Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026: Open for entries

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

Landor LINKS is proud to launch a new initiative with a powerful purpose: The Decarbonising Transport Awards

Transport professionals have an important and influential role to play 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.

The new Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026 will honour those driving the future of cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable mobility. 

Landor LINKS hopes ‘The Decarbs’ will become a permanent fixture in the industry’s calendar – a stage for recognition, reflection, and renewed momentum.

The competition

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

The ceremony

The winners of the Decarbonising Transport Awards will be announced at the Royal Lancaster London on Friday 27 March 2026

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