​Central is proud to announce the launch of its new Carbon Reduction Plan, which aims to measure, monitor, and reduce the carbon footprint effectively.

James Broady MIOR, Group Managing Director, said “As a company, we recognise the environmental impact of our operations. We believe it is our responsibility to help mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, ensuring a prosperous future for generations to come. Our strategy focuses on strong leadership, behavioural change, and strategic investment to enhance the sustainability of our core operations.”

Ceri Lewis, ESG and Sustainability Manager, said "I am proud to be a key part of Central Group's journey to Net Zero by 2050. SMEs play a pivotal role in meeting the UK government's net zero target. I think the creation of our own Carbon Reduction Plan, and our commitment to the 2050 target, demonstrates that SME contractors in the construction industry can overcome the barriers to action, and reduce their impact on the environment."

Our journey would not be possible without the commitment and support of the entire Central Group team. Special thanks to Eloise Greenhill, Emily Roberts, Julie Ince and Maz Collins for their support with vital data collation, and to Dylan Jenkins for leading the design of the Carbon Reduction Plan.

Together, we can make a difference!​

Environmental Responsibility

Currently, the built environment accounts for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. At Central Group, we recognise how our business operations contribute to this figure and the responsibility we have to help mitigate the worst impacts of Climate Change. We have adopted a top-down approach to embed sustainability into all of our business operations, with our Board of Directors leading by example and fostering a culture of sustainability across all internal teams. With environmental sustainability becoming a growing focus point for Central Group, the directors deemed necessary for our 2050 target to be integrated into our company Core Values.

Net Zero Carbon Emissions

To achieve our Net Zero by 2050 target, Central Group has established a Carbon Reduction Plan to begin decarbonising every aspect of its value chain. The plan identifies our baseline and current carbon footprint, carbon reduction initiatives, and our Net Zero Roadmap. Our Carbon Reduction Plan is designed to assist in the reduction of our environmental impact to enable a prosperous world for future generations and to meet stakeholder requirements. The plan has been created to comply with the requirements of PPN 06/21.

Carbon Reduction Plan – Jan 2024

Carbon Reduction Plan – May 2024