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<p>An Environmental Statement is prepared by HS2 Ltd to support each hybrid Bill deposit.
Statements were prepared in 2013 and 2017 for Phase One and Phase 2a respectively,
to summarise the findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment process. Beyond the
point of Royal Assent environmental surveys continue to be undertaken and are used
to inform further decisions, requirements and additional mitigations where appropriate.</p><p>
</p><p>In respect of low carbon fuels, HS2 Ltd sets the toughest standards for both
site plant and vehicle engine standards as described in Information Paper E31 and
the project closely monitors compliance with these standards held here: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/672406/E31_-_Air_Quality_v1.5.pdf__;!!HEBAkwG3r5RD!ps_OqPI7RCq_L7AdhVMZhf2GMIk2T7ZleINk8wQlJM-Dn7jc0MBIuCDOtDC4L1USRSJf$"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/672406/E31_-_Air_Quality_v1.5.pdf</a>
and here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/960731/E14_Air_Quality_v1.3.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/960731/E14_Air_Quality_v1.3.pdf</a></p><p>
</p><p>HS2 Ltd has set a challenging target to reduce carbon during the construction
of Phase 1 by 50% and has asked its contractors to develop plans to improve the quality
of their supply chain vehicle fleets as these are renewed over the life of their contract,
and issued advice to them regarding the suitability and adoption of new vehicle engine
types, fuels and related standards, where there is a business case for their adoption.</p><p>
</p><p>HS2 Ltd and the supply chain remain focused on developing and implementing
practical ways to improve impacts on air quality, and alternative fuels are one area
of consideration. The HS2 Ltd Air Quality team support project delivery partners by
making informed choices based on evidenced market offerings, with a view to ensuring
that HS2 Ltd takes an industry lead on this subject.</p>
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