Net Zero 2045
Climate chA nge is the biggest challenge we face
net zero at Srm
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our role from our Sustainability Director Simon Richards here
of total UK GHG influenced by the built environment
(UKGBC, 2021)
42%
UK Emissions
Built Environment
Other
The buildings and infrastructure that form our built environment are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Reducing these emissions and transitioning
to Net Zero poses a significant challenge.
The construction industry has a vital role to play in addressing the climate emergency.
We are placemakers and an industry of problem solvers who can harness our engineering excellence to deliver a built environment fit for our future.
There’s no silver bullet to this issue, and whilst our strategy is ambitious, it reflects the scale of the climate emergency that we all face and have a responsibility to address.
We will not be able to deliver this alone. Engagement and collaboration will be key. We all have a part to play.
Our Net Zero plan has been developed to ensure we take immediate and sustained action as we reach for our 2045 goal. Our aim is to make a positive impact on communities and the environment in which we operate, as we construct a better world for future generations.
OUR CHALLENGE
OUR CARBON PRINCIPLES
Don't Delay
Collaborate
Be Brave
Reduce
Transparency
Don't Delay
Collaborate
Be Brave
Reduce
Transparency
Don’t let the magnitude of the
challenge delay action
Work with the whole of Sir Robert McAlpine and the wider industry
We will have to do things differently and embrace change
Focus on reducing our emissions and long term benefit
We will be open, honest and
transparent always
OUR COMMITMENTS
Read more about the why the SBTi is important from our Company Carbon Manager, Simon Leek
The standard has enabled us to set ambitious and credible science-based Net Zero targets, aligned to our own carbon principles and with the Paris Agreement’s goal of keeping planetary warming to 1.5°C, thus limiting the worst impacts of climate change.
Crucially, our targets include all material sources of direct and indirect emissions, including those of our supply chain, and prioritise deep emission reductions of 90% by 2045. Before permanently neutralising residual emissions in line with SBTi criteria and reaching Net Zero.
We know reaching Net Zero will not be easy, but it’s increasingly clear that we no longer have the luxury of failure.
In the absence of policy and regulation, voluntary standards such as the SBTi’s Net-Zero standard are essential for providing a clear, consistent,
and science-based definition of Net Zero.
OUR TARGETS
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
tCO₂ e
4
3
2
1
Net Zero Emissions
Commence direct emissions (S1&2) offsetting
Neutralise residual value chain emissions
Offset direct (S1&2) emissions
1.5°C aligned emissions pathway
Target year emission reductions within value chain
Emission reductions within value chain
GHG EMISSIONS ACROSS THE VALUE CHAIN BY 2045
NET ZERO
Achieve long term target and neutralise residual emissions of full value chain through the permanent removal and storage of carbon from the atmosphere via the purchase of high quality,
certified removals
NEUTRALISE RESIDUAL VALUE CHAIN EMISSIONS:
During our transition to Net Zero take action to mitigate emissions beyond our value chain by purchasing high quality, certified credits equivalent to our direct scope 1&2 emissions
OFFSET OUR DIRECT SCOPE
1 & 2 EMISSIONS
Reduce absolute scope 1,2 & 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 90%
2045 LONG TERM TARGET:
Reduce absolute scope 1,2 & 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 42%
2030 NEAR TERM TARGET:
OUR NET ZERO
ALIGNED PATHWAY
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Sir Robert McAlpine 2023
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To be renowned for our work with clients and communities as we construct a better world for future generations.
In order to realise that vision and continue proudly building Britain's future heritage, we want to help lead the transition to Net Zero and develop solutions that address this challenge.
Our vision
It won’t be easy. We know it can’t be achieved alone.
It’s why we developed our carbon principles to guide us
and underpin our Net Zero strategy.
In 2020 we made a commitment to become Net Zero by 2025 for our direct emissions. Halfway towards this milestone, we recognise this isn’t enough.
We will still offset our direct Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2025; it’s the right thing to do. But claiming Net Zero or carbon neutral status only detracts from the work that still needs to be done. Net Zero must mean more.
It’s why we have become one of the first major construction and engineering companies in the UK to have had its targets approved as Net Zero by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR SCIENCE BASED TARGETS IN FULL
Near-term Targets
Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.* Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 42% within the same timeframe.
*The target boundary includes
land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
Long-term Targets
Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by FY2045 from a FY2020 base year.* Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 90% within the same timeframe.
*The target boundary includes
land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
Overall net
zero target
Sir Robert McAlpine commits to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2045 from a FY2020 base year.
of our emissions are Scope 3
98%
With transparency a key principle, our footprint has been calculated in line with the GHG protocol corporate value chain standard and independently verified and validated in accordance with ISO 14064-3.
Our approach and methodology has also been reviewed by the SBTi and checked against its Net Zero standard, ensuring a robust, science-based approach has been adopted and that all material sources of emissions, including those of our supply chain, have been calculated as part of our footprint.
Given the significant impact our Scope 3 emissions have, bringing them within scope highlights this impact, and provides the impetus and opportunity to work collaboratively with our value chain to
target reductions.
Our performance
EMISSION REDUCTION INITIATIVES
Implementing initiatives to increase energy efficiency and reduce absolute carbon emissions.
COLLABORATION & INNOVATION
Supporting our clients and supply chain to achieve their own ambitions and drive innovation in low and zero carbon solutions.
OUR PEOPLE
Growing our expertise in delivering low and zero carbon solutions by engaging, training and empowering our people to make a difference.
PROCESS, SYSTEMS & DATA
Embedding carbon reduction into our decision making and ensuring the efficiency, accuracy and transparency of the data we collect.
All vehicles covered by our Sustainable travel policy to be ULEVs.
All company cars to be electric.
Review our commercial fleet and plant renewal plans.
Review energy strategies for all our non-leased offices and plant yards.
Develop and undertake energy efficiency drives.
Implement minimum carbon standards on all our projects.
Commit to the Climate Groups SteelZero and ConcreteZero initiatives.
Gain verification of our Net Zero Carbon targets by the SBTi.
rocure all elecricity on tariffs using 100% certified renewable energy.
Require the use of HVO fuel in all suitable plant and equipment.
2030
2027
2024
2023
ONGOING
Develop and roll out an in-use assessment for use by our clients on our projects.
Continue to grow our expertise in delivering Net Zero Carbon assets.
Collaborate with internal functions to fully transition to a NZC business.
Support industry initiatives to decarbonise and standardise our approach.
Implement a value chain engagement strategy to engender collaboration.
Share our knowledge, expertise and lessons learnt with our clients, peers and supply chain.
Invest, trial and upscale innovative low and zero carbon materials.
2025
ONGOING
Install EV charging across our non-leased offices and sites.
Develop an engagement campaign that challenges projects to reduce carbon.
Develop and undertake an employee commuter survey.
Embed carbon reduction requirements within all job roles and responsibilit-ies.
Continue the roll out of our carbon literacy programme to key disciplines.
Continue to support our multi-disciplinary Resource Efficiency Task Force.
Continue to support our multi-disciplinary Carbon Task Force .
Support remote working technology and flexible working.
Promote the use of SRMdrive, our ULEV car leasing scheme.
2025
2024
2023
ONGOING
Develop and implement a certified PAS2080 carbon management system.
Set embodied carbon benchmarks (kgCO2e/m2) on all projects.
Adopt our embodied carbon process on all projects.
Develop a carbon offsetting and removal strategy.
Embed carbon in our project governance process.
Step down our Net Zero targets to our sectors, monitor performance and set an internal price on carbon.
Implement our data improvement programme.
Maintain third party verification of our data.
2025
2024
2023
ONGOING
Our Net Zero action plan has been developed to ensure we take immediate and sustained action as we drive for
Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain by 2045.
OUR ACTION PLAN
Total Scope 3 emissions
(tCO2e)
Reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions
54%
2020
2021
2022
725,562
596,991
564,231
SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS
This spend-based approach uses Environmentally-Extended Input-Output data which align to US dollars. This highlights the importance of moving away from a spend-based approach and demonstrates the benefits that our data improvement programme will provide in 2023 and beyond.
We've reduced our Scope 3 emissions by 53%. However, this reduction has been significantly impacted by our newly revised approach to calculating it.
This significant change in our methodology means that we will be recalculating our baseline, using our revised calculation methodology, to ensure consistency. The baseline will be revised over the course of the coming financial year.
reduction in absolute emissions
71%
Total Scope
1 and 2 emissions
market based (tCO2e)
2020
2021
2022
5991
6273
3120
SCOPE 1 & 2 EMISSIONS
We've reduced our Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 71% since 2020.
This performance is driven by electrification of energy sources, the continued roll-out of renewable electricity tariffs and transition fuel, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO), as a replacement for more
carbon-intensive diesel.
reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2 & 3
carbon emissions
54%
We’ve made good progress to date, having reduced total Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions by 53% since 2020.
Scroll down for a detailed breakdown of our Scope 1,2 & 3 emissions performance.
Total Scope
1, 2, and 3 emissions
market based (tCO2e)
2020
2021
2022
731,553
603,264
567,351
Target 1.5 aligned emission pathway
Total scope 1,2 & 3 emissions - market based (t CO2e)
SCOPE 1, 2 & 3
CARBON EMISSIONS
Scope 1 & 2 Breakdown
2020
4%
Other
20%
Electricity
Market
Based
23%
Gas
52%
Diesel
Scope 1 & 2 Breakdown
2021
4%
Other
12%
Gas
26%
Electricity
Market
Based
57%
Diesel
Scope 1 & 2 Breakdown
2022
8%
Other
7%
Gas
18%
Electricity
Market Based
67%
Diesel
Scope 3 Breakdown
2020
2%
Other
14%
Purchased goods
& services
(non-product)
85%
Purchased goods & services (product)
Scope 3 Breakdown
2021
3%
Purchased goods
& services
(non-product)
4%
Other
93%
Purchased goods & services (product)
Scope 3 Breakdown
2022
4%
Purchased goods
& services
(non-product)
4%
Other
92%
Purchased goods & services (product)
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Other (Kerosene, HVO, F-Gas, Company Car)
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Other (capital goods, fuel and energy related activities, upstream transport and distribution, waste, business travel, employee commuting, investments)
ICE carbon champion at Oxford
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A platform approach & Net Zero at The Forge
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Innovative low carbon concrete at 1 Broadgate
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Design Group deliver low carbon solutions click to find out more
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Designing out carbon at 1 Centenary Way
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1 Centenary way
Net Zero at 100 Liverpool Street
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Transition to low carbon fuel
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Life Cycle Assessment at Edinburgh Park
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Saved 203 tCO2e through alternative timber roof design
Saved 100 tCO2e by using UK Ancaster limestone
A feasibility study to explore alternative construction methodologies and coverings for the main roof reduced embodied carbon by 203 tCO2e by switching to a glue laminated timber structure with tessalted aluminium tiles. Other carbon reduction measures included: replacing cement in the piled foundations and substructure with ground granulated blast slag (GGBS) - saving 433 tCO2e and UK Ancaster limestone for cladding - saving 100 tCO2e. During construction the project also utilised a 100% renewable energy backed tariff and encouraged staff to use park and ride services.
The successful carbon-saving initiatives at Gradel College, Oxford earned the project ICE Carbon Champion status.
ICE Carbon Champion status at Oxford
8% less steel and 13% less concrete compared to baseline
Fully electric, EPC 'A' and NABERS 5-star rated building
The approach maximises the efficiency of materials and minimises waste, with externally validated claims showing 8% less steel and 13% less concrete compared with a business-as-usual baseline. The Forge is also the first commercial building to be both constructed and operated in line with the UKGBC’s ‘Net Zero Carbon’ buildings framework. The building delivered a 38% embodied carbon (A1-A5) saving, initiatives included: optimised concrete mix designs and post consumer reclaimed raised access floor utlised in lieu of new – saving 497 (A1-A3) tCO2e. The building is fully electric, achieving an 'A' EPC rating and is expected to achieve a 5-star NABERS UK rating once fully operational.
The Forge is the world's first major commercial building to be designed and built using the platform approach to Design for Manufacture and Assembly (P-DfMA).
Platform approach & Net Zero Carbon at The Forge
20% reduction in embodied carbon (A1-A3) through the use of AACMs
43% reduction in the average carbon intensity of concrete mixes
Working with our supply chain, we developed this further in a later phase of piling to specify EcoPact Max concrete, an innovative cement alternative technology from Aggregate Industries that utilises alkali activated cementitious materials (AACMs) and high levels of GGBS (95%) to remove the need for any cement at all. This resulted in a 20% reduction in embodied carbon (A1-A3) compared to a typical mix, saving 356 tCO2e.
At 1 Broadgate, we increased the amount of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) content in the hard and soft piles to 70% and 95% respectively, with the soft pile mix a specially developed low carbon solution containing less than 12.5 kg cement per m³ of concrete.
Innovative low carbon concrete
77% reduction in embodied carbon (A1-A3) at Kingsway & Chesterfield hospitals
54% reduction in embodied carbon (A1-A3) at the National Rehabiliation Center
A prime example is our work on three healthcare schemes at Kingsway Hospital, Chesterfield Hospital and the National Rehabilitation Centre. At Kingsway and Chesterfield Hospitals, MDG’s alternative foundation designs reduced embodied carbon by up to 77%, saving over 1,000 tCO2e on each project. At the National Rehabilitation centre, embodied carbon was reduced by 54%, saving 538 tCO2e.
Our in-house design experts, McAlpine Design Group (MDG), embody our desire and capability to deliver low carbon solutions for our clients.
Design Group deliver low carbon solutions
64% steel frame recycled content
40% reduction in embodied carbon (A1-A3)
We worked with our supply chain partners to identify and install a steel frame solution which delivered a significant reduction in embodied carbon and had the added benefit of increasing the head height clearance on each floor. Our alternative solution increased the recycled content of the steel to 64%. Embodied carbon emissions decreased by 40%, 36% and 10% for the Whole Life Carbon Assessment stages A1 to A3, A1 to A5 and A to D, respectively.
By applying our expertise to scrutinise the design of our One Centenary Way project in Birmingham, we were able to deliver significant carbon reductions.
Designing out carbon at One Centenary Way
32% of existing frame reused (3,435 tCO2e saving)
49% of existing foundations & slabs reused (4086 tCO2e saving)
Carbon reduction was a primary driver, and from the outset of the design concept, the team looked to retain and reuse as much of the existing building as possible. This was coupled with design solutions focused on reducing the embodied carbon of the major building packages, like concrete and steel. The combination of these measures dramatically reduced the environmental impact of the building, which has gone on to win multiple industry accolades.
100 Liverpool Street was our client British Land’s first Net Zero Carbon development. Buy-in from everyone involved in the project helped our team deliver exceptional results.
Delivering British Land’s first Net Zero Carbon project
1 million litres of HVO fuel used to date.
2,500 tCO2e saved
We've used more than 1 million litres of HVO fuel on our projects, saving 2,500 tCO2e. And we've transitioned more than 50% of our vehicle fleet to run on HVO, with plans in place to increase this to around 80% by the end of 2023. On our A19 Highway Maintenance project we've saved 175 tCO2e alone by identifying plant and vehicles which could switch to HVO from diesel.
With alternative fuels such as Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO), reducing CO2 emissions by up to 90%, we're using them as a key transition fuel on our decarbonisation journey.
Transition to low carbon fuels
Over 1,000 tCO2e saved
Reuse of materials, optimised
concrete mixes & low carbon aluminium
The report detailed our methodology and inputs, along with the carbon savings realised and carbon emissions associated with the project at practical completion (upfront carbon – A1-A5) and end of life (life cycle embodied carbon - A1-A5, B1-B5 & C1-C4). We also captured lessons learnt from the process to improve the efficiency and accuracy of assessments on future projects. Supported by our reporting procedures, tools, and supply chain relationships, we ensured the assessment included: quantity and type of material/product delivered and intalled including project specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), transport distances for materials and products, fuel, electricity and water consumption and waste generated during construction.
At Edinburgh Park, we used our in-house capability to undertake an as-built Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the carbon emissions for our client at completion.
As-built life cycle assessment at Edinburgh Park
CASE STUDIES
Scope 1 emissions: direct emissions from sources owned or directly controlled by the organisation e.g., use of fuel in SRM plant
Scope 2 emissions: indirect emissions from purchased energy e.g., electricity we use
Scope 3 emissions: indirect emissions that are a consequence of our activities but arise from sources that are not owned or directly controlled by us e.g. embodied carbon of materials.
Science based pathway / target: trajectory/target to achieve global Net Zero emissions based on scientific evidence.
1.5°c aligned pathway: emissions are reduced in line with a 1.5°c warming scenario/budget. The scientific consensus is that we must limit global warming to 1.5°c or below to limit the worst impacts of climate change.
Net Zero: Permanently neutralising any residual emissions at the net-zero target year and any emissions released into the atmosphere thereafter. Residual emissions can not exceed 10% of baseline year emissions.
Residual emissions: emissions that remain after taking all possible actions to implement emissions reductions.
Carbon removal: permanent withdrawal and storage of carbon from the atmosphere as a result of deliberate human activities.
Carbon offset: emissions reduction or removal resulting from an action outside the organisations boundary used to counterbalance the organisations residual emissions.
Greenhouse gases: Greenhouse gases (GHGs) such as Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) are gases in the earth's atmosphere that trap heat.
Life cycle assessment: A procedure to quantify carbon emissions (embodied and operational) and other environmental impacts (such as acidification and eutrophication) through the life stages of a building. The EN 15978 standard is typically used to define the different life cycle stages.
Embodied carbon: The carbon emissions associated with the extraction and processing of materials, the energy and water consumption used by the factory in producing the products, transporting materials to site, and constructing the building. As well as the carbon emissions associated with the ‘in-use’ stage (maintenance, replacement, and emissions associated with refrigerant leakage) and ‘end of life’ stage (demolition, disassembly, and disposal) of the building over its lifecycle.
Carbon Reduction Plan
(PPN 06/21)
Pathway to Net Zero
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reduction in Scope
1 & 2 emissions
60%
1/1
2020
Signed supply agreement for HVO fuel and began rolling out to our projects
2/2
Committed to
the Science Based
Targets initiative
(SBTi) business
ambition for 1.5°c
1/2
2021
22%
reduction in Scope
1, 2 & 3 emissions
4/4
86%
of electricity supplied
by a 100% renewable energy tariff
3/4
Submitted
our emission reduction targets
to the SBTi for validation
2/4
Launched our
electric vehicle
car scheme
1st diesel-free site
1/4
2022
Net Zero targets
validated by
the SBTi
2/2
Committed to the
climate groups
SteelZero and
ConcreteZero
initiatives
1/2
2023
Energy efficiency
drives undertaken
3/3
Minimum carbon
standards including
low carbon site set
up implemented on
all our projects
2/3
Publish our
offsetting strategy
1/3
2024
100%
of Scope 1 & 2 emissions will be offset
5/5
30%
of concrete we specify and procure will meet the ConcreteZero low embodied carbon concrete threshold
4/5
All fuel used in
our plant and equipment to be HVO
3/5
All electricity to be procured on REGO backed renewable energy tariffs
2/5
Embodied carbon benchmarks set and
monitored against
on all our projects
1/5
2025
42%
reduction in absolute Scope
1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services
5/5
50%
of the steel we specify
or procure will be from manufacturers who are responsible steel certified or from a site with science based targets our
4/5
of the concrete we specify
or procure will meet the ConcreteZero low embodied carbon concrete threshold
50%
3/5
of company cars to be
an electric vehicle
100%
2/5
of vehicles covered by our sustainable travel policy to be an Ultra low Emission Vehicle (ULEV)
100%
1/5
2030
All residual
emissions offset through certified removal schemes
4/5
reduction in absolute
Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG
emissions from purchased goods and services
90%
3/5
of the steel we specify
or procure will be
Net Zero
100%
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2/5
of the concrete we specify
or procure will be net zero
100%
1/5
2045
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2030
2045
MILESTONES ACHIEVED
TARGET MILESTONES
OUR PATHWAY TO NET ZERO
Low carbon site establishment
Low carbon plant & equipment
Plant
Whole market solutions
Strategic framework suppliers
Market testing
Full supply chain traceability
Procurement &
supply chain
Efficient
temporary works
Low carbon structures
Concrete innovation
Passivhaus
Design Group
Whole Life Carbon solutions
Optimized environmental strategies
Soft landings – operated as designed
Building
Services
Low carbon design and systems
Whole Life Carbon solutions
Key supply chain relationships
Facades
Life Cycle Assessments
As built embodied carbon data
Low carbon lead, advice & support
Sustainability
Plant
Procurement & Supply Chain
Design Group
Building Services
Facades
Sustainability
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Key Definitions
Scope 1 emissions: direct emissions from sources owned or directly controlled by the organisation e.g., use of fuel in SRM plant
Scope 2 emissions: indirect emissions from purchased energy e.g., electricity we use
Scope 3 emissions: indirect emissions that are a consequence of our activities but arise from sources that are not owned or directly controlled by us e.g. embodied carbon of materials.
Science based pathway / target: trajectory/target to achieve global Net Zero emissions based on scientific evidence.
1.5°c aligned pathway: emissions are reduced in line with a 1.5°c warming scenario/budget. The scientific consensus is that we must limit global warming to 1.5°c or below to limit the worst impacts of climate change.
Net Zero: Permanently neutralising any residual emissions at the net-zero target year and any emissions released into the atmosphere thereafter. Residual emissions can not exceed 10% of baseline year emissions.
Residual emissions: emissions that remain after taking all possible actions to implement emissions reductions.
Carbon removal: permanent withdrawal and storage of carbon from the atmosphere as a result of deliberate human activities.
Carbon offset: emissions reduction or removal resulting from an action outside the organisations boundary used to counterbalance the organisations residual emissions.
Greenhouse gases: Greenhouse gases (GHGs) such as Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) are gases in the earth's atmosphere that trap heat.
Life cycle assessment: A procedure to quantify carbon emissions (embodied and operational) and other environmental impacts (such as acidification and eutrophication) through the life stages of a building. The EN 15978 standard is typically used to define the different life cycle stages.
Embodied carbon: The carbon emissions associated with the extraction and processing of materials, the energy and water consumption used by the factory in producing the products, transporting materials to site, and constructing the building. As well as the carbon emissions associated with the ‘in-use’ stage (maintenance, replacement, and emissions associated with refrigerant leakage) and ‘end of life’ stage (demolition, disassembly, and disposal) of the building over its lifecycle.
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TOP
EMISSION REDUCTION INITIATIVES
Implementing initiatives to increase energy efficiency and reduce absolute carbon emissions.
COLLABORATION & INNOVATION
Supporting our clients and supply chain to achieve their own ambitions and drive innovation in low and zero carbon solutions.
OUR PEOPLE
Growing our expertise in delivering low and zero carbon solutions by engaging, training and empowering our people to make a difference.
PROCESS, SYSTEMS & DATA
Embedding carbon reduction into our decision making and ensuring the efficiency, accuracy and transparency of the data we collect.
All vehicles covered by our Sustainable travel policy to be ULEVs.
2030
All company cars to be electric.
2027
Review our commercial fleet and plant renewal plans.
Review energy strategies for all our non-leased offices and plant yards.
Develop and undertake energy efficiency drives.
Implement minimum carbon standards on all our projects.
2024
Commit to the Climate Groups SteelZero and ConcreteZero initiatives.
Gain verification of our Net Zero Carbon targets by the SBTi.
2023
Procure all elecricity on tariffs using 100% certified renewable energy.
Require the use of HVO fuel in all suitable plant and equipment.
ONGOING
Develop and roll out an in-use assessment for use by our clients on our projects.
2025
Continue to grow our expertise in delivering Net Zero Carbon assets.
Collaborate with internal functions to fully transition to a NZC business.Support industry initiatives to decarbonise and standardise our approach.
Support industry initiatives to decarbonise and standardise our approach.
Implement a value chain engagement strategy to engender collaboration.
Share our knowledge, expertise and lessons learnt with our clients, peers and supply chain.
Invest, trial and upscale innovative low and zero carbon materials.
ONGOING
Install EV charging across our non-leased offices and sites.
2025
Develop an engagement campaign that challenges projects to reduce carbon.
2024
Develop and undertake an employee commuter survey.
Embed carbon reduction requirements within all job roles and responsibilit-ies.
Continue the roll out of our carbon literacy programme to key disciplines.
2023
Continue to support our multi-disciplinary Carbon Task Force .
Continue to support our multi-disciplinary Carbon Task Force .
Support remote working technology and flexible working.
Promote the use of SRMdrive, our ULEV car leasing scheme.
ONGOING
Develop and implement a certified PAS2080 carbon management system.
Set embodied carbon benchmarks (kgCO2e/m2) on all projects.
Adopt our embodied carbon process on all projects.
2025
Develop a carbon offsetting and removal strategy.
2024
Embed carbon in our project governance process.
2023
Step down our Net Zero targets to our sectors, monitor performance and set an internal price on carbon.
Implement our data improvement programme.
Maintain third party verification of our data.
ONGOING
Our Net Zero action plan has been developed to ensure we take immediate and sustained action as we drive for Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain by 2045.
OUR ACTION PLAN
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338,314
2023
1714
2023
336,600
2023
Scope 1 & 2 Breakdown
2023
15%
Other
24%
Gas
17%
Electricity
Market Based
45%
Diesel
Scope 1 & 2 Breakdown
2023
Other
24%
Gas
17%
Electricity
Market Based
45%
Diesel
15%
Scope 3 Breakdown
2023
0%
Purchased goods & services (non-product)
9%
Other
91%
Purchased goods & services (product)
Scope 3 Breakdown
2023
0%
Purchased goods & services
(non-product)
9%
Other
92%
Purchased goods & services (product)
338,314
2023
1714
2023
336,600
2023