CARBON REDUCTION PLAN

We have been actively improving our environmental performance for over two decades, embedding sustainable thinking into how we design, procure and deliver our projects.

Our early work on low energy buildings and responsible material use established a strong foundation, which has continued through the adoption of modern methods of construction, improved resource efficiency and the integration of low carbon technologies where appropriate.

Today, our focus is on reducing emissions across all areas of our operations. We monitor carbon output, energy use and travel, and are taking practical steps to reduce impact, including the use of electric vehicles, improved site accommodation and more efficient logistics.

We work closely with our supply chain to improve environmental performance, encouraging responsible sourcing, reduced waste and lower carbon solutions. Sustainability is considered at every stage of a project, from early design through to construction and handover.

Our Sustainability Working Group drives ongoing initiatives across the business, helping to embed best practice and identify opportunities for improvement. This includes reducing waste, limiting plastic use and supporting more sustainable behaviours across our teams.

We are committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050, with a clear Carbon Reduction Plan in place to support this. Our approach is focused on making measurable improvements over time, reducing environmental impact while maintaining quality and efficiency in delivery.

Sustainability is not treated as a separate initiative, but as part of how we operate day to day, informing decisions across our projects and business activities.

Baseline and Current Emissions Footprint

Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in the past and were produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions.
Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can be measured.

Baseline Year: August 2021 to July 2022

Scope 1: 76 tCo2e
Scope 2: 32 tCo2e
Scope 3: 233 tCo2e (Our scope 3 emissions included mileage travelled by cars owned or controlled outside of Buxton, rail and taxi travel. We have also included factors for the transmission and distribution of electricity (T&D) losses, which occur between the power station and site(s).
Total: 341 tCo2e

Current Emissions Reporting

Reporting Year: August 2024 to July 2025

Scope 1: 86 tCo2e
Scope 2: 29 tCo2e
Scope 3: 166 tCo2e (Our scope 3 emissions included mileage travelled by cars owned or controlled outside of Buxton, rail and taxi travel. We have also included factors for the transmission and distribution of electricity (T&D) losses, which occur between the power station and site(s). Site waste data will be captured and included under scope 3 emissions for the next reporting period.
Total: 281 tCo2e

Carbon Reduction Targets

We have been targeting our scope 1 and 2 emissions by ensuring that our office and controlled resources are as energy efficient and environmentally friendly as possible. We have also introduced an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for employees as well as our Cycle to Work Scheme.

The graph below sets out our year-on-year targets for Buxton’s footpath to Net Zero

Carbon Reduction Plans

Our footpath to net zero emissions going forward will include the implementation of further measures such as:

Partner with energy providers offering zero-carbon tariffs to cut down on emissions associated with energy use
Promote the use of video conferencing tools to minimise unnecessary travel
Transition our company fleet to electric vehicles
Advocate for and utilise construction techniques that reduce waste and increase efficiency
Implement stringent waste management strategies to achieve zero avoidable waste in all operations
Pilot the sustainable cabins on select project sites before full implementation
Designate a sustainability lead to ensure sites, clients and subcontractors are brought on the journey to net zero in an informed and collaborative manner
Embrace new technologies by identifying and discussing in sustainability committee, and management meetings
Facilitate regular training and updates for staff on sustainability practices

Buxton are committed to regularly review and assess the progress of each initiative to ensure alignment with our sustainability targets.

Declaration

Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting.

Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with SECR requirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard.

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been approved by the board of directors