Climate Change Data

The DE Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Social Value
  • Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Introduction of electric vehicles as an option for company cars
  • Review of biofuel use for mobile plant, starting with piling operations
  • All projects managed as per BREEAM requirements
  • Application of circular economy principles throughout operations
  • Use of on-site water harvesting where possible

Social Achievements

  • Implementation of social values and engagement activities for all projects, collaborating with local neighborhoods and supporting clients' social engagement aspirations
  • Engaging with the next generation through school visits, career talks, and site visits

Governance Achievements

  • Progress reviewed and monitored through Sustainability and Charities committees with SMT representation; performance information escalated to Board level

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero Carbon by 2035

Environmental Challenges

  • Historically high emissions from construction industry activities
Mitigation Strategies
  • Commitment to Net Zero Carbon by 2035
  • Group-wide roadmap with individual action plans and targets
  • Resource allocation and support from Board level

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco-friendly concrete-based products