Atkins Limited and International
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1999.03 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:394.56 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:516.31 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:1088.17 tCO2e (2021)
Waste Generated:9.08 tons (2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 44% in 2021 compared to the 2019 baseline.
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 59% in 2021 compared to the 2019 baseline.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 54% in 2021 compared to the 2019 baseline (includes business travel and upstream leases).
- UK & Europe business was carbon neutral in 2021 and committed to be carbon neutral in 2022 in accordance with PAS2060.
- Successfully worked with catering suppliers to remove single-use plastics from canteens and vending machines.
- Current office furniture supplier in the UK committed to reuse, repurpose, and recycle old furniture and removed single-use plastics from offices.
Social Achievements
- Launched a global training module: An Introduction to Net Zero, aimed at building carbon literacy.
- Implemented a strong flexible working policy and ‘Workplaces for the Future’ initiative, decreasing the need for travel.
Governance Achievements
- This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
- Scope 1: reduction of 18.61% by 2030 from 2019 base year.
- Scope 2: reduction of 9.19% by 2030 from 2019 base year.
- Scope 3 (business travel and upstream leases): reduction of 33.82% by 2030 from 2019 base year.
Short-term Goals:
- Re-baselining emissions as part of the 2022 data review (completed June 2023).
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain emissions data (Scope 3 categories 4, 5, 7) not routinely reported in CDP.
- Pandemic impact on emissions in 2020 and 2021.
- Managing the 'bounce back' of travel emissions post-COVID.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed methodology and provided estimates for required Scope 3 categories.
- Implemented flexible working policies and reduced office space.
- Working with travel industry suppliers to explore solutions to further drive down emissions from business travel.
- Ongoing behavioral change initiatives to reduce waste, energy use, and business travel.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Working with catering and office furniture suppliers to reduce waste and single-use plastics.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol, CDP
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015
Third-party Assurance: Third-party verification of 2022 CDP report