Sustainable Development of Mosgortrans Combined with Improved Environmental Performance

Environmental Transformation of Urban Transport

The transition to eco-friendly transport is a natural stage in the development of modern megacities. During the webinar, Vladislav Shustov, an environmental engineer at Mosgortrans, shares practical experience in integrating sustainable development principles into the operations of one of Europe's largest transport companies.

The speaker analyzes in detail how replacing the traditional diesel fleet with electric buses affects not only air quality but also the entire maintenance infrastructure, including reducing the risks of territory pollution.

Electric Buses: Comprehensive Environmental Impact

The introduction of electric buses solves several environmental problems of operational sites and the urban environment at once. The speaker demonstrates by example that abandoning diesel fuel is not just about reducing CO2 emissions on the route.

• Elimination of diesel stations. The transition to electric charging stations minimizes the risks of oil spills. This is critically important, as fuels and lubricants entering the storm sewer lead to accelerated wear of local treatment facilities.
• Reduction of hazardous waste volumes. The amount of materials contaminated with oil products (rags, filters) decreases, which simplifies the waste management system at the enterprise.
• Modernization of heating systems. Replacing diesel cabin heaters with electric ones further reduces the negative impact on the environment.
• Reduction of noise pollution. Electric buses operate 30% quieter than their diesel counterparts, which directly affects the comfort of residents near highways.

Digitalization of Processes and Emissions Control

Sustainable development requires accurate accounting and minimization of resource consumption. The presentation details the transition to electronic waybills.

The implementation of a special mobile application for drivers and medical personnel made it possible to completely abandon paper document flow when releasing transport onto the line. This solution saves about 1.5 tons of paper monthly.

In addition, the enterprise strictly controls greenhouse gas emissions. The scientific department has developed a calculation methodology that allows tracking the dynamics of carbon footprint reduction as the share of electric buses in the fleet increases.

Visualization in the Waste Management System

Effective separate waste collection is impossible without a clear navigation system for line personnel. Drawing on experience in the automotive industry, the speaker offers simple but effective solutions.

• Color coding. Using colored tape and laminated signs to mark containers (e.g., red for waste with oil products, green for waste paper and plastic).
• Visualization of waste types. Placing images of specific types of garbage on containers helps employees quickly navigate the work process without reading the text.
• Adaptation for cleaning services. Color coding of bags (using colored tape) allows personnel who do not speak Russian to accurately sort waste for further disposal.

What you will learn from this webinar:

• How does the transition to electric buses affect the wear of local treatment facilities?
• What are the non-obvious environmental benefits of abandoning diesel stations in fleet territories?
• How does the introduction of electronic waybills help reduce paper consumption on the scale of a large enterprise?
• How to increase the efficiency of separate waste collection in production using simple visual solutions (colored tape, pictures)?
• How feasible is the use of electric buses in regions with a harsh climate?