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Implementing Urban Sustainable Mobility: UK Examples of Green Unions at Work

This text explores practical examples of how green unions are enhancing urban sustainable mobility in the UK. It includes case studies from Bristol City Council, National Museums Liverpool, Felixstowe Port, and Adastral Park, showcasing successful green travel plans, eco-driving projects, and more. It highlights the benefits for employees and employers, including cost savings, reduced carbon emissions, and improved well-being. The text concludes with essential resources and emphasizes the importance of employee involvement and fairness in implementing sustainable practices in workplaces.

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Implementing Urban Sustainable Mobility: UK Examples of Green Unions at Work

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  1. Green Unions at Work Putting urban sustainable mobility into practice -examples from the UK

  2. Contents • Confessions of a green workplace rep • Green unions at work 2012 • Case study examples • Benefits • Conclusions • Resources

  3. Confessions of a Green Workplace Rep

  4. Green Unions at Work 2012 Top 5 comprehensive schemes for green travel • Home working • Green travel plans • Employer in-action

  5. Case study examples • Bristol City Council • 60+ drivers • Eco-driving project • 10% fuel efficiency • Facilities time agreement • £350 per van per annum saving • Driver safety & well-being www.greenworkplacessouthwest.org.uk • National Museums Liverpool • Green travel plan • Cycle purchase • Cycle parking • Public transport • Car management strategy • Car share www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk • Felixstowe Port • Recognition for environment rep • Joint Management – Union environment board • Seat at Travel Steer Group • EV, bike, walk & car share events • Green workplace network www.strongerunions.org • Adastral Park • Award winning • Union carbon club • Environment days & talks • Representation with H&S • Union rep = Travel Plan Manager • Established regional travel forum www.grassroutes.info

  6. Benefits Employee Employer Cost savings Co2 & energy reduction Tax incentives Better productivity Reputational value Healthy industrial relations • More sustainable options • Convenience is #1 factor • Reduced personal expenses • When applied fairly • Job security • Healthier • physically & mentally • More engaged • Learning & development • Better environment • Leading by example

  7. Conclusions • Travel & transport have mutual benefits • Employee commute & business / fleet travel • Need to reduce co2 levels • Need for employee involvement • Time to carry out audits & surveys • Time off for training • Right to establish a joint environment forum • Needs to be managed with fairness & sensitivity • Unions can provide learning & support • training, conferences, resources & networks

  8. Resources • TUC Green Unions at Work 2012 • www.tuc.org/workplace • Going Green in the Workplace Guidebook • Suggested travel plan survey • Suggested transport checklist • Case studies and other examples • Other relevant resources • Extensive notes with these slides Andrew.Cassy@bt.com, Travel Plan Manager

  9. Green Unions at Work Putting urban sustainable mobility into practice -examples from the UK

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