--- title: Sustainability at SYSTRA url: "https://www.systra.com/uk/who-we-are/ambition-values/sustainability/" type: page date_published: 2020-09-07 date_modified: 2026-06-05 schema: @type: WebPage language: en-GB word_count: 1474 reading_time: 8 min canonical: "https://www.systra.com/uk/who-we-are/ambition-values/sustainability/" featured_image: "https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/10/sustainability_header.jpg" --- # Sustainability at SYSTRA ![Sustainability at SYSTRA](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/10/sustainability_header.jpg) #### Making a positive difference – every day **Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at SYSTRA. From the projects we deliver to the way we run our business – we’re committed to being greener, delivering positive impacts, and moving forward on the journey towards net zero. ** We help our clients, colleagues and communities by creating shared value and connecting economic success and growth, with social and environmental progress. #### Key contacts ![David White_headshot](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/10/david-white_headshot.png) **David WHITE** Group Health, Safety and Security Vice President and UK and Ireland Director of Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability > [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-white-61560623/) ![Sarah Khawaja headshot](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2026/05/sarah_khawaja.jpg) **Sarah KHAWAJA** Sustainability Lead > [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-khawaja-ciwfm-660b78b1/) ### Our mission: **To future-proof the solutions we deliver and how we operate as a business.** ### Our objective: **T****o design sustainable solutions for the future. ** [connect with our sustainability specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/) [keep up to date with systra](https://www.systra.com/uk/newsletter/) [View our Sustainability Reports & Policies](https://www.systra.com/uk/who-we-are/ambition-values/sustainability/#h-our-reports-and-policies) #### Related markets - [Wastewater](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/water-env/wastewater/) - [Environment](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/water-env/environment/) - [Renewables](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/energy/renewables/) - [Active travel](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/cities-urban-mobility/active-travel/) ![climate-change-adaptation-website-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/climate-change-adaptation-website-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Read more sur Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience_ ![environmental-impact-assessment-website-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/environmental-impact-assessment-website-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Read more sur Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)_ ![nature-positive](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/nature-positive-1024x645.jpg) _services Nature Positive Read more sur Nature Positive_ ![sustainable-development-assessment-solutions-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/sustainable-development-assessment-solutions-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Sustainable Development Assessments Read more sur Sustainable Development Assessments_ #### 󠀁**Sustainability at SYSTRA **󠁿 **There has never been a more important time for us to act collectively to address the challenges facing society, the economy and our planet – from making the transition to a low-carbon future to building sustainable transport systems and infrastructure and preserving the natural environment. ** At SYSTRA, sustainability is about getting the balance right in addressing the complex needs of our clients and communities, in a way that can be positive for our planet as well as our people.  In every project and solution we deliver, we aim to create economic and social wellbeing, and to deliver a net gain for the natural world. We provide a supportive environment for our people to thrive, learn and contribute to our sustainability mission and the social issues that matter to them. We only work for and with organisations that share our sustainable aspirations.  ### Our Sustainability Mission Our Sustainability Mission sets out how we are creating a better future for all. We’ve identified three strategic pillars to help us achieve our ambitions: - People - Planet - Purpose **Within these pillars we have commitments and targets that will address our core priorities of: ** - Protecting our climate - Creating social value - Fostering collaboration - Valuing our people  - Supporting wellness  - Embracing technology  [Click to view oUR sustainability mission](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/10/sustainability-mission-document_2025.pdf) ![](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/10/david-white-1-2025-1024x683.jpg) > “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and the journey to net > zero is one we’re absolutely committed to.” > **David White** > Group Health, Safety and Security Vice President and UK and Ireland Director > of Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability ### What does sustainability mean to us? Everyone at SYSTRA plays their part, and you can find out more about how sustainability is embedded into a range of roles in the career profiles below. [[ [**Abi Lindsay**Senior Consultant (Development Planning) [ ![Holly Wallace Career Profile Picture](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/holly-wallace-career-profile-picture-cropped-scaled.jpg)![Holly Wallace Career Profile Picture](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/holly-wallace-career-profile-picture-cropped-scaled.jpg) [ **[Holly Wallace](https://www.systra.com/uk/careers/our-colleagues/holly-wallace/)** Strategic Sales [ ![Bradley Goodsell Career Profile picture](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/bradley-goodsell-career-profile-picture-cropped.jpg)![Bradley Goodsell Career Profile picture](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/bradley-goodsell-career-profile-picture-cropped.jpg) [ [**Bradley Goodsell**Research, Modelling & Analysis [ ![Kate Lissaman Career Profile picture](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/kate-lissaman-career-profile-picture-cropped.jpg)![Kate Lissaman Career Profile picture](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/kate-lissaman-career-profile-picture-cropped.jpg) [ [**Kate Lissaman**Project & Commercial Management ![matthew-lai-career-profile-picture](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/03/matthew-lai-career-profile-picture.jpg) [**Matthew Lai**Assistant Consultant ### Our reports and policies Below you will find the links to download all our sustainability, carbon and environmental policies.  [Sustainability Mission 2025](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/10/sustainability-mission-document_2025.pdf)[Download ](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/10/sustainability-mission-document_2025.pdf) [SYSTRA Limited – PPN06-21 Carbon Reduction Plan 2026](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/10/systra-limited-ppn06-21-carbon-reduction-plan-2026.pdf)[Download](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/10/systra-limited-ppn06-21-carbon-reduction-plan-2026.pdf) [Sustainability Policy 2026](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/08/systra_ltd_sustainability_policy_jan_2026.pdf)[Download](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/08/systra_ltd_sustainability_policy_jan_2026.pdf) [Environmental Policy 2026](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/07/systra_ltd_environmental_policy_2026.pdf)[Download](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/07/systra_ltd_environmental_policy_2026.pdf) [Sustainability Report 2025](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2026/06/sustainabilityreport_2025.pdf)[Download ](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2026/06/sustainabilityreport_2025.pdf) ### We’d love to help with your next sustainable project ![David White_headshot](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/10/david-white_headshot.png) **David WHITE** Group Health, Safety and Security Vice President and UK and Ireland Director of Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability ![Sarah Khawaja headshot](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2026/05/sarah_khawaja.jpg) **Sarah KHAWAJA** Sustainability Lead [Connect with our Sustainability specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/) ## Insights ![graphic-cyclists-electric-car-charging-CO2-reduction](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/graphic-depicting-cyclists-electric-car-charging-and-a-reduction-in-co2-1024x566.png) - Expert Insights David CONNOLLY ### Decarbonisation of Transport [ Read more ](https://www.systra.com/uk/expert_insights/decarbonisation-of-transport/) ![A photo taken looking up at two high rise buildings and blue sky and clouds. 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