London, UK – The winners of the first-ever Commute Zero Hero Awards have been announced, recognizing exceptional efforts in promoting sustainable commuting by workplaces across the United Kingdom. These initiatives have collectively encouraged over 53,000 individuals to choose greener modes of transportation in the past year.
The prestigious awards, hosted by climate tech provider Mobilityways, celebrate organizations and individuals who have implemented innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions and foster a culture of sustainability in the workplace.
Entries showcasing creative projects poured in from both the public and private sectors. Among the winners are Heathrow Airport, for its UK’s largest single-site Liftshare scheme; University Hospitals Dorset, for introducing the Footbus app to enhance the safety of colleagues using public transport at night; and West Sussex County Council, for its Active Travel Strategy prioritizing school journeys.
Councillor Joy Dennis from West Sussex County Council expressed their commitment to promoting sustainable travel options, stating, “WSCC is dedicated to making sustainable travel safer, more convenient, and accessible for our residents and visitors. Our Active Travel approach focuses on providing residents with the choice to walk, cycle, or use other active modes of transportation for their journeys to school, work, and other destinations. Our Active Travel to School program includes site-specific footway and cycle improvements, along with behavior change interventions to instill the habit of sustainable transportation from a young age.”
Encirc, a glass manufacturer, was recognized with the Best Workplace Initiative Award for its car-share solution with a reward system that has already saved 3.33 tonnes of CO2 and 16,938 miles within the first six months of its implementation. Stuart Jensen, Head of Reward and Analytics, said, “Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at Encirc. The car-sharing initiative rewards our employees for participating in the scheme and helps us significantly reduce emissions from their commute to work. This recognition is a testament to the success of our car-share solution at Encirc, and we aim to expand and improve its impact throughout the company.”
Mobilityways Managing Director, Julie Furnell, commented, “The Commute Zero Hero Awards celebrate those at the forefront of promoting greener, healthier, and more efficient commuting. Our winners have implemented best practices that have resulted in measurable impacts in the mission to achieve zero-carbon commuting. From reducing emissions to improving the health, wealth, and happiness of their teams, these organizations showcase the transformative power of sustainable commuting solutions. We are thrilled to celebrate their success and inspire others to follow suit.”
Julie further discussed the awards in the Commute Zero Hero Awards 2025 video.
Commuting emissions, often overlooked, account for 5% of the UK’s total carbon footprint, equivalent to 18 billion kilograms of CO2e annually. As more workplaces encourage employees to return to the office, reducing the environmental impact of commuting is crucial in achieving ambitious net-zero targets.
About Mobilityways:
Mobilityways is a social enterprise and technology company with a mission to make zero-carbon commuting a reality. Originally founded as Liftshare in 1998, Mobilityways was launched in 2021 to support employers in meeting their net-zero goals with its suite of climate tech tools. These tools enable companies to measure, reduce, and report their commuter emissions, providing full visibility of commuting challenges and identifying sustainable travel alternatives for employees.
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