Celebrating Progress on PAS 2080: A Reflection on Our Journey Together

Celebrating Progress on PAS 2080: A Reflection on Our Journey Together

It’s been a fulfilling moment for me to see our work on PAS 2080 uniquely recognised in Highways Magazine. The feature highlights the collaborative efforts driving carbon reduction across the highways sector—and reminds me how far we’ve come, together.

What the Article Captured

The piece emphasises how PAS 2080 isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about creating an integrated system where whole-life carbon is embedded in decision-making. It spoke directly to the heart of my work: building carbon frameworks that connect design, delivery, and maintenance into one coherent sustainability story.

Insights from My LinkedIn Reflections

Over the past months I’ve shared some key reflections on LinkedIn—echoing the essence of what the article captures:

“Since April 2023 the updated version of PAS 2080 has been becoming the key standard to look at decarbonisation. I am enjoying working with companies … one key conversation is ‘how do we actually decarbonise’?” Linked In Article 1

“If you work in Highways Maintenance and you are only focusing on A1‑A5 of the LCA then you aren’t meeting the requirements of PAS 2080…” Linked In Article 2

These posts underline a simple truth: avoiding carbon emissions—from the outset—is often more powerful than trying to offset them downstream.

Bringing It All Together—Client Projects in Focus

I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with dynamic organisations on their PAS 2080 journey. Some recent highlights include:

• Kiely Bros, as shared in our recent blog post, earned full PAS 2080 certification—no non-conformances—and implemented a culture of innovation across the business.
• Multevo, announced on World Environment Day, achieving certification while launching industry-first tools and vehicles like the dual-fuel Hydrovo.
• RSTA, where I authored their second Carbon Emissions document—building capacity for local authorities to embed carbon logic into highway maintenance decisions.

Each of these stories is a testament to the shift from compliance to leadership in sustainability.

Why This Matters

As the Highways Magazine article rightly points out, PAS 2080 is shifting mind-sets—especially around maintenance and lifecycle impacts. It’s no longer acceptable to focus only on the product stage while neglecting usage and upkeep.

The standard is helping frame better procurement, smarter design decisions, and stronger collaboration throughout supply chains—offering both environmental and economic dividends.

Your Next Step?

If you haven’t yet considered the full meaning of PAS 2080—especially the “B” stage lifecycle impacts—now’s the time to start the conversation. Whether you’re tracking carbon, innovating materials, or looking to certify, PYE Management can be your guide.

Let’s talk about how we can embed whole-life carbon thinking into your strategy. Send me a message anytime—I’d love to connect.

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