

Join us to celebrate the future-makers

The Decarbonising Transport Awards will become a permanent fixture in the industry’s calendar - a stage for recognition, reflection, and renewed momentum.

We look forward to welcoming the changemakers, the risk-takers, and the relentless problem-solvers to the Royal Lancaster, London on Friday 27th March 2026 for a day of celebration and inspiration.

The event itself will walk the talk. As a Carbon Literate Organisation, Landor LINKS is committed to minimising environmental impact — with sustainable venue operations, ethical catering, and travel guidance to support lower carbon attendance.

Together, let’s recognise the pioneers building a transport system that serves both people and planet.

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Let’s champion a transport future that’s decarbonised by design, not by default.

If you're leading progress — or want to support and spotlight those who are — we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Daniel@landor.co.uk to get involved.