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Our commitment to climate action

Since publishing our first climate action strategy in 2021, we have moved quickly to reduce our emissions and wider environmental impact.

We reported a 40% reduction in emissions for 2024/25 and are making rapid progress towards the target we set with the Science Based Targets initiative:

“To reduce scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline year, and to measure and reduce scope 3 emissions.”

Examples of changes and initiatives rolled out across the company are:

We relaunched our Goal 13 climate action strategy, aligning with:

  • SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production – focusing on waste and materials.
  • SDG 13: Climate action – continuing our commitment to climate and nature.

We’ve committed to using ISCC certified and RFAS approved hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in our own machines. Implemented late in the year, we expect to see a significant drop in scope 1 emissions next year. HVO can reduce GHG emissions by >80% compared to diesel.

To support the HVO rollout, we’ve refreshed our No Idling campaign. Even with cleaner fuels, cutting unnecessary engine time saves money and emissions.

We’re piloting the Gaia Automate system to better manage site fuel and energy use. Following an initial trial, a full pilot is underway. Our goal is to install Automate on 10 sites by year-end.

£2 million invested in our in-house fleet. Excavators and dumpers feature enhanced safety features. New vans feature low-emission EcoBlue diesel engines, selected with emissions and fuel efficiency in mind.

We launched a mandatory 45-minute online training session to ensure everyone understands their environmental responsibilities and how to reduce our impact.

We relaunched our bespoke site surplus app, to kickstart the habit of reallocating surplus materials and products within the business.

A six-month trial at Port of Dover proved that hydrogen lighting eliminated emissions and noise and saved 4.56 tCO₂e with no extra cost. We hosted a CPD webinar with GeoPura to explore hydrogen’s potential for clean site power.

With EVs growing in popularity, we’ve started installing charging points on sites.

We ran a fun and educational competition encouraging sites to build bug hotels and published guidance for future reference.

Our Goal 13 climate action strategy has been a priority for us since its launch in April 2021.

During this time, we have deepened our understanding and made significant progress towards our initial objectives. We have now updated the strategy to align with the business’s anticipated future direction as we continue to evolve.

Goal 13 climate action strategy
Goal 13 carbon report infographic

We voluntarily publish an annual PPN 06/21 carbon reduction plan, documenting our commitments and actions taken in the year.

We have established new commitments aligned with UN SDG 12 Responsible Consumption & Production:

  • No non-hazardous excavation waste to landfill by 2030
  • No avoidable waste to landfill by 2040
Carbon reduction plan

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