Ricardo plc, founded in 1915 and headquartered in Shoreham-by-Sea, UK, is a global engineering and environmental consultancy specializing in the transport, energy, and environment sectors. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including strategic consulting, engineering design, and environmental solutions, serving industries such as automotive, rail, energy, and defense. Ricardo is committed to sustainability and innovation, focusing on clean energy and low-carbon technologies to address global challenges. With a global presence, Ricardo collaborates with clients worldwide to deliver cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency and performance.
Ricardo achieved 393kW of net power with its multi-stack hydrogen fuel cell module, utilizing virtual engineering tools to accelerate development and reduce prototyping costs.
By leveraging innovative on-site solutions from sustainable waste materials directly on farms, BIOCCUS helps meet carbon regulations while enhancing sustainability and resilience.
Ricardo has developed the Persistence Assessment Tool to improve the consistency, transparency and robustness of chemical assessments required by global regulations.
Ricardo expertise in predicting and monitoring air quality and vehicle fleet performance will enable transport authorities to evaluate the impacts of mobility services and implement effective clean air zones in towns and cities.
Mexico’s potential for renewable energy generation, the location of its ports on busy shipping routes, and strong trading relations make the country well suited as a zero-carbon shipping fuel hub. Effective regulation could make such fuels commercially viable within the decade.
Ricardo is continuing its long-established partnership with the UK Government through its management of the UK’s National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI).
Ricardo is one of a growing number of leading players to have joined the organisation which is now seeking to support the waterborne transport sector achieve zero emissions by 2050.
Fiona Twisse, Senior Technical Consultant For Sustainable Transport, Ricardo Energy & Environment, on Sustainable Aviation Fuel and the ‘Green Fuels, Green Skies’ competition.