Showcasing excellence in the global metro rail industry
Special Merit Award for Commitment to the Environment
Sponsored by: Open to: Metros, transport authorities and regional/city governments
NB. All nominations submitted will be judged against their relevance to a timescale of March 01, 2010 to March 01, 2011. Submissions relating to activities outside of this 1 year timescale will not be put forward to the judging panel.
Summary: To identify an organisation who has gone beyond urban rail’s green credentials to deliver further benefit to the environment.
Judges will be looking for:
Able to demonstrate a genuine, credible strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of the metro
Delivering an environmentally minded organisation from management level downwards
Innovative marketing to attract car owners on to the metro
Environmental considerations during all stages of all metro projects such as upgrades and extensions
Environmental considerations during day to day operations and maintenance
Innovative future plans for a long-term sustainable environmental benefit