Climate Change Data

Laing O’Rourke plc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023, FY23)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100%
Total Energy Consumption:88.77 MWh/year (2023)
Water Consumption:1319 m3/year (2023)
Waste Generated:118.11 tons/year (2023)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • carbon reduction
  • nature protection
  • social impact
  • diversity
  • inclusion
  • employee wellbeing

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy usage by 11% compared with 2022 and by 30.6% since 2020 baseline.
  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 28.5% against 2022 energy usage and by 48.23% since 2020 baseline.
  • Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 322 tCO2e through switching to HVO fuel.
  • Achieved 835.94 tCO2e saving by purchasing REGO-backed electricity.
  • Reduced abstracted water usage litre/production output by 22.64% versus 2022.
  • Reduced total waste produced kg/production output by 28.43% from 2020 and by 24.81% from 2022.
  • Diverted 99.89% of waste from landfill.
  • Increased use of alternative cementitious materials from 43% in 2022 to 48% in 2023.
  • Transitioned High-Speed Carousel (HSC) ovens from natural gas to electric heating.

Social Achievements

  • Generated over £6 million of social value within the region.
  • Spent over £601,400 with local supply chain businesses.
  • 29% of suppliers used are based within 30 miles of the facility.
  • Offered two 12-month supported internships to students from Portland College.
  • Partnered with three local schools to deliver STEM workshops.
  • Partnered with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust for employee engagement with nature.
  • Charitable partnership with Guide Dogs for the Blind and support for Bassetlaw food banks.

Governance Achievements

  • Achieved BES6001 ‘Very Good’ certification.
  • 99.69% of materials for concrete mixes supplied by companies certified to ISO14001, ISO9001, and ISO45001/OHS18001.
  • 57.46% of materials sourced from companies certified to BES6001.
  • Renewed commitment to the MPA Precast Sustainability Charter and achieved 100% score.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes before 2050.
  • 50-50 gender balance among staff by 2033.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Operational net zero by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce overall energy intensity in production by 25% by 2024.
  • Reduce CO2 emissions for production by 25% by 2024.
  • Reduce factory waste by 75% by 2024.
  • Reduce water consumption by 90% by 2024.
  • Develop a Biodiversity Action Plan for the site by 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Achieving operational net zero by 2030 and fully net zero by 2050.
  • Decarbonising materials to reduce embodied carbon.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in improvements to ensure facility and products are fit for a lower-carbon future.
  • Collaboration with stakeholders, supply chain, and industry partners.
  • Research and development into low-carbon concrete.
  • Implementation of low-carbon concrete mix mandate.
  • Transitioning to electric plant equipment.
  • Extensive submetering to identify and resolve water leaks.
  • Ongoing waste material monitoring and reduction initiatives.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sourcing materials from companies certified to ISO14001, ISO9001, and ISO45001/OHS18001.
  • Prioritizing local suppliers.
  • Using recycled materials (98% recycled content in reinforcement).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and low-carbon concrete.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: BES6001, ConcreteZero

Certifications: ISO14001, ISO50001

Third-party Assurance: CM Environmental

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Low-carbon concrete products
  • Modular bridge solutions

Awards & Recognition

  • Environment & Sustainability Award at the North Notts Business Awards

Reporting Period: FY23

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:100% in UK (REGO certified); 100% in Australia (GreenPower certified) for office electricity.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Carbon reduction
  • Nature protection
  • Social impact
  • Diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon emissions by 8,500 tCO2e in FY23 through HVO use in the UK.
  • Achieved a 90% reduction in diesel fuel consumption at the Princes Highway East Kilmany project using off-grid solar generation.
  • Mandated the use of low carbon concrete on all UK projects.
  • Achieved a 28% reduction in embodied carbon in concrete for UK business through low-carbon concrete switch (14,400 tCO2e).

Social Achievements

  • Delivered £435m in social value in the UK in FY23, including 11,242 employee volunteering hours and helping 369 people into work.
  • Launched the Building Opportunities Programme in the UK, supporting individuals with multiple barriers to employment.
  • Maintained 35% overall female participation in Australia and achieved 45% female composition on the Australian Executive Committee.
  • Launched a Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan in Australia, increasing Indigenous business spend to nearly $70 million.

Governance Achievements

  • Improved CDP Climate Change score from B- to B.
  • Achieved an A- CDP Supplier Engagement Rating.
  • Established a board-level Diversity & Inclusion Council.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Become a net zero company before 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 50/50 gender balance across global staff by 2033.
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve operational net zero by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Lack of policy harmonisation and disaggregated supply chains in Australia.
  • Limited access to HVO in Australia.
  • Inconsistencies in data and reporting in Australia.
  • High proportion of Scope 3 emissions (over 90%).
  • Data integrity challenges across the industry.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Engaging with global suppliers, industry peers, and government bodies to address constraints in Australia.
  • Improving data integrity through improved procurement processes and new software.
  • Developing supply chain partnerships that are transparent and progressive.
  • Collaborating with industry initiatives like ConcreteZero and MECLA.
  • Investing in research and development of ultra-low carbon alternatives.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable procurement practices aligned with ISO 20400.
  • Minimum sustainability standards for key products.
  • Supply chain traceability.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increased physical risks in high-carbon scenario (e.g., extreme weather).
Transition Risks
  • Higher transition risks in low-carbon scenario (e.g., regulatory changes).
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, CDP

Certifications: REGO, GreenPower, ISCC

Third-party Assurance: Independently verified to a limited level of assurance by an accredited third party.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 15 (Life on land)

Laing O’Rourke’s initiatives contribute to these goals through carbon reduction, sustainable infrastructure development, community engagement, diversity and inclusion programs, and responsible resource management.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Low carbon concrete
  • Modular bridges
  • Electric plant equipment