EMCOR UK
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013)
Reporting Period: 2013
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Procurement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced waste sent to landfill by 60 percent for a real estate management customer across 25 properties.
- Installed waterless urinals and used rainwater for toilet flushing in EMCOR UK offices.
- Modified fleet selection to include more fuel-efficient models and invested in journey planning software to minimize wasted mileage.
Social Achievements
- Achieved BS 8903 for Sustainable Procurement, demonstrating commitment to sustainable practices.
- Increased employee engagement through initiatives like effective building management (air conditioning) improving comfort and productivity.
Governance Achievements
- Developed a sustainable supply chain charter outlining baseline standards for suppliers, including employment, ethics, payment, corporate citizenship, environment, and health & safety.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Balancing cost-effectiveness with sustainability in procurement.
- Ensuring supplier buy-in to sustainable procurement practices.
- Managing the complexities of implementing sustainable practices across a large supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a five-stage plan (Foundation, Embed, Practice, Enhance, Lead) for implementing sustainable procurement.
- Created a sustainable supply chain charter with specific requirements for suppliers.
- Focused on collaborative working with suppliers to identify and implement solutions.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Supply Chain Charter
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: BS 8903