Climate Change Data

Mercury Engineering Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1871 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:1854 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:17 tCO2e/year (Market-Based), 213 tCO2e/year (Location-Based)
Scope 3 Emissions:45139 + 460 + 2751 + 265 + 6778 + 12238 = 70,000 tCO2e (estimated)
Renewable Energy Share:882 MWh from renewable source out of 2999 MWh (estimated)
Total Energy Consumption:2,992,284.33 kWh
Water Consumption:1,084,259 litres (HQ and other offices)
Waste Generated:13,165.32 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Footprint
  • Responsible Partnerships
  • Well-being of Local Communities
  • Being an Employer of Choice

Environmental Achievements

  • Zero environmental adverse findings from statutory bodies
  • 98% waste diverted from landfill
  • Electric powered heavy machinery added to fleet
  • 1,871 tCO2e generated in 2022 in Scope 1 & 2
  • Carbon reduction Targets approved by SBTi
  • Silver Badge on Ecovadis for Sustainability

Social Achievements

  • Zero reported ethical issues
  • 3,500+ employees from 46 different nationalities
  • Zero incidents reported in relation to corruption
  • Silver Award for ‘Investors in Diversity’
  • 285 mechanical & electrical apprentices employed
  • 35 hours of training per employee per year
  • 0.05% accident frequency rate
  • 79,510 training hours dedicated to EHS
  • 40,000 Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Audits, incl. 3,500+ Covid-19 audits
  • EUR 400,000 in corporate giving

Governance Achievements

  • Zero reported ethical issues
  • Zero incidents reported in relation to corruption
  • 13 audits completed during 2022 covering both Project and Group activities
  • Policies updated to reflect the timeframe for communication and feedback
  • Zero calls to the whistleblower hotline in relation to ethical issues

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 22.5% by 2030 from a 2021 base year
  • 77.4% of suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2027
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce indoor water usage by 20%

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain emissions significantly higher than direct emissions
  • Competition for talent
  • Construction industry's high accident rate
  • Climate change risks (transitional and physical)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Science Based Targets (SBT) set and validated by SBTi
  • Engagement with supply chain on ESG matters
  • Focus on safety training and a “Work safe, Home safe” campaign
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training
  • Updated supplier due diligence process
  • Decarbonisation pathways document
  • Climate-related scenario analysis (transitional and physical)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 63 Ecovadis questionnaires completed out of 104 targeted

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Subcontractors
  • Requesting EPDs from suppliers
  • Updated pre-screening questionnaire for new contractors

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Severe weather events (flooding, heat waves, storms, high winds)
  • Sea level rise
  • Increased water scarcity
  • Risk to critical infrastructure
Transition Risks
  • Changing temperature
  • Changing customer behaviour
  • Substitution of existing products and services
  • Mandates and regulation of existing products and services
Opportunities
  • Resource efficiencies
  • Technological opportunities
  • Lower emission energy sources
  • Increased sales
  • Competitive differentiator
  • Recruitment and retention

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015

Third-party Assurance: Clearstream Solutions (emissions data), Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Mercury's sustainability strategy aligns with these SDGs through various initiatives detailed in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Silver Badge from Ecovadis