Colombia has joined the UK Government’s 2050 Calculator programme being delivered by Mott MacDonald and partners

New guidelines for low-carbon tunnelling

As tunnel engineers, we have a professional responsibility to reduce the carbon emissions caused by tunnelling, focusing particularly on the areas where we can make the biggest difference – the design of concrete tunnel linings, says Jessica Serrano.

Driving responsible low-carbon decision making through AI

The addition of artificial intelligence to our carbon management decision support solution, Carbon Portal, has cut the time it takes to identify and optimise low-carbon solutions by 75%. David Orr explains.

Rewiring Australia for a net zero future

Democratisation of electricity and social value were at the heart of our energy transformation work 125 years ago, and remain vital today says Paul Currie, Mott MacDonald’s leader for energy in Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand.

Spanning a century – presidential views on the evolving transport sector

100 years ago Basil Mott put London’s transport at the heart of his ICE presidential address. 2024 president for the Chartered Institute of Highways & Transportation, Professor Glenn Lyons, considers what has changed since that speech.

Next steps on your low-carbon journey

Businesses across the Middle East need a realistic approach to decarbonisation. Lisa Terry, Middle East climate change practice lead at Mott MacDonald, shares advice on how to convert ambitious net-zero targets into practical steps to cut emissions.

Collaborative focus on resource use alongside net zero is vital

While government has a role in setting out policies to enable the construction industry to deliver, it is down to the industry to deal with the how of delivery, not the government.

Renewables and energy storage

Mott MacDonald joins partners to mark the completion of major project to protect Leeds from extreme flood risk

A groundbreaking major project featuring pioneering technology to protect Leeds and surrounding areas from the risk of extreme flooding is now complete following support from a joint venture partnership between Mott MacDonald and BAM Nuttall.

Mott MacDonald joins defence aviation net zero charter

Mott MacDonald has signed up to the Defence Aviation Net Zero Charter, that commits signatories to reduce the climate impact of aviation activity vital to national security.

Mott MacDonald secures new electric vehicle charging framework with Welsh Government

Mott MacDonald has been appointed to the Welsh Government’s new Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) four-year framework that will support its ambition to ensure all electric vehicle users can access charge points easily.

Zero Carbon Accelerator launches to drive net zero future across the capital

Mott MacDonald has been appointed by the Mayor of London’s office to deliver the Zero Carbon Accelerator, a programme aimed at helping organisations decarbonise and achieve London’s net zero target by 2030.

Eastern Thailand CCS hub

Thailand’s climate goals are carbon neutrality by 2050, followed by net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is one of the most promising pathways to achieving these targets.

Hydropower provides Nevada with 1GW of on-demand electricity

The 1GW White Pine pumped-hydro storage project is under development in White Pine County, Nevada.

JFK International Airport transformation

How do you redesign an airport first opened in 1948 to delight passengers more than 80 years later without expanding the site or even owning the terminals?

Clean energy future for Southeast Asia

The Asian Development Bank unveiled its energy transition mechanism (ETM) at COP26. ETM is a blended-finance approach that seeks to accelerate the retirement of existing coal-fired power plants and replace them with clean power capacity.

Passenger rail with zero emissions

A new transport technology could offer potential greenhouse gas reductions and other benefits throughout California and the US.

Carbon Crunch 2024 Report

The 2024 Carbon Crunch report highlights key speeches and insights on how to deliver broader environmental and societal benefits in tandem with carbon reduction.