Sustainable Travel

The way in which we travel, and the travel choices we make, can have a significant impact upon the people and places we travel to see. Therefore, ensuring we travel sustainably is vital in tackling today’s climate emergency.

Using electric vehicles

Upgrading to electric vehicles can help you to save money whilst also lowering your carbon footprint. Read more. 

Considering shared travel options

The use of shared travel offers a greater variety of transport options and a lower carbon method of transport. Read more. 

Travelling on eco-friendly routes

Eco-friendly routes and travel maps aim to ensure the quickest but also most fuel-efficient routes for your journeys. Read more. 

More ways to save:

General information on electric vehicles, charging, tariffs and good non-technical explanations. Read more.

Electric vehicle charging points (TK article). Read more.

EV charging points – is planning permission needed? Read more. 

Government approved EV charging point installers. Read more. 

EV Charging points across the UK. Read more. 

Top 10 tips for sustainable travel. Read more.

Ways to make your business more sustainable:

[  ]  Provide information to visitors on how they can reach your business or travel around the local area using public transport. You might like to suggest visitors look for eco-friendly routes with this Google map tool.

[  ]  Provide bike facilities for staff and visitors – bike parking, storage, shower

[  ]  Introduce small discounts or other incentives for visitors arriving by public transport or bicycle, or offer transport to get from local bus and train stations.

[  ]  Signpost to services such as bike hire, and local sightseeing companies to cut down on car miles and support local businesses.

[  ]  Think about the facilities you provide – what do you offer for walkers, cyclists, nature watchers and other outdoor enthusiasts? How can you enhance your appeal to these visitors?

[  ]  Which local walks and cycle routes can you recommend?

[  ]  Install electric car charging points

[  ]  When it’s time to replace vehicles consider hybrid or electric.