August 2024

Tackling Scope 3 emissions: how Steer helps California's tech sector lead the way

Reducing Scope 3 emissions, particularly by decreasing employee car use, is a top priority for many companies, especially within California's influential tech sector. In this article, Parama Ghosh Roy , Los Angeles-based Principal Consultant at Steer, shares insights into our strategy for assisting some of the world's most recognised brands in addressing this challenge through Transportation Demand Management (TDM). Discover how we help these forward-thinking multinationals advance their Net Zero goals across the US West Coast and beyond. Read more here.

Navigating planning reforms: how Steer's new Story Map prioritizes sustainable development

Steer consultants Steven Bishop and Oliver Russell have introduced Steer’s new Planning Reform Story Map to explore the impacts of recent changes in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The key question they address is: How can we prioritize housing development that is well-connected by high-frequency, high-quality, sustainable transport and fast, reliable digital infrastructure while also gaining the support of local communities? Discover how our Story Map is helping organizations understand and adapt to these changes here.

Steer advises on key strategic transaction in the Italian aviation sector

We are proud to have acted as the Technical and Commercial Advisor for the sale of a 49% stake in 2i Aeroporti, which manages nearly a third of Italy's passenger traffic and 70% of its cargo. This transaction, involving Ardian and Crédit Agricole Assurances transferring their stake to Asterion Industrial Partners, underscores the strategic value of Italy’s airport infrastructure. Steer's comprehensive due diligence across five major airports, including Milan Malpensa and Naples, ensured a smooth and seamless transition, demonstrating our aviation sector expertise. Read more here.

Business mindset in US passenger rail: insights and strategies

In response to the transformative funding and opportunities presented by the Federal Rail Authority’s Corridor Identification and Development (FRA CID) program, Steer has developed a series of articles exploring how a business mindset can improve the development and delivery of passenger rail in the US. The series begins with Steer Director Alasdair Dawson's insights on how effective product provision can achieve sustainability and equity goals, followed by Steer Director Masroor Hasan's focus on maintaining customer, investor, and delivery priorities amidst significant funding, and concludes with Steer Associate Director Mark Mukherji's agile approach to sustaining project momentum within the FRA CID Program. Explore the series here.

Election reflections: What did we learn from Steer’s post-election policy sessions?

Our Election Reflections series has concluded, but understanding the new Government’s legislative agenda is just beginning. Over the past four weeks, Steer brought together twelve experts across six events, totalling 180 minutes of unique insight. We went beyond the headlines with in-depth discussions featuring the UK’s leading industry figures and our talented colleagues, covering topics such as devolution, electric vehicles (EVs), economic policy, transport policy, buses, and rail. Read our key takeaways here.

A view from the green: transport operations at Championship and Olympic Golf

As Olympic golf took centre stage, our Head of Sports & Major Events, Simon Hall , shared his expertise in managing the complex transport and mobility needs that major golf events entail. Drawing from his recent experience supporting The R&A at The 152nd Open Championship in Troon last month, Simon offers valuable insights into the logistical challenges and solutions for ensuring smooth operations at such high-profile events. Read the full article here.