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.

• From: High Speed Two (HS2) Limited
• Published: 5 December 2022
• Last updated: 6 December 2022 — See all updates

Documents

Environmental Sustainability Progress Report

PDF, 13.2 MB, 72 pages

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Environmental Sustainability Progress Report Appendix

PDF, 855 KB, 42 pages

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Details

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.

Published 5 December 2022
Last updated 6 December 2022 + show all updates

1. 6 December 2022

   Added Environmental Sustainability Progress Report Appendix (Accessible version)

2. 5 December 2022

   First published.