Infrastructure Market Update: June 2021
Top stories for Infrastructure this month:
Environment Agency- reaching net zero by 2030:
The Environment Agency outline their road map for cutting carbon emissions and reaching net zero by 2030. This document sets out their commitment to cut our carbon emissions by at least 45% and offset the rest. It breaks down the sources of their emissions and the tangible actions they will take to reduce them. Find out more.
Laing O’Rourke sets sustainability and diversity targets:
School Partner Laing O’Rourke has set itself the target of being net zero in operations by 2030 and having equal numbers of male and female employees by 2033. The organisation’s decarbonisation target also sees the company develop a plan to tackle Scope 3 (indirect) emissions by 2050. Read more.
New state -control body to run rail projects:
The Transport Secretary announces that Great British Railways, a state-owned body will set timetables and prices, sell tickets in England and manage all infrastructure. GBR will come into effect in 2023 and replace Network Rail as manager of rail infrastructure in the UK. Learn more.
June’s featured topic: Wellbeing
The evidence for investing in wellbeing in the built environment was already compelling but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the mandate for action based on the relationship of building, public, and ecological health.
Take a look at the selected resources below to start to develop your understanding on the importance of considering wellbeing in the Infrastructure sector.
Wellbeing Resources recommended for you this month:
Wellbeing in the built environment- This document explores the business case for wellbeing in the built environment and summarising current wellbeing activity in the sector. Read more>>
Happiness and Work- Discover the surprising results on connecting wellbeing, mental health, and understand how employers can play a role in improving our lives at work. Watch the video>>
Why invest in employee wellbeing? Employers can have a major influence on an individual sense of wellbeing, which can have a multitude of benefits for the organisation itself. Find out more>>
Benchmark your Sustainability knowledge!
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