Achieving net zero in the water sector

Inclusive culture progress recognised through achievement of Clear Assured Platinum accreditation

Achieving Clear Assured Platinum accreditation demonstrates Mott MacDonald’s rapid and sustained progress on embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across the business. Anna Sirmoglou, EDI manager for UK and Europe, reflects on the achievements to date and how the commitment to making EDI business as usual has made a lasting impact.

Contribution of nature-based solutions to solving UK water problems demonstrated by innovative new project

First phase of a collaborative Mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions programme, supported by Ofwat’s Innovation Fund, has concluded. Mott MacDonald technical director for nature-based solutions Marieke Nieuwaal shares the achievements to date, lessons learned and the next phase of work for this project.

What fairer and faster means in practice for decarbonisation

Delivering decarbonisation fairer and faster was the theme of Carbon Crunch 2025 in London this autumn. Keynote speaker Nigel Topping, the new chair of the Climate Change Committee, along with other speakers at the event explored why fairer matters and how going faster is critical to competitiveness.

Making net zero business as usual is critical

How Port of Dover is leading the way on the drive to net zero was presented at Carbon Crunch 2025 in London and the session explored why decarbonisation strategies must be translated into tangible activities.

Driving sustainability through innovation and AI

Google’s ambitious climate strategy is one that focuses not only on reducing its own environmental impact but also on enabling others to meet their sustainability goals. Speaking at Carbon Crunch 2025 in London, Google director of sustainability for Europe, Middle East and Africa Adam Elman outlined how the tech giant views its role as extending beyond its own decarbonisation.

Richard Bowen: bringing clients and stakeholders together to ensure infrastructure success

We spoke to Richard about his career highlights, the importance of collaboration and how his team’s work is vital to society.

Eimon Smith: champion of well-being, eager collaborator and environmental leader at Mott MacDonald

We spoke with Eimon about what her typical day looks like, how active listening empowers collaboration, and her advice to professionals looking to grow their careers.

Muhammad Haidir: solving complex challenges and delivering sustainable solutions in Indonesia

Muhammad shares insights on how he is helping to build resilient cities, foster collaboration and champion sustainable change in Indonesia as part of his role in our water team.

Roxanna Thomas: building a culture of inclusion and collaboration at Mott MacDonald

We caught up with Roxanna to learn about her career journey, how trust empowers innovation, and why embracing curiosity helps her champion inclusion and growth across the organization.

Speedy Hire launches industry first Biodiversity Impact Score developed with Mott MacDonald

Speedy Hire, the UK’s leading provider of tools and equipment, has launched an industry first Biodiversity Impact Score for construction hire equipment.

NSPCC calls on property sector to embed children’s safety into placemaking

The NSPCC, in partnership with Mott MacDonald and sponsored by Related Argent, has published a major new report ‘Building Safer Communities for Children’, calling on the property sector to make children’s safety a core principle of how places are designed, built and managed.

Mott MacDonald helps develop environmental guidance for UK space industry

The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) has published The UK Spaceports and Launch Operators: Industry Good Practice Guidance for the Assessment of Environmental Effect, developed by a range of space and environmental industry experts including Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald elevates technical delivery for AMP8 with four senior hires

Mott MacDonald has appointed four senior leaders into newly created technical delivery director roles. The new technical delivery director appointments will sharpen project governance, efficiency and programme outcomes for UK water clients.

Pioneering carbon management in the Australian water sector

This is the story of how we partnered with South East Water to develop the decarbonisation roadmap, processes and internal capability that has put it ahead of future reporting obligations.

Shaping AI

For decades, we have been digital innovators, using technology to optimise our projects and deliver brilliant outcomes for clients and communities. Now, we’re bringing that same mindset to unlocking excellence with AI.