Greener Vision assembles thought leadership and insight on how to tackle the climate crisis.  We regularly post news and blogs and we run national workshops and regional events to encourage best practice.  Our current focus is the Pathways to Net Zero thought leadership programme aimed at developing a credible and deliverable framework for achieving net zero.

7 December 2018, Transport Knowledge Hub South West event on sustainable transport and housing

Published on: 16th September 2018

On 7 December, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in Bristol. Chaired by Gerard Whelan of Corporate Finance, Government and Infrastructure at KMPG, the national forum heard some of the early findings of new research undertaken by KPMG on sustainable transport and housing and highlighted the role that sound sustainable transport investment can play…

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26 November 2018, Transport Knowledge Hub North event on sustainable transport and housing

Published on: 15th September 2018

Transport Knowledge Hub North event on sustainable transport and housing Monday 26 November, Liverpool On 26 November, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted its third autumn event, which took place in Liverpool. Chaired by Gerard Whelan, Director of Corporate Finance, Government and Infrastructure at KMPG, the focus of the forum was again on how sustainable transport can unlock the…

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19 November 2018, Transport Knowledge Hub Midlands event on sustainable transport and housing

Published on: 13th September 2018

On 19 November, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in Birmingham. Chaired by Gerard Whelan, Director of Corporate Finance, Government and Infrastructure at KMPG, the regional forum heard some of the early findings of new research undertaken by KPMG on the opportunities and barriers for a more integrated approach between housing and transport. Lilian Greenwood MP, the Chair…

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12 November 2018, Transport Knowledge Hub Scotland event on sustainable transport and housing

Published on: 12th September 2018

On 12 November, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in Scotland. Chaired by Gerard Whelan of Corporate Finance, Government and Infrastructure at KMPG, the national forum heard some of the early findings of new research undertaken by KPMG on sustainable transport and housing and highlighted the role that sound sustainable transport investment can play in unlocking the benefits…

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27 March 2018, Transport Knowledge Hub South West Event

Published on: 5th April 2018

On 27 March 2018, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in Bristol. Chaired by Gerard Whelan, Director of Corporate Finance, Government and Infrastructure at KPMG, the event examined how by working together, industry partners can secure the investment needed to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth in the South West. Speakers included Alice Darley (Highways…

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26 March 2018, Transport Knowledge Hub South East Event

Published on: 4th April 2018

On 26 March 2018, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in the South East of England. Chaired by Hilary Chipping, South East Midlands LEP and Chair of the Transport Knowledge Hub, the event examined how we can make economic growth both sustainable and economically viable. Speakers included Paul Campion (Transport Systems Catapult), Simon Amor…

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19 March 2018, Transport Knowledge Hub Scotland Event

Published on: 23rd March 2018

On 19 March 2018, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in Scotland. Chaired by David Begg, Chief Executive of Transport Times and Chair of the independent Glasgow Connectivity Commission. The event included a key note speech from the Minister for Transport and the Islands Humza Yousaf MSP, who set out the Scottish government’s vision…

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15 March 2018, Transport Knowledge Hub North Event

Published on: 23rd March 2018

On 15 March 2018, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in the North of England. Chaired by Greg Marsden, Professor of Transport Governance at the University of Leeds, the event examined how fostering partnerships and sharing best practice will play a vital role in attracting investment for transport in the North. Speakers included John…

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7 March 2018, Transport Knowledge Hub Midlands Event

Published on: 14th March 2018

Hosted by KPMG, our Midlands event examined how by working together, industry partners can secure the investment needed to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth in the Midlands. Speakers included Lisa Maric (Highways England), Graham Botham (Network Rail), Tom Stables (National Express), Sandeep Shingadia (Transport for West Midlands), Simon Craven (Go-Ahead), Paul Buchanan (Volterra), Stuart Edwards…

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December 12th 2017: Transport Investment under Uncertainty

Published on: 21st November 2017

In December, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted its second national workshop, reviewing what decision makers should be doing to prepare for the technological revolution coming in the field of transport. The session was chaired by Richard Threlfall (KPMG) and Charlie Simpson (KPMG), Simon Craven (Go-Ahead Group) and Professor Greg Marsden (University of Leeds) provided expert…

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Sept 15th 2017: Funding Transport Investment

Published on: 15th September 2017

The Transport Knowledge Hub hosted its first national seminar this Autumn, Funding Transport Investment. The event was chaired by Professor Tony Travers and speakers included KPMG’s Lewis Atter, TfL’s Julian Ware and Savills’ Rory Brooke. The event brought together LEP leaders, government officials and industry leaders to discuss funding for transport investment. The event was…

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