ENVIRONMENT
In 2019, we decided as a business to make a positive environmental change and to actively take steps that will put environmental improvement at the heart of our business.
We are doing this because we think it is the right thing to do particularly in the light of the enormous damage that is happening to the natural environment as well as the major challenge of climate change that is becoming ever more obvious and daunting. We are supported by our clients in this challenge and we note the UK water sector has a 2030 net zero CO2 target.
We understand that we will be judged in this area by our actions rather than words and we want to set meaningful and achievable goals. The following is a summary of the steps we are taking to make this objective a reality:
1) We have introduced Environment as one of our four core values to give it the profile it deserves in the business.
2) We have committed to a net zero CO2 target by 2030 with measurement and verification by an independent third party.
3) We will concentrate on net CO2 reductions including fleet electrification of fleet and equipment, renewal energy usage, behavioural change, supply chain alignment and better logistics planning. We will also consider forestation as part of this strategy.
4) A focus on reducing single use plastic throughout our business.
5) We will deliver 2 community based environmental enhancement projects per annum. Our first scheme is in partnership with Canals Trust and we are maintaining a section of the Lee Navigation in Enfield, London.
We believe that if individuals and organisations are empowered to make a change and if we act together at community, national and international level we can make significant change for the better.
Delivering essentials
Timely maintenance and delivery of infrastructure solutions.
Conduct our business with integrity
Uphold the highest principles of business ethics and corporate governance.
Improving people’s lives
Environmental initiatives to enhance the local environment.
Protect the environment
Reduce environmental impact of our operations (emissions, waste and resources).
Make change happen, together
Actively engage with our stakeholders to contribute towards environmental sustainability.