Case Study: KeolisAmey Docklands

NET ZERO STRATEGY DELIVERED FOR LONDON RAILWAY

5-STAGE DECARBONISATION APPROACH TO REDUCE SCOPE 1, 2 & 3 EMISSIONS

Net Zero Scopes 1, 2 & 3 targets

by 2023

Decarbonisation Opportunities Identified

for 100% of operational emissions

ABOUT KEOLISAMEY DOCKLANDS

KeolisAmey Docklands, a joint venture between Keolis and Amey, was awarded the franchise to manage the Dockland Light Railway (DLR) in December 2014. The focus of the franchise is to operate and maintain the network (including 45 stations and over 40km of track), implement service improvements to make journeys better for passengers and ensure the DLR remains one of the best performing railways in the UK. 


Climate change presents an enormous challenge for London’s transport infrastructure which is fundamental to daily life and already faces climate-related challenges, including flooding, heat, and erosion. Given the vital role that KeolisAmey Docklands plays in supporting the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), carrying over 120 million passengers a year, they decided to take action and consulted Optimised to support the development of a new climate and sustainability strategy. 

INDUSTRY

SERVICES DELIVERED

Challenge

REINFORCING THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT

Since 2015, KeolisAmey Docklands have made significant progress in reducing their environmental impact, including reducing annual water consumption by 20%, reducing annual emissions of Nitrous Oxide and PM10 by 10% and achieving zero waste-to-landfill. However, KeolisAmey wanted to go further by strengthening their commitment to tackle climate change, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and driving positive transformation of the DLR estate.


KeolisAmey Docklands required a strategy that aligned with the needs of key stakeholders, including Transport for London (TFL), DLR passengers and local communities, as well as a commitment that demonstrated industry leadership on tackling climate change and an implementation plan mobilising employees to drive the agenda forwards.

Solution

IMPROVING CARBON IMPACT WITH EXPERT NET ZERO GUIDANCE

To meet these requirements, Optimised provided tailored Net Zero solutions, including: 

  • Climate and Sustainability Strategy

    We put together a Climate & Sustainability Strategy, developed through desk-based research, materiality assessment and collaborative workshops.

  • Net Zero Target

    A Net Zero target was set, including science-based targets, to demonstrate emissions being reduced in line with limiting gloabl warming to 1.5°C.

  • Data Management Plan

    A data management plan was put in place, to ensure net zero strategy is underpinned by robust systems for data collection, monitoring and reporting.

  • Decarbonisation Plan

    To support KeolisAmey Docklands’ people in reaching the target, a Decarbonisation Plan was put together, taking into account projected business growth, all planned and potential reduction initiatives, as well as an understanding of the steps required to activate change.

  • Carbon Offsetting Strategy

    A Carbon Offsetting Strategy was developed, designed to offset residual emissions, as well as have a positive social and environmental impact on the communities, which are important to KeolisAmey Docklands.

results

on-site solar and wind generation

Optimised produced a comprehensive strategy report, supported by detailed evidence and analysis which addressed business priorities, stakeholder inputs and the risks and opportunities that climate change poses to KeolisAmey Docklands. Short, medium and long-term targets were defined across a range of areas including climate adaptation, net zero, air pollution, waste management, biodiversity, water conservation and being a good neighbour.


An ambitious target was set to reach net zero ‘operational emissions’ by 2025 and measure and reduce scope 3 emissions, along with a commitment to achieve a science-based net zero target by 2030. Optimised then created a decarbonisation roadmap, with an emissions reduction pathway and action plan including fully costed decarbonisation initiatives such as green gas, solar PV and EV charging solutions, with any residual emissions being offset through a range of technology and nature-based solutions projects.


Finally, a ‘Climate Action Team’ was established, led by senior management to deliver employee engagement, with a training plan to embed the climate and sustainability strategy into company culture. 

Optimised were able to quickly understand our key stakeholder’s requirements and worked seamlessly with our internal teams to deliver a comprehensive and action focused strategy that the wider organisation can get behind. 

Simon Brown

HSQE Director

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