The Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Person or Team Award recognises individuals or teams who have shown exceptional dedication to environmental stewardship, climate action, and the pursuit of net-zero goals.
In a time when ecological challenges demand urgent attention, this award celebrates those who have made transformative contributions by reshaping practices, policies, and mindsets, paving the way for a more sustainable future.
The Heathrow POD System Team took the honours in 2024 after fighting back following COVID to continue their exceptional work.
The Heathrow POD parking system sets a benchmark in sustainable airport transport with its autonomous, zero-emission transport service. Since 2011, the team has eliminated 910,000 bus journeys, cutting 1,300 tonnes of CO2. The POD uses half the energy per passenger of typical airport transport and achieves 99% availability, providing seamless transit for over five million passengers. Now expanding internationally, the POD exemplifies eco-friendly innovation and corporate responsibility, supporting Heathrow’s sustainability goals.
The team were over the moon to take the top prize on 28 November.
“We were shut down during Covid and we’ve put in a lot of hard work to come back from that,” said James Boot, light rail operations manager at Heathrow Rail. “Getting POD back up and running has been hard work, but an absolute joy.”
“POD is a very niche product but we’re loved by everyone who uses it. The service is performing really well and we’re getting great feedback from our customers. There’s still a lot of work to do but we have a brilliant product and it’s great to see it receive this award.”
Carlisle Support Services sponsored the Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Person or Team Award, which was presented by Director of Rail Strategy Steve Cere.
“We couldn’t be prouder to sponsor this award,” he said. “This sponsorship honours not only the innovators but also the many frontline workers who contribute daily to a greener future. Their dedication and efforts set a benchmark for excellence in sustainable development, inspiring us and the entire industry to strive for a more sustainable tomorrow.”
Highly Commended
Sicut Enterprises Ltd, Sicut Enterprises Ltd
Green Travel Pledge Team, Rail Delivery Group
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We have exciting sponsorship opportunities available for the 2025 awards.
If you’re interested in discussing this further or would like to put forward nominations from your team for future awards, please feel free to contact us by email at [email protected] or call us on 01530 816 440.
You can also find out more and view the upcoming pictures and videos from the evening by visiting our website www.RailStaffAwards.com.
