The chief executive of Bristol-based alternative transport group Sustrans, Malcolm Shepherd, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
The accolade is in recognition of his contribution towards protecting the environment and improving people’s health. 
Sustrans’ vision is that by 2020 four out of five local journeys will be made by bike, foot or public transport – double the current figure.
Malcolm’s early career was in industry where he held finance director and commercial director roles with several large companies. He has worked for 24 years in the charity sector as a volunteer, consultant and trustee, having been a founding member of Saferworld and a director of Friends of the Earth – including three years as chair.
He was on the council of the National Trust, was a Cycling England board member and held various other roles in the sector.
Malcolm, pictured, said: “This award is a great, and unexpected, honour for me. It means more than I can say and I am most grateful.
“It is humbling that the contribution I have made towards protecting the environment and improving people’s health has been recognised so generously.
“I have had the great privilege to work for, and with, a series of inspiring organisations, most recently Sustrans, who have given me the opportunity to put into practice my own deeply held convictions, and help make a tangible difference to the everyday lives of so many people.
“I have been inspired by the many talented people I have had the pleasure to work with over the years, most particularly my colleagues at Sustrans. This award is also recognition of their work.
“The journey thus far has required immense energy and determination, but my driving force re-mains a desire to safeguard our future and foster the health and well-being of the generations to come.”
