travel plan accreditation
Once your travel plan is up and running, you can look into having it accredited by the Smarter Choices team. Accreditation demonstrates that your travel plan meets specific criteria and is available in three award levels:
Bronze
To achieve this level of accreditation you must be able to demonstrate that you have the support of company management, have produced a travel plan document and that your staff have been made aware or your proposals. You must ensure that all current travelling patterns have been monitored and assessed.
Silver
To progress to silver level you must have implemented projects and proposals as detailed in your travel plan to encourage modal shift. This level of accreditation involves liaising with local transport providers and your local authority travel plan co-ordinator.
Gold
To achieve this level of accreditation you must be able to demonstrate a change in travelling patterns and have a proven long-term commitment to travel planning (minimum 3 years).
Accreditation can be an excellent opportunity to demonstrate that your company is committed to sustainability and staff-wellbeing. Gaining this recognised award can attract significant press interest and will help underpin your company’s reputation among customers and potential employees.
Roll of Honour
Below is the list of companies in Tyne and Wear that have achieved this prestigious award. If you think your organisation may be eligible for an accreditation award please email contact@gosmarter.co.uk.
| Gateshead College ACE Team Valley |
Silver |
| Gateshead International Stadium |
Silver |
| EDF Energy Doxford International |
Gold |
| Sunderland University |
Gold |
| T-Mobile Doxford International |
Silver |
| Barclays Doxford International |
Silver |
| Newcastle Hospitals Trust |
Gold TBC |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus |
Gold |
| Brewin Dolphin |
Bronze |
| Muckle LLP |
Silver |
| JMP Newcastle |
Gold |
| Quorum Business Park |
Gold |
| Gateshead Skills Academy |
Silver |
| Cobalt Business Park |
Gold |
| Newcastle University |
Gold |
| Team Valley Links |
Bronze |
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