SYSTRA announced as headline sponsor of the inaugural Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026

SYSTRA is proud to be the headline sponsor of the Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026, a new initiative from Landor LINKS designed to recognise leadership, innovation and action on the path to net zero. As one of the UK’s leading transport and engineering consultancies, SYSTRA is at the forefront of supporting public and private sector clients to design and deliver solutions that reduce carbon, improve connectivity, and make how we get around more sustainable.

This sponsorship reflects our deep commitment to helping create a cleaner, fairer transport system for all. It also gives us the opportunity to celebrate the organisations, partnerships and projects that are turning ambition into measurable progress, from walking and cycling strategies to zero-emission fleets and smarter travel demand management.

Decarbonising transport is not only a climate imperative, its a chance to reimagine how we move, connect, and thrive as communities

Decarbonisation through delivery

At SYSTRA, we help clients across the UK and Ireland, and around the world, turn climate goals into credible delivery plans. That means developing active travel strategies that make walking and cycling safe and accessible; shaping behaviour change programmes that reduce car dependency; creating evidence-based demand management and local transport plans; supporting the roll-out of low-carbon vehicles and infrastructure; and much more.

Our work is grounded in deep technical expertise, but also in partnership - we work closely with transport authorities, local councils, government and their agencies, operators and communities to co-design practical, inclusive and climate-positive solutions.

We know that decarbonisation can’t be achieved in silos. That’s why we work across disciplines, integrating land use and transport planning, data and modelling, strategy and engineering to unlock sustainable outcomes. Whether it’s helping a local authority prepare for a Low Emission Zone or advising on a regional carbon reduction framework, our role is to support clients with trusted insight, technical rigour, and real-world practicalities.

Why we are sponsoring

We’re sponsoring the Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026 because we want to champion those who are making real impacts in decarbonising transport, especially in today’s challenging financial, political and social contexts. The awards create the necessary space to highlight what’s really working, share lessons, and inspire others to act with greater speed and confidence.

We also believe recognition (and competition) is important. From local innovators to national programmes, outstanding individuals and teams breaking the mould - there are many incredible stories of change already taking place – right here and now. Celebrating these success stories will help accelerate the pace of progress and broaden public understanding of what decarbonisation looks like in practice, and in everyday decisions and investments that are shaping our future.

Looking forward

With transport still the UK’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, the urgency of this challenge cannot be overstated. But neither can the opportunity. Decarbonising transport is not only a climate imperative, its a chance to reimagine how we move, connect, and thrive as communities.

As headline sponsor of the Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026, SYSTRA is proud to stand with those who are leading that change. We look forward to recognising excellence, learning from our peers, and continuing to play our part in shaping a more sustainable future for all. 

Chris Judge is Consultancy Director, SYSTRA Limited