Tarmac has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting continued progress made against the ambitions set out in the company’s Act sustainability strategy and its People, Planet and Solutions priorities.
It reaffirms Tarmac’s commitment to supporting a net zero built environment, detailing how the business is embedding whole life thinking into every part of its operations, from sourcing and manufacturing to delivering low carbon, innovative construction solutions across the UK.
Key milestones featured in the 2024 report include:
- People: 127 new Mental Health First Aiders trained across the business and it received Platinum Membership of The 5% Club.
- Planet: A 14% reduction in absolute scope 1 and 2 (Market) CO2e emissions from its 2021 baseline. As well as the planting of 28 000 trees, the reuse of over one million tonnes of recycled asphalt planings, and aligning with CRH with the adoption of new, science-based carbon reduction targets, placing Tarmac among the most ambitious companies in the UK construction sector.
- Solutions: The launch of the Tarmac Innovation Pipeline to accelerate the delivery of sustainable products and services, and certification to PAS 2080 standards for both construction and materials supply – supporting the creation of low carbon infrastructure across the country.
The report also reaffirms Tarmac’s approach to governance and materiality, and its ambition to generate long-term value for customers, communities, and the environment.
Emma Hines, sustainability director at Tarmac, said: “At Tarmac, sustainability is central to everything we do. This year’s report highlights the real progress we’re making – not only in reducing emissions and developing sustainable solutions, but in supporting our people and the communities we serve. Our strategy is focused on taking a whole life approach, working with our customers and partners to shape a built environment that’s fit for the future. We know the challenges are significant, but so is the opportunity and we’re proud to be playing our part.”
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