SYSTRA Limited achieves carbon management and reporting certification

As part of the enhancements made across the business to achieve the status, a new Carbon Management Process was created, which is now mandatory for all applicable projects regardless of size or sector.  

This reflects best practice in governance and ambition for reducing whole life cycle carbon emissions, with core elements including: 

• Setting realistic and effective carbon reduction targets for every project. 

• Establishing clear baselines to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities. 

• Utilising robust metrics for accurate carbon quantification and transparent reporting. 

• Applying standardised methodologies to define project boundaries and cut-off rules for emissions calculation. 

• Systematic reporting at all infrastructure delivery stages, providing full visibility of progress and outcomes. 

• Commitment to continual improvement and innovation in carbon management and reduction. 

This process acts as the backbone for embedding a low-carbon culture across all levels of the organisation. It supports colleagues in identifying low-carbon solutions, setting clear and measurable targets, conducting baseline assessments, and systematically comparing design options for carbon impact. Additionally, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement have been enhanced, and targeted, role-specific training is now offered. 

The benefits are already being seen, such as in a culvert project where the team used learning from a previous project and the resources and methodologies established through PAS2080 to identify and maximise significant carbon reduction opportunities from the outset. 

The PAS2080 verification underpins our ability to deliver sustainable, low-carbon infrastructure for our clients and enhances the international recognition of our proactive approach and leadership in embedding carbon management across all that we do.

David White, Director of Health, Safety and Security and Sustainability, SYSTRA Ltd

David White, Director of Health, Safety and Security & Sustainability for SYSTRA Limited, said: “This holistic approach ensures that carbon savings are realised not only in our business operations but throughout every stage of project delivery. 

“The PAS2080 verification underpins our ability to deliver sustainable, low-carbon infrastructure for our clients and enhances the international recognition of our proactive approach and leadership in embedding carbon management across all that we do.” 

The aims of PAS2080 are now fully embedded in our practices and outputs, demonstrating how we live our sustainability values every day. 

Riona Ainge, Sustainability Lead, SYSTRA Ltd

Riona Ainge, Sustainability Lead, added: “The aims of PAS2080 are now fully embedded in our practices and outputs, demonstrating how we live our sustainability values every day. 

“Above all, this has unified our approach to carbon management, strengthening our governance, enhancing project outcomes, and reinforcing our reputation as a proactive, responsible, and forward-thinking business.” 

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