Improving the environment Responsibility The environment We lead on climate change, within our sector and beyond. Already, the Group has achieved a 64% reduction in carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2 and operational Scope 3) since 2010, and our carbon intensity – the amount of carbon emitted per £m revenue - has been cut by 75% over the same period. We have set ourselves an ambitious target of net zero by 2030 and we are on track to meet it. Any residual carbon will be offset not abroad, but in the UK, in independently audited projects we will help manage. We have been independently recognised for our leadership by organisations such as CDP, getting an A score both for our leadership on climate change, and our engagement of our supply chain. We were one of the first companies in the world to gain accreditation by the Science-Based Targets Initiative and for over a decade our emissions figures have been independently audited by Achilles, under the Carbon Reduce scheme. Installing a precast facade. Waste reduction We’ve exceeded our 2020 target of diverting 94% of all our waste from landfill, and our goal is that it will soon be 100%. Already, in 2020, 98% of our construction waste – a total of more than 77,000 tonnes – was diverted from landfill. We are in the process of setting up a Groupwide waste desk to help us manage our waste more effectively, including improving our waste reporting systems and creating waste liaison officers. We recognise that the next stage is to help our supply chain tackle the waste generated on our projects. Fuel: From red to green Much of the carbon generated by construction is linked to the use of heavy vehicles and machinery. As well as ramping up the number of hybrid and electric vehicles in our fleet, we are also focusing on reducing the use of so-called “red diesel” on site. Housing company Lovell, for example, is rolling out the use of HVO fuel to power generators on building sites. Compared to traditional diesel, HVO fuel – made largely of vegetable oil and waste animal fat - offers significant environmental advantages, achieving a CO₂ reduction of up to 90%. Responsible water use In 2020, we introduced a sustainable water policy, committing to monitoring the amount of water we use, improving the efficiency of our water use and eliminating wastage. We use recycled water for dust suppression, cleaning, plant watering, toilets and industrial processes. Number of additional heating and cooling systems required in a Passive House Heating and cooling savings compared to conventional buildings 1988 Year 'Passivehaus' standard developed © Morgan Sindall Group 2021 Terms & Conditions Accessibility Privacy Modern Slavery Statement Gender Pay Gap Fraud Warning Registered office: Kent House, 14-17 Market Place, London W1W 8AJ Registration number: 00521970 Share price Twitter YouTube LinkedIn We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy and cookie policy REJECT ACCEPT