ESG
Creating a sustainable future
Environment, social and governance
Our ESG commitment
At United Infrastructure, we recognise the critical importance of ESG to helping build a better society and planet for the future. Our commitment to ESG is at the heart of our operations and is fully integrated into how we do business.
Our approach is centred on responsible business practices and a drive to tackle some of the most pressing environmental and social concerns. From improving our positive impact through the communities we work with, to reducing our carbon emissions, all our commitments are driven by measurable outcomes that ensure sustainability is embedded in every business decision we make.
Environment
As a business, we’re committed to playing a part in addressing the climate emergency. We’re working to decarbonise our activities and those of our supply chain. We have established actions to address some of the most pressing environmental concerns while accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Our key strategic targets are to:
- Create a responsible and innovative supply chain
- Embed responsible waste stewardship into our operations
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Social value
At the heart of our work lies our commitment to fostering a more sustainable, inclusive society, by leaving a positive social impact on the communities we work with across the country.
We work closely with community organisations, stakeholders, and clients, to develop tailored social value plans that deliver meaningful change, stimulate economic growth, and improve lives.
Our key activities include:
- Supporting the communities we serve
- Building pathways to increase employability
- Empowering and investing in future generations
By focusing our social value on these three key areas, we can improve social mobility, increase earning potential, and enhance the lives of residents across the UK.
Governance
We recognise that sustainability considerations are critical to our business success. As a result, our governance framework provides oversight of our sustainability strategy to ensure our objectives are implemented effectively.
The governance framework comprises senior leaders from across the business, who collectively embed sustainability as a golden thread throughout United Infrastructure. This approach ensures sustainability is an integral part of our decision-making processes and operations.
Our executive leadership team believes that good governance includes clarity of roles and responsibilities, strategic risk assessment and effective use of robust processes.
We focus on understanding and mitigating the principal risks across the organisation to inform our long-term strategy and ensure that we continue to meet our clients’ ambitions, now and in the future.
This proactive approach not only secures the integrity of United Infrastructure Group but also ensures a thorough understanding of the impact of our decisions on stakeholders, ensuring that we make a positive impact on the communities in which we work.
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