Environment

Every building has an impact on its surroundings and the natural world. We want to understand it, be honest about it and keep finding ways to reduce it.

That starts with how we run our own business: the energy we use, the journeys we make, the materials we buy and the waste we produce. We measure our carbon emissions, publish our plans for reducing them and focus on using less and wasting less, as we work towards Net Zero.

Our project work takes this further. We help clients make practical decisions that reduce carbon, use resources more carefully and improve how buildings perform over time. We also look for opportunities to protect and enhance nature, rather than simply limiting harm.

See how environmental modelling shaped our design at Beaulieu Primary School.

Environmental impact report 2025

Our Environmental Report puts the numbers behind our commitment to reducing our environmental impact. Since 2022, we’ve cut Scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity by 58%, while 79% of our electricity now comes from renewable sources. The report tracks our progress, targets and actions as we grow responsibly.

Carbon reduction

We have undertaken a comprehensive audit of our carbon emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 categories – giving us a clear baseline from which to track performance and drive reduction.

That data underpins our Carbon Reduction Plan – setting out our pathway to lower emissions and long-term carbon neutrality. It establishes near-term targets and outlines actions across energy use, travel, procurement and operational efficiency. We monitor progress and report in line with recognised standards.