Climate Change Data

Eurovia UK

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014)

Reporting Period: 2014

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:39271 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:7.6%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:62124 m3
Waste Generated:1120760 tons
Carbon Intensity:84.89 (emissions per unit of output)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Carbon emissions
  • Water usage
  • Waste management
  • Biodiversity
  • Pollution
  • Materials
  • Road safety
  • Community engagement
  • Employee well-being
  • Diversity and inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • 98.1% of waste diverted from landfill
  • 142,205 miles saved through car sharing and video conferencing, saving just over 40 tonnes of CO2
  • 7.6% of energy from renewable sources
  • Reduction in gas and electricity consumption by 19%
  • Vehicle upgrades resulting in 47kg CO2 reduction per car

Social Achievements

  • Over 200 staff volunteering days completed
  • Over £20,000 raised for charity by employees, with over £6,000 match-funded by the company
  • Support for over 30 different charities
  • Launched a new course to equip frontline staff with skills to deal with difficult situations
  • 20% reduction in service strikes

Governance Achievements

  • Achieved 12th consecutive RoSPA President’s Award for Occupational Health and Safety
  • Awarded 5th MORR Gold award for the management of road risk
  • Awarded a FORS Bronze certificate for excellence in fleet management
  • Highest average EFQM scores to date
  • Named a 2.5 Star company in the Corporate Responsibility Index

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2020
  • 20% reduction in mains water usage by 2020
  • Zero site or construction waste sent to landfill by 2020
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased environmental incidents reported (attributed to more open culture and better reporting)
  • Increased number of physical abuse incidents reported by staff
  • Difficulty connecting with enough schools to complete the ‘Road Safety Day’ target
  • Not achieving the target of reducing Lost Time Incidents to <2.5
Mitigation Strategies
  • New training course for frontline staff to deal with difficult situations
  • Increased awareness and encouragement of reporting incidents and near misses
  • Continued efforts to meet targets for Road Safety Day and Lost Time Incidents
  • Development of interactive training sessions for safety and an industry-wide environmental training package

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 360-degree review carried out in 2014

Responsible Procurement
  • All suppliers are asked to sign up to the United Nations Global Compact principles
  • Encouraging clients to opt for more sustainable materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: BSI

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Low carbon asphalt
  • Tablet (app) design

Awards & Recognition

  • Considerate Constructors Scheme Silver National Company award
  • Considerate Constructors Scheme ‘Performance Beyond Compliance’ certificate
  • CIHT Effective Partnership Award
  • Highways Magazine Excellence Award for environmental sustainability