J. Murphy & Sons Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:22637.8 tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1353.0 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 1788.4 tCO2e (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:22637.8 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:1353.0 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:1788.4 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:10.6%
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Health & Safety
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- 12% reduction in emissions vs 2019 baseline
- 30% reduction in fossil fuel use
- 99% of avoidable waste diverted from landfill
- £21.5 million invested in green plant and equipment
- 10.6% of electricity from renewable sources
Social Achievements
- 25% of employees from underrepresented groups
- 42% reduction in lost time injury rate
- £200,000 in charitable donations
- Launched Murphy Roots education and tree planting initiative
- Engaged with the UK government’s Kickstart Scheme
Governance Achievements
- Zero instances of human rights violations
- Refreshed and simplified health and safety strategy
- Established Incident Review Panel
- Implemented anti-bribery and corruption policy
- 100% of timber purchased from certified, sustainable forests
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon positive by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- 50% net reduction in operational emissions by 2025
- 100% renewable electricity by 2025
- Zero avoidable waste to landfill by 2026
Environmental Challenges
- High potential incidents associated with working in the vicinity of plant and equipment
- Mental health challenges in the construction industry
Mitigation Strategies
- Launched 'One Summer' campaign to increase awareness of safe exclusion zones
- Increased number of Mental Health First Aiders
- Partnership with CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Policy, Strategy and Action Plan
- Commitment to prompt payment
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Murphy's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and commitments detailed in the report.