Our pathway to Net Zero

Our pathway to Net Zero

24 October 2024

We are excited to unveil our Carbon Reduction Plan, outlining Enable’s roadmap to achieving Net Zero by 2040, a full decade ahead of the UK’s national target of 2050. This plan reflects our commitment to sustainable practices, innovation, and operational excellence.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

• 𝟯𝟲.𝟯% 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 since 2020
• 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹 targeting 76% emission reductions by 2030
• 𝟲𝟴% 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in construction site emissions achieved through low-carbon fuel
• 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 by 2030 for directly billed electricity
• Ambitious interim targets of 𝟳𝟬% 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬

Our approach prioritises sustainable growth, leveraging initiatives such as fleet renewal, low-carbon construction sites, waste reduction, and energy-efficient offices. With support from Group Leadership and clear accountability for our policy objectives, we’re embedding carbon reduction into every part of our operation.

𝗢𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗢𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 & 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 said: “Enable is taking the responsibility for sustainability and our pathway to Net Zero by 2040 demonstrates our commitment. There will be challenges along the way but with our enhanced carbon reduction program and the support of everyone at Enable we are confident we can achieve our targets.”

𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗲, 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 said: “I’m proud of our Net Zero and Carbon Reduction Plan. Over the last five years, we’ve made substantial year-on-year progress in reducing our carbon footprint, culminating in achieving the Planet Mark accreditation. This latest initiative builds on that foundation, reaffirming our leadership’s commitment to providing our teams with clear, tangible actions towards decarbonisation.”

Stay tuned for more updates on our progress – and check out our Net Zero roadmap below!