Construction giant Mace has unveiled new plans to save 10 million tonnes of carbon associated with the buildings and infrastructure it is delivering across the world.
The new target follows in the wake of an earlier announcement that Mace had secured a pipeline of carbon reduction works with clients that would exceed its original target to save one million tonnes of carbon by 2026.
Mace is currently delivering carbon reduction services for more than 100 clients globally by “embedding low carbon technology, retrofitting AI and smart building solutions, optimising design and implementing modern methods of construction to deliver low embodied carbon assets, and using clean tech to move towards zero carbon construction”.
James Low, global head of responsible business at Mace, said: “Having met our original target within a year, we have seen what’s possible and so we’re going bigger – 10 times bigger. Our carbon handprint can be 1,000x more impactful than our footprint. Using our expertise and influence on global projects and programmes will drive significant impacts.
“We have seen a phenomenal leap in businesses taking accountability for their footprint and wanting to do the right thing, but with that often comes uncertainty in how to set targets, develop strategies and measure outcomes.
“Looking beyond our own carbon footprint has shown us what a difference we can make. Climate change isn’t an opportunity for competition, it’s an opportunity to come together to achieve much more.”
