Independent report

Environmental Sustainability Progress Report

This report looks at the measures HS2 are putting in place to realise the ambitions to cut carbon emissions and boost nature recovery. It also looks at the environmental effects of construction on local communities and the steps HS2 are taking to reduce noise and vibrations and monitor air quality.

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Environmental Sustainability Progress Report

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Environmental Sustainability Progress Report Appendix

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The design, construction and operational planning of HS2 is guided by the fundamental need to build an environmentally sustainable high-speed railway. The work today will play a vital role in moving Britain to a net zero carbon economy by 2050 and help combat climate change by providing cleaner, greener travel for millions of people.

Updates to this page

Published 5 December 2022
Last updated 6 December 2022 + show all updates
  1. Added Environmental Sustainability Progress Report Appendix (Accessible version)

  2. First published.

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