An article in the journal, New Civil Engineer, highlights a report by the Road Investment Scrutiny Panel on key road issues including "whole economy decarbonisation", "clarity on how the road network’s contribution to achieving net zero will be managed", and "demonstration of the consistent and competent application of carbon valuation in appraisal".
The report supports concerns that prompted the current legal challenge by Green Party member, Dr. Andrew Boswell, disputing the approach taken by National Highways in estimating carbon emissions from UK road schemes.