Our net zero strategy is structured around seven goals that will enable us to achieve net zero carbon by 2045. At least 90% will be achieved through emission reduction, with residual emissions offset with high quality and certified carbon removal investments.
Ashe Group hold the three pillars of sustainability, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) at the core of our business, we are passionate about managing and reducing our environmental and climate impact whist maximising our biodiversity, social and economic legacy on every site.
Our sustainability strategy is built around Ashe’s six core values, Achieve, Safety, Progress, Integrity, Responsible, and Enrich. Enrich – Aiming to protect and enrich our surroundings.
In 2021 we established our greenhouse gas emission baseline for scope 1,2, & 3 (category 6), the following year establishing our carbon reduction plan (CRP) covering Scope 1, 2, and limited scope 3 emissions. The CRP has been fully updated in 2024 to include additional scope 3 emissions (category 4,5, & X), current progress, Carbon Intensity value, this is joined by our Roadmap to Net Zero.
Our net zero strategy has a planned trajectory that will see the business reduce its operational carbon impact progressively towards our 2045 target. At least 90% will be achieved through emission reduction, with residual emissions offset with high quality and certified carbon removal investments.
Our 2045 Net Zero commitment is supplemented by a near-term and mid-term target of 30% reduction from 2021 baseline by 2030 and 50% reduction by 2034, to reduce the worst impacts of climate change.
The goals we’re focussing on are; improving energy efficiency, by measuring site energy use and targeting reduction, reducing business travel, improving the efficiency of our fleet, transitioning to low carbon transport by our employees, pioneering green innovations, and avoidable waste. Our approach is structured around robust policy and governance, including ISO 14001, led by our Group CEO, Robin Blake.
Several successful emission reduction initiatives have already been implemented, including establishing ‘Green Offices’ at Hitchin, installing solar PV with batteries, electric vehicle charging points, investment in video conferencing in all meeting rooms including at all sites. Transitioning all site accommodation to “A” rating with on-site EV charging at larger sites and solar PV where space permits. Programme of sustainability bulletins to raise awareness on topics such as circular economy and waste avoidance
On projects when the energy supply is controlled by Ashe, we are using 100% renewable energy. With our supply chain we working to reduce packaging waste, in particular single use plastic, materials with a high recycled content, and using renewable materials wherever possible.
A detailed explanation of our carbon emissions and reduction programmes can be found in our Carbon Reduction Plan and associated Road Map to net zero.
