Norwich Research Park wins prestigious Commute Net Zero award
Norwich Research Park has won a prestigious industry award at
the inaugural Commute Zero Hero Awards, hosted by climate tech provider
Mobilityways. The awards honour organisations and individuals driving
innovative commuting solutions that reduce carbon emissions and foster a
culture of sustainability.
Norwich Research Park has won the Most Innovative Commuting
Solution Award which recognises organisations that develop creative,
forward-thinking solutions to transform the commuting experience.
Norwich Research Park won the award for its creative and
data-driven approach to fostering a cycling culture. Building on a strong green
travel strategy, Anglia Innovation Partnership, the campus management organisation
at Norwich Research Park, launched a successful travel survey and created
engaging in-person events such as Bike Day. With initiatives like the Beryl
bike sharing scheme and free on-site bike repairs, it has made cycling more
accessible, even for students who do not own a bike.
Its commitment is further reflected in the strong engagement
it has established, with over 20% of staff cycling to work regularly. By using
data to drive decisions, Anglia Innovation Partnership has laid the groundwork
for future investments and has built a collaborative, supportive community
across the park campus. In summary, Mobilityways said, “This innovative,
community-focused approach sets Norwich Research Park apart as a leader in
sustainable commuting.”
The Commute Zero Hero Awards, which cover the whole of the
UK, recognise initiatives that have supported more than 53,000 individuals to
make greener journeys over the last twelve months. Among the other winners
are Heathrow Airport, West Sussex County Council and University Hospitals
Dorset.
Nick Goodwin, COO of Anglia Innovation
Partnership, the campus management organisation at Norwich Research Park, said,
“We are delighted that our efforts to move towards more sustainable travel across
the park campus have been recognised with this award. When you consider the growth
of our campus and the number of people that are here every day, it is important
to offer solutions that help our community to use more sustainable modes of
transport to and from work.
“The institutions and companies at
Norwich Research Park have a real sense of community and desire to make the
park campus accessible to our local communities. We are on a journey to deliver
on our strategy and continue our collaborative effort to improve the way we
travel. This award is recognition for everyone who has completed surveys,
communicated to staff and chosen to share a car, get the bus, walk, run or
cycle to work – well done!”
Mobilityways Managing Director, Julie Furnell, commented,
“The Commute Zero Hero Awards recognise those leading the charge in making
commuting greener, healthier and more efficient. Our winners have developed
best practices that deliver measurable impacts in the mission to make
zero-carbon commuting a reality. From reducing emissions to improving the
health, wealth and happiness of their teams, these organisations demonstrate
the transformative power of sustainable commuting solutions. We’re delighted to
celebrate their success and inspire others to follow suit.”