Environment

Monitoring our Emissions

Since our 2019 Annual Report, we have diligently monitored our emissions and sustainability performance via the SECR framework.

We are committed to providing transparency on our emissions, and demonstrating the progress of our environmental agenda through globally recognised frameworks such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (“CDP) and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

This reporting enables us to track our environmental impact and make informed decisions to confirm and advance our sustainability goals, which includes emissions reduction work and the development of a robust path to net zero.

Reducing and Offsetting Emissions

We have been offsetting our unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions globally through certified projects since 2021, using recognised and certified offsetting projects. Whilst some offsetting will remain necessary, moving forwards, we intend to increase our emphasis on reducing emissions.

To strengthen the impact of our offsetting efforts, we are transitioning from a global offsetting focus to local, community-based programmes near our operations. This transition will allow our employees to be more actively involved and connected with the environmental initiatives we support, strengthening the impact of our efforts.

Setting a viable path net zero target is a key focus. We are committed to reaching the 2040 net-zero deadline, but we aim to further refine our carbon reduction plan and net zero timeline. This will be underpinned by improving our emissions data collection and analysis, assessing travel and other options, prioritising sustainable supply chains, and working with specialists to support our work in this area.

Read our latest Sustainability Report which outlines in more detail the progress that we have made on our Responsible Business objectives.

With growing evidence of the reality and impact of global warming, it is critical that we understand out environmental impact and play our part in combatting client change.

Monitoring our Emissions

Since our 2019 Annual Report, we have diligently monitored our emissions and sustainability performance via the SECR framework.

Reducing and Offsetting Emissions

We have been offsetting our unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions globally through certified projects since 2021, using recognised and certified offsetting projects. Whilst some offsetting will remain necessary, moving forwards, we intend to increase our emphasis on reducing emissions.