This webinar is an opportunity to explore the findings of the annual progress reports from the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC), the independent body advising government on climate action.  

The webinar will feature a presentation from the CCC on its latest reports to parliament on progress with reducing emissions and adapting to climate change. 

This will be followed by a panel discussion, bringing together a group of transport professionals to reflect on the CCC’s findings and the implications for the sector. 

This session is part of CIHT’s ongoing commitment to supporting climate leadership across the transportation sector. It follows directly from our recent CIHT CLIMATES initiative which highlighted the need for greater professional engagement with the CCC’s advice and progress reports.  

Free to attend- open to CIHT members and non-members alike. 

Why attend?

• Gain a clear understanding of the Climate Change Committee's latest assessment of the UK's progress towards Net Zero and what it means for the transport sector.
• Hear expert analysis of the report's key findings, recommendations and the implications for highways and transportation professionals.
• Explore the practical actions that organisations and practitioners can take to reduce emissions and support the UK's climate ambitions.
• Understand the policy and industry changes likely to shape future transport planning, infrastructure and investment decisions.
• Take part in the discussion by asking questions and sharing perspectives with leading experts and fellow professionals.
• Earn valuable CPD while keeping up to date with one of the UK's most influential annual climate reports for transport and infrastructure professionals.

Speakers and panellists 

Aaron McMahon

Aaron is the Lead Surface Transport Analyst at the Climate Change Committee, the Government’s independent advisor on climate change. He specialises in road and rail decarbonisation and provides advice to the Government on how to achieve its climate targets.

Emily See

Emily is Amey’s Highway Market Director focusing on working with Local Authorities and National Highways to achieve their strategic objectives. With 13 years of experience in the sector, Emily is passionate about supporting the sector with key priorities such as decarbonisation, asset management and innovation. She is also actively engaged in the sector and is the immediate Past LGTAG President focusing on rebuilding the foundations of asset management across our sector.

Dr Mansi Desai

Dr Mansi Desai is a Chartered Environmentalist and Technical Director and Head of Sustainability at Pell Frischmann. With more than 20 years' experience, she helps clients develop practical, evidence-based solutions that accelerate decarbonisation, strengthen climate resilience, and deliver wider sustainability outcomes across transport, infrastructure, water, housing, and major development projects.

Mansi specialises in embedding sustainability and carbon management into decision-making, enabling organisations to identify low-carbon, future-ready solutions that balance environmental, social, and economic objectives. She has worked with local authorities, national agencies, and private sector organisations across the UK and internationally, supporting the development and delivery of sustainable infrastructure strategies and programmes.

Alongside her professional role, Mansi is a UK delegate to the PIARC World Road Association Technical Committee on Decarbonisation of Highway Construction and Maintenance, providing an international perspective on emerging approaches to reducing emissions across the transport sector.

She is passionate about translating policy and ambition into practical action, helping organisations deliver measurable sustainability outcomes and long-term value.