Sustainability
As a purpose-led organisation committed to delivering better outcomes, sustainability and ED&I are central to the way we go to work – and a core part of our long-term business success.
Construction has a unique role to play in making or breaking the communities it serves. It can transform an area into a thriving, prosperous hub, or risk leaving behind an unfavourable legacy. Navigating this balance is both a significant responsibility and an immense opportunity. We know that sustainability is one of the key drivers to realise this opportunity.
Our business has voluntarily committed to stretching sustainability targets covering carbon, social value, and ED&I.
In construction, carbon reduction is not only a moral imperative – it drives efficiency, cost discipline and innovation, as well as reducing risk, and increasing resilience to climate change. It is also what our clients and partners rightly demand and one of the key reasons why they choose to collaborate with us.
Sustainability is more than our environmental footprint. A truly sustainable business has people at its heart, and we remain committed to embracing diversity within our teams, knowing
this will encourage fresh perspectives and help bridge industrywide skills gaps.
To read more about our sustainability performance in FY26 click here.
Pushing the boundaries
We are transforming the way buildings and infrastructure are engineered and built.
- By 2030 we aim to have reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25%.
- By 2050 we will be a net zero company delivering nature positive solutions with teams that represent our diverse society.
- By 2033 we will achieve 50/50 gender balance among global staff.
We are shaping a lasting legacy for our clients, our environment, our people and society.
At Laing O’Rourke, we understand the role we must play in improving the lives of people while preserving the health of the planet as we deliver the buildings and infrastructure projects society needs. Pushing the boundaries sits at the heart of Laing O’Rourke’s purpose. It’s what makes us different, and it shapes how we think and act.
Our sustainability approach is aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We’re focused on developing action plans to deliver progress against the SDGs which are of most relevance to our business operations.
Our supply chain plays a crucial part in our sustainability plan. Click here to read more about how we work with our partners on the journey to net zero.
For our clients
We partner with our clients to deliver innovative products and solutions that minimise environmental impacts and help them meet their sustainability ambitions.
For our people
We hire, develop, and retain the most talented people, and are creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive.
Our approach
We are shaping a lasting legacy for our clients, our environment, our people and society.
For society
From hospitals to railways, we’re delivering the infrastructure needed to enrich lives and help local communities thrive.
Taskforce on nature-related financial disclosures (TNFD) statement
After announcing in FY25 our commitment to being a TNFD adopter, we are pleased to provide our first partial disclosure for FY26, which provides a baseline and direction for future years.
Our Sustainability Progress Report 2025
We’re making progress and recognise there is still work to be done. We’re committed to driving harder, faster. This report summarises the highlights for 2025 across our four pillars.
For the environment
We’re leaders in low carbon innovation as we work to become a net zero company before 2050.
Read our full sustainability statement in our 2026 Report and Accounts
Sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion are central to the way we go to work – and a core part of our long-term business success.