Whistl’s Irene Boctor has been ranked 13th in the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players list, placing her highest among female nominees in this year’s recognition of individuals driving practical progress towards a lower-carbon transport industry.
Now in its fifth year, the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players list recognises individuals turning decarbonisation ambitions into practical action. From 60 nominations, Irene was shortlisted at number 13, highlighting her contribution to embedding sustainability into Whistl’s business strategy and accelerating the transition to lower-carbon transport.
Over the past 12 months, Irene has helped translate Whistl’s decarbonisation ambitions into tangible operational improvements, strengthening carbon reporting and governance, improving data quality through independent verification, and identifying opportunities to reduce emissions across the business.
A particular focus has been supporting the expansion of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) across Whistl’s transport network. The lower-carbon alternative to conventional diesel is helping deliver emissions reductions while longer-term zero-emission technologies continue to develop.
Irene has also worked closely with suppliers and customers to improve emissions transparency and encourage collaboration on carbon reduction initiatives. Through customer engagement, sales team education and environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, she has helped raise awareness of sustainable transport and translate complex carbon data into meaningful business insights.
This work supports Whistl’s wider ambition to achieve net zero by 2045, demonstrating how a practical, data-led approach to decarbonisation can deliver environmental benefits while supporting commercial success.
Irene Boctor, Head of ESG & Sustainability, said: “Decarbonisation is not simply an environmental responsibility; it is an opportunity to improve how we operate, work more closely with our customers and suppliers, and make better-informed business decisions. By combining reliable data with practical measures such as alternative fuels, we can make meaningful progress today while continuing to prepare for the technologies of the future.”
Irene’s recognition reflects the growing importance of sustainability expertise in the transport sector and the role individuals can play in turning industry-wide ambitions into measurable progress.