Transport is the fastest growing producer of greenhouse gas emissions and accounts for 30% of final energy consumption. How we get about is therefore going to play a crucial role in our carbon footprint. There are many alternatives to the current trend:

Using bicycles, and walking

Many users of your community building will be local and will not have far to travel. Consider encouraging people to walk or cycle. This will benefit not only the environment but also will have benefits to the health of individuals. Many trips by car are unnecessary.

Increased use of public transport services

Where cycling and walking is not appropriate, it is worth looking at the public transport options. Make sure bus and train times and services are available to your community.

Car-sharing

Where using private transport cannot be avoided, encourage people to consider sharing journeys – so that fewer cars are making the journey thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Travel awareness and travel planning are crucial components of sustainable travel as they inform individuals on the choices that are available to them. Work with a sustainable transport organisation to draw up, and communicate, a green travel plan. This will include recommendations for appropriate measures.

Alternative Fuels

Where road transport is unavoidable, look at the options for alternative fuels or vehicles. If your organisation has any diesel vehicles, biodiesel made from waste vegetable oil or fresh plant oil can be used directly in your vehicle. Other alternatives are electric or hybrid vehicles.