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