29th Jun 2021 10:54
(Alliance News) - Galliford Try Holdings PLC on Tuesday revealed plans to achieve net zero carbon across its own operations by 2030 and across all activities by 2045 at the latest.
Shares in the London-based construction firm were up 0.6% to 141.60 pence in London.
"Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face as a society and we are determined to play our part in minimising our own carbon footprint and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the buildings, infrastructure and services we provide," commented Chief Executive Bill Hocking.
"We are already well-progressed on our carbon journey and are working with clients and suppliers to achieve net zero carbon ahead of the UK's target date."
Galliford Try reduced carbon dioxide equivalent emission across its own operations by 62% from 2012 to 2020. Current initiatives include the increased usage of renewable energy, a greater number of electric or hybrid vehicles and earlier grid connections to minimise diesel use.
To help limit global warming, the UN-backed campaign Race to Zero has set targets for companies to reach net zero carbon for all assets under their direct control by 2030, and for all buildings to be net zero carbon in operation by 2050.
By Will Paige; [email protected]
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