UK transport organization participates in UNESCO's World Engineering Day 2025 initiative
On the 4th of March 2025, the UNESCO World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2025 was launched at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This year-long campaign, jointly operated by UNESCO and the World Federation for Engineering Organisations (WFEO), aims to put engineering in the global spotlight and inspire the next generation.
One of the official partners for WED 2025 is Transport UK, a leading provider of rail and bus services across the United Kingdom. The company's commitment to sustainable development aligns perfectly with this year's WED theme: "Shaping our sustainable future through engineering."
Transport UK's film for UNESCO World Engineering Day showcases the dedication of its staff and engineers. The film demonstrates how the company is helping to address SDG 11 - "Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable."
Alan Pilbeam, Chief Commercial Officer of Transport UK Group, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, "We are proud to be a part of this global initiative. Our services aim to make cities, towns, and villages safer, more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable."
Jacques de Mereuil, Executive Director of the WFEO, echoed this sentiment, expressing his excitement about having Transport UK as a partner for WED 2025.
The WED 2025 campaign highlights the achievements of engineers and engineering around the world and promotes engineering as a career. It focuses on the role of engineering in meeting the UN's Sustainable Development Goal targets, and this year, the theme focuses on the essential role of engineering in achieving the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Mustafa Shehu, President of the WFEO, stated that WED 2025 aims to inspire the next generation, saying, "We want to showcase how engineering can create a better, more sustainable future for everyone."
The campaign content, including a multimedia hub dedicated to Transport UK, is hosted on the WED website at www.worldengineeringday.net. Transport UK's WED content can be viewed at https://worldengineeringday.net/partner-stories/transport-uk/.
Moreover, Transport UK invests over £10 million in green technology across its rail network, with more planned investments. This commitment to sustainability is evident in the company's services, which are designed to reduce carbon emissions and promote a greener, more sustainable future.
With an estimated global reach of over 100 million individuals, the WED campaign is set to make a significant impact. Transport UK's insights and expertise will form an integral part of this 12-month campaign, as the company continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable development and engineering excellence.
