- Ongoing economic pressures, rising inflation and interest rates, cost of living pressures
- Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza
- Challenges in transitioning the fleet to electric vehicles
- Challenges in reducing emissions from property portfolio
Henry Boot PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Henry Boot PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.8K tonnes (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.8K tonnes (2023)
2023
๐ Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.8K tonnes (2023) |
| 2022 | 2.9K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
โ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced gas usage by 39% and electricity usage by 23% (from 2019 baseline)
- Further reduced direct GHG emissions โ 2023 emissions were 14% lower than 2019 baseline
- 99% of avoidable waste achieved on Henry Boot Construction sites
- HGV fleet fully EURO6 compliant
- EV chargers installed and pilot program run with electric vans
- Relocated head office to Isaacs Building, achieving a 79% reduction in direct GHG emissions compared to the former HQ
๐ฏ Climate & Sustainability Targets
๐ Short-term
- Implement short-term recommendations from energy, resource and sustainability audits
๐ Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by over 20% to support reaching NZC by 2030
- Replace 50% of van fleet with electric vehicles (EVs) or other sustainable alternatives (100% by 2030)
- Ensure that all HGVs are EURO6 compliant (30% to be replaced with EVs or other sustainable alternatives by 2030)
- Supply 50% of electricity demand for construction sites from renewable generators
- Cut avoidable waste by 99% for all construction sites (100% by 2030)
๐ญ Long-term
- Achieve net zero carbon (NZC) for direct GHG emissions by 2030
๐ฑ ESG Focus Areas
Health and WellbeingDiversity and InclusionClimate ChangeCommunity InvestmentSupply Chain SustainabilityEnvironmental Impact Reduction