Wednesday 19 February 2020

Building and engineering firm Sir Robert McAlpine commits to 2024 net zero

Building and engineering firm Sir Robert McAlpine commits to 2024 net zero

Building and civil engineering company Sir Robert McAlpine has committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions within five years.

The firm has launched a new sustainability strategy for the period up until 2024, outlining how it plans to deliver "a measurably positive impact on local communities and the environment" and empower individuals across the business to drive its sustainability agenda.

It will work to cut its emissions through carbon reduction initiatives implemented across the business and industry collaborations, with the Carbon Trust to provide third-party certification to validate its success.

The firm has also committed to reduce year-on-year construction waste, maximise resource efficiency and apply circular economy principles in the delivery of projects.

It will also increase the transparency of supply chains to ensure services are ethically sourced and improve the responsible sourcing of building materials to minimise impacts on the environment.

Simon Richards, Head of Sustainability at Sir Robert McAlpine, said: "As individuals, we are passionate about the work that we do and delivering quality projects for our clients, yet the impact that our industry has on the environment and society cannot be ignored, climate change being a prime example.

"It is collectively our responsibility to address this, and this strategy gives our people and projects a framework to do so proactively and collaboratively with our supply chain partners and the wider construction industry."

Written by

Bruna Pinhoni

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