Balfour Beatty has been featured in New Civil Engineer for its Net Zero construction efforts on the Edinburgh Biomes project at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The article discusses the company's journey towards achieving Net Zero and the challenges faced in implementing sustainable construction methods. Angela Pllu, Balfour Beatty’s Environmental Manager, emphasized the importance of learning and collaboration, stating, "We need to keep working together at it to get to a Net Zero construction site."
The project involved building a modern biodome to serve as the entry point to a rejuvenated glasshouse. The article also highlights the lessons learned from using Net Zero construction methods. Balfour Beatty's commitment to sustainability is further emphasized through its refreshed sustainability strategy, "Building New Futures," which aims to achieve net zero emissions, generate zero waste, and positively impact over one million people by 2040. The strategy focuses on the Environment, Materials, and Communities, with specific 2040 ambitions for each area.
Balfour Beatty's dedication to sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus, and retrofit, demonstrates its commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment. The company will be reporting annually on each area, with defined 2030 targets to ensure it stays on track to achieve its 2040 ambitions. For more information, the full article can be accessed through the provided link.
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