For the environment
We’re leaders in low carbon innovation as we work to become a net zero company before 2050. By working collaboratively across the sector to identify decarbonisation solutions, we’re solving complex climate challenges and building a better environment.
Preserve our planet
Our 2030 goal is to achieve carbon reduction aligned with our approved science-based targets: 42% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 and 25% reduction in Scope 3, and to be a fully net zero company by 2050
Use 100% low carbon concrete on our UK projects and progress research on net zero materials.
Understand the impact of our sites projects and depots on nature and use to inform responsible action
Decarbonising the built environment
We’re working to become a net zero company by 2050. As part of this journey, we’re targeting:
- 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1&2 emissions by 2030
- 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030
- Net zero emissions across the value chain by 2050, including land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks
Laing O'Rourke continued to make progress against its science-based carbon reduction targets in FY26, reducing carbon emissions intensity by 10% year-on-year to 278 tCO₂e/£m revenue. The Group remains committed to achieving a 42% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 purchased goods and services emissions by 2030. Key areas of focus during the year included improving Scope 3 data quality, increasing supplier engagement, expanding the use of low-carbon materials, and achieving PAS 2080:2023 certification for carbon management.
of offices and sites powered by renewable energy
electric plant fleet
our UK plant equipment converted from diesel to HVO
of new UK projects to use low carbon concrete
Leaders in low carbon concrete
As founding members of the ConcreteZero initiative, we are committed to net zero concrete by 2050 and our comprehensive in-house research and development programme is designed to work towards that goal.
In April 2023, we took our commitment one step further by mandating the switch to low carbon concrete on all new UK projects. Alongside our research partners, including Innovate UK, the University of Cambridge, and Sheffield University’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), we have proven that a range of low carbon concrete options can be successfully deployed on projects as a like-for-like substitute for traditional concrete.
Working towards nature positive
Laing O'Rourke published its first partial TNFD disclosure in FY26, establishing a baseline and direction for future nature-related reporting. The Group completed a Double Materiality Assessment, Biodiversity Hotspot Analysis and TNFD gap assessment to identify and prioritise nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities across its operations and supply chain. This work identified climate change mitigation, water scarcity and natural resource depletion as key sustainability impacts and is helping to shape the FY27 Climate Transition Action Plan, which will integrate climate, nature and social commitments into a single strategic framework.
Useful documents
Some documents that you may find useful are our Carbon Reduction Plan and our CDP certificates, which show how we benchmark within our industry.