EllisDon commits to zero emissions across supply chain
EllisDon has committed itself to working toward zero emissions across its supply chain, and will work with an independent organization to confirm its performance against those targets.
The company made the announcement on September 29, saying it is critical to reduce global carbon emissions by 2030.
"By committing to science-based emissions targets, we are aligning ourselves with the right side of the future," said Jody Becker, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President Infrastructure Services & Technology. "As leaders in sustainability, we are committed to driving a low carbon economy and providing innovative solutions for our industry."
EllisDon will set verifiable science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative, an organization that independently assesses corporate emissions reduction targets in line with the goals identified in the Paris Agreement and current climate science.
EllisDon has committed to set targets across the entire value chain that will be consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. These goals put the company on the pathway to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
As part of this initiative, EllisDon aims to minimize emissions from construction sites, assets, and products and services in part by implementing efficiency measures and/or switching fuels to renewable resources for fleet vehicles, heavy equipment and buildings.
The company also intends to leverage its supply chain, trade partners and industry organizations to reduce the embodied carbon of the materials that go into the buildings and infrastructure that EllisDon builds. In particular, it intends to focus on structural materials, including concrete, steel and timber.
Finally, the company intends to help its clients target and deliver near zero emissions buildings by employing the full building services value chain to provide innovative, achievable and cost-effective solutions.
EllisDon says it will publicly share its progress by reporting on its Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions on an annual basis, and by sharing lessons learned to drive innovation and change across the industry.
Featured image: Built by EllisDon, the Joyce Centre for Partnership and Innovation at Mohawk College project involved the construction of a new net-zero energy building between two existing wings of the college.