Improving London's environment & air quality

We're determined to build a greener future for London

Our aim is to move London forward safely, sustainably and inclusively.

Greener journeys

Poor air quality is affecting the health of Londoners, and it's mainly caused by polluting vehicles.

  • The latest data from the London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (LAEI, 2019) shows that, although improvements are being made, road transport is the single biggest contributor of nitrogen oxides (NOx) - which includes both nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and nitric oxide(NO) - and particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions in Greater London
  • The Greater London Authority's  London Energy and Greenhouse Gas Inventory 2021 data compares carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions across all modes of transport within Greater London. It shows that TfL transport produces, on average, less CO2 emissions than the car

Improving air quality

We're committed to reducing the impact of polluting road vehicles

Sustainability goals

Reducing our carbon consumption and emissions will help us reach a net zero future

Reducing noise and vibration

Our maintenance regime helps us keep noise to a minimum for our neighbours

Wildflowers

By encouraging wildflower growth along red routes we're increasing biodiversity

Green infrastructure & biodiversity

From our natural capital account to biodiversity net gain, see what we're doing

Tackling Tube dust

We're working to make sure air quality on the Tube is safe for customers and staff

Improving Londoners' health

We know that health in London is directly affected by transport

Healthy Streets

Our toolkit will help make London's communities more attractive places to live

Electric vehicle charging

Shifting to zero emission technologies will help us make London's air clearer

Efficient deliveries

Our work with business will help reduce congestion and improve air quality

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