Champions
from across the UK’s construction industry have come together today to declare their commitment to support CO2nstructZero, the construction industry’s response to the climate emergency.
The
Business Champions initiative enables companies
to be role models in this industry change programme. They demonstrate a commitment towards the sector’s drive
towards reducing carbon emissions in the delivery
and operation of the built
environment.
The
first 14 companies have been drawn
from across the UK’s construction supply chain; and selected by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC).
Companies
who want to be business champions are encouraged to commit to CO2nstructZero, and can apply to become a Business Champion
in an ongoing monthly
recruitment drive.
As
part of this industry change programme, business champions will work alongside the CLC and other major industry bodies to
share innovations and best practice,
acting as promotors and role
models to support the industry’s move to Net Zero Carbon. From
regional builders’ merchants to major global firms, the first 14 companies span the entire industry; including major
contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, materials suppliers and specialist
subcontractors; and between them are responsible
for the delivery of billions of pounds of construction work across the UK.
Each
organisation has made a commitment that they will share tangible evidence of their
net zero carbon plans against the nine CO2nstructZeropriorities, contribute to the CO2nstructZeroindustry reporting process and work together
to support companies in the
sector to develop their own plans.
Andrew
Griffith MP, the UK Net Zero Business Champion
and Chair of the CO2nstructZero
Advisory Board, said: “This is
a hugely significant moment for the UK’s construction industry. As we look towards COP26 later this year, the whole
sector must work together to drive real change.
“From
global UK companies to the
smallest local businesses, our business champions
represent the best of the sector and will play a key role in helping to drive transformational change in how we
deliver the built environment.
“We
cannot deliver our ambitious national Net Zero
Carbon ambitions without changing
how we build –and our business
champions will set a fantastic example for
others to follow.”
