Keller Group plc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:217,099 tCO2e (location-based)

Scope 1 Emissions:210,186 tCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:6,913 tCO2e (location-based)

Total Energy Consumption:897,717 MWh

Carbon Intensity:74 tCO2e per £m revenue (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

Carbon reduction
Safety
Gender equality
Good governance

Environmental Achievements

Achieved a 28% reduction in market-based Scope 2 emissions compared to the 2019 baseline.
Developed new software that optimizes piling projects, speeding up the design process and reducing carbon and costs.
All rigs produced in 2022 were electrohydraulic or fitted with the latest tier 5 engines, reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency.
First year-long hydrogenated vegetable oil biofuel trials in rigs.
Trialling hybrid trucks in North America to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
Adapted company car schemes to encourage the uptake of hybrid and electric vehicles in markets with good electric charging infrastructure.
Energy efficiency audits across all business units in Europe implemented recommendations, from installing LED lights to replacing old windows and educating employees about saving energy.
Number of branches trialling the electrification of equipment, such as forklifts and machinery, in their yards.

Social Achievements

78% of employees felt the company respected individual differences (employee engagement surveys).
Employee Assistance Programme available to all employees globally.
First ever Global Safety Week held, with 98% of employees participating and 95% reporting increased safety awareness.
Keller UK won Managing Director of Year 2022 and HR Director/Manager of the Year at the National Centre for Diversity FREDIE awards.
Keller UK rose 64 places to 21st in the NCFD’s Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces and earned Leaders in Diversity status.
Launched a Global Health Challenge to encourage balanced and healthy lifestyles.
1,500 employees participated in VP GO, a global health initiative, racking up 530 million steps collectively.
Wellbeing training for leaders based on 'Our Foundations of Wellbeing' was well received in AMEA and Europe.
Many AMEA business units implemented flexible maternity leave plans and flexible return-to-work options for new mothers; several improved paternity/parental leave plans.
All AMEA offices and sites (where necessary) are now equipped with female toilets and nursing rooms.
Keller UK developed a menopause policy, guidance for line managers, and voluntary training.

Governance Achievements

Board continued to receive quarterly reports on all ESG initiatives and deliverables from the Group Company Secretary and Legal Advisor.
Leadership remuneration linked to a 10% reduction in market-based Scope 2 emissions.
Employees completed mandatory training on competition law compliance, data privacy and the Code of Business Conduct.
Collaborating to develop a Governance Officer Apprenticeship Standard in the UK (expected approval in 2023).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Net zero emissions by 2050

Environmental Challenges

Accident frequency rate (AFR) increased in 2022, particularly hand and finger injuries.
Overall Scope 1 and 2 emissions increased in 2022, mostly reflecting the acquisition of RECON and an increase in the number of projects.
Scope 3 business travel increased since 2021 as COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted.
Lack of leverage to decarbonize supply network due to working with many small suppliers for individual projects.
Financial reporting fraud in the Austral business in Australia (AMEA) announced in January 2023.

Mitigation Strategies

Data on increased AFR is being scrutinized, and a remedial plan has been put in place.
Implementing carbon reduction and efficiency improvements to decouple growing work from absolute Scope 1 emissions.
Developing Scope 3 reporting to include transportation emissions into the upcoming ERP system and encouraging video calls to reduce travel.
Initiatives like 5S and containerisation to reduce the number of trucks needed to mobilize and demobilize equipment.
Creating drivers to encourage smaller suppliers to decarbonize and engaging with larger stakeholders.
Integrating Scope 3 emissions into the upcoming ERP project.
Training over 900 employees on the sector-standard EFFC – DFI embodied carbon calculator.
Forensic investigation by PwC of the financial reporting fraud and an independent review of financial reporting controls across the rest of the Group commissioned.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

Supply Chain Code of Business Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, GHG Protocol, TCFD

Third-party Assurance: Carbon Intelligence (limited assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
SDG 13 (Climate Action)
SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
SDG 4 (Quality Education)

Keller aligns its initiatives to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using metrics from GRI and the SDG compass.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

Pile Designer software
Electrohydraulic rigs and rigs with tier 5 engines
KB0-E electric rig
Halocrete ® and Neutrogel® grouts
Alternative materials for jet grouting

Awards & Recognition

Keller UK: Managing Director of Year 2022 and HR Director/Manager of the Year at the National Centre for Diversity FREDIE awards; Leaders in Diversity status

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:175,948 tCO2e (market-based) / 177,676 tCO2e (location-based)

Scope 1 Emissions:171,184 tCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:4,764 tCO2e (market-based) / 6,492 tCO2e (location-based)

Total Energy Consumption:732,612 MWh

Carbon Intensity:59 tCO2e per £m revenue (2023)