The UK carbon management revolution: opportunities and risk in focus

The UK’s infrastructure sector faces a decisive decade. Climate change is reshaping how projects are financed, delivered, and maintained, while ageing assets demand urgent renewal or improved resilience against extreme weather.

And with institutions like National Highways, Transport for London, and the Environment Agency committed to ambitious carbon targets, carbon management is shaping competitiveness and long-term strategy across the sector.

A new report from Re-flow Management explores these challenges and opportunities, while offering practical insights for decision-makers as they balance growth opportunities with rising compliance and financial risks.

Why this report matters for decision-makers

This report sets out recent updates and practical ways to align organisations with current industry trends.

The report includes:

• The financial and operational risks of inaction, including how climate-driven events are disrupting insurance and credit markets

• The frameworks shaping delivery, from PAS 2080 and DMRB LA 114

• Practical steps for embedding carbon management into project workflows

Gain insights into UK carbon initiatives

The report outlines commitments and innovations that are reshaping UK infrastructure.

This covers:

• How major projects embed carbon reduction in design and delivery through early intervention and whole‑life approaches

• The role of innovation in materials and methods, including warm-mix asphalt, cement-free concrete, and circular economy principles

• Practical examples of carbon reduction, with digital tools used for consistent carbon accounting

• How initiatives worth billions are driving measurable reductions in embodied and operational carbon

Trusted sources

This report draws on data and guidance from the Met Office, Health and Safety Executive, Amey, National Highways, Construction Leadership Council, BSI, the BBC, and more.

Further detail is available in the full report. Download to see how carbon management is shaping strategy across UK infrastructure.