Environmental
In the UAE we are working towards achieving net zero by 2050 in line with the government’s commitment, playing an important role in the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy. We have set ambitious targets for ourselves in the areas of carbon reduction, waste reduction and sustainable procurement. To achieve this, we partner with certified and reputable consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to help build a sustainable and transparent supply chain. As a result, a large number of our completed projects are LEED certified and ESTIDAMA accredited.
In Canada we work with local contractors and suppliers to develop sustainable and durable residential properties, building more energy-efficient structures, partnering with geothermal energy contractors and adopting less resource-intensive building methods.
Through our work with export credit agencies we partner with ESG specialists and HSE auditors to monitor and report on our carbon emissions, resource consumption, and health and safety performance across the infrastructure projects we organise and manage . We adhere to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) sustainable lending recommendations, the International Finance Corporation’s sustainability framework and the Equator Principles.
Social
We are a purpose-driven business determined to serve the communities we operate in, deliver long-lasting and transformative social value, and improve the lives of those we work with.
For example, our capital projects and project management teams are reshaping the lives of people in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, delivering infrastructure projects, including large-scale road works, hospitals and factories, that will drastically improve the quality of life for local communities and create thousands of job opportunities.
The physical and mental wellbeing of our people, partners and stakeholders is of the utmost importance to us. We have an exemplary health and safety record, having won numerous awards and accolades for our worker welfare programmes. We are ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified and proud members of the British Safety Council.
Governance
We are developing a robust environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy in alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. To achieve this, we have partnered with a leading consultant to develop an holistic, sustainable business framework with a focus on lowering carbon emissions, measuring and increasing positive social impact, optimising health and safety conditions, and establishing strong auditing and reporting systems.
Applying smart technology to improve delivery
We are constantly on the look out for new, smart tech that not only makes clients’ projects faster and more efficient, but also enables more sustainable and cost-effective building methods.
Some of the smart tech we currently use includes:
