Addressing the climate crisis requires a long-term commitment to change and practical action rather than words.
Our ambition is to place the climate emergency at the heart of our industry.
Our strategy is based on climate models and practical action to ensure we contribute to a low-carbon transition.
We have followed guidance from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and have had our reduction targets and route map verified by the Science-based Target Initiative (SBTi).
Like all companies, lockdown restrictions impacted our operations, and we saw a significant reduction in our emissions. In 2022, we anticipated some form of increase as our markets reopened and grew.
Emissions associated with our electricity have reduced by 26 percent, and fuel usage in offices reduced by eight percent compared to pre-pandemic levels, meaning we are on track to meet our targets. We also scored higher than most professional services worldwide in our first Carbon Disclosure Project reporting for our overall approach to addressing climate change.
We have done this by reducing our reliance on our office spaces, allowing people to work more flexibly and so also limiting travel. We have also explored energy sources when looking at new leases, choosing offices powered by renewable energy in Europe, Africa and the UK.
Our ambition is to place the climate emergency at the heart of our industry, to help our clients grasp their role in making the built environment part of the solution.
We are supporting the construction of major renewable-energy sources along with environmentally-friendly infrastructure, and have been the driving force behind efficiency schemes like clean-air zones and major regional government low-carbon ‘retrofit’ programmes for homes and public buildings worldwide.
