Mosodi was delighted to attend this year’s Greater Manchester Green Summit 2026 as a marketplace stallholder, invited by the Green Economy team. Hosted at the world‑leading sustainable venue Co‑op Live, the summit brought together organisations, policymakers and community groups working to accelerate climate action and support Greater Manchester’s transition to a low‑carbon future.

Sustainable Mobility Highlighted as a Key Driver of Net Zero

This year’s summit emphasised the need for a holistic approach to sustainable mobility, with transport, planning, skills, housing and innovation all recognised as central to region‑wide decarbonisation.

Mayor Andy Burnham reaffirmed Greater Manchester’s ambition to deliver the UK’s first fully electric public transport system by 2030, supported by continued investment in the Bee Network and the expansion of active travel routes. These efforts aim to provide residents with more reliable, accessible and low‑carbon travel options as part of the wider 2038 carbon‑neutrality target.

Skills, Innovation & Cross‑Sector Collaboration

Speakers across the event highlighted the increasing demand for green skills within mobility, infrastructure and spatial planning. Meeting Greater Manchester’s long‑term climate goals will require a skilled and diverse workforce, accessible training and reskilling pathways, and strong collaboration across public, private and voluntary sectors. Long‑term opportunities in sustainable transport and future mobility were identified as essential for supporting the transition.

As part of its commitment to developing future talent, Mosodi is collaborating with students at Manchester Metropolitan University, ranked number one in the People & Planet University League 2025/26 and within the top 8% globally in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025. Through a Live Client Brief, students are exploring ethical and ESG‑aligned approaches to designing a marketing campaign. The collaboration highlights the important role young people will play in shaping the future of sustainable transport, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas into the sector.

A Joined‑Up Approach to Climate Action

Beyond transport, the summit examined Greater Manchester’s whole‑system approach to climate action. Key themes included housing retrofit and energy efficiency, circular economy principles, community‑led initiatives, and the links between sustainability, health and wellbeing. Retrofitting homes and public buildings, strengthening supply chains and reducing material waste were identified as essential steps in supporting a fair, resilient transition.

Looking Ahead

The coming decade will be critical as Greater Manchester moves from plans and pilot projects to delivering net zero at scale. Progress will depend on practical solutions that can be implemented widely, continued innovation across mobility and infrastructure, and close collaboration between organisations, communities and local government. Sustained investment in skills and a strong focus on residents’ needs will be vital to ensuring climate action is both effective and fair.

The summit provided valuable space for organisations to share ideas, strengthen partnerships and explore new ways of working together towards the region’s long‑term sustainability goals. Mosodi welcomed the opportunity to be part of these discussions and remains committed to supporting the collective effort to create a cleaner, healthier and better‑connected Greater Manchester.