Following his recent appointment as Group Head of Innovation & Sustainability, Ken Mulkerrins, has published Kilsarans ESG strategy, outlining the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability under four pillars: Planet, People, Solutions, and Performance.
In 2022, Kilsaran formalised its sustainability policy, aligning it with the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals and the recommendations of the Paris Agreement.
Under the Planet pillar, Kilsaran aims to reduce energy consumption and associated emissions by closely monitoring its processes and investing in research and innovation labs to develop carbon-reducing technologies. The people pillar emphasises the importance of sustaining the workforce and providing educational opportunities for employees. The solutions pillar is dedicated to developing products that lower the embodied carbon of the built environment, while the performance pillar focuses on the company’s financial sustainability and its contribution to local employment and communities.
Kilsaran, one of the largest independent producers of concrete and building products in the country, has established a strong reputation for its commitment to sustainability. With a track record of environmental responsibility dating back to its founding in 1964, the company has consistently prioritised green initiatives before sustainability became a widespread concern.
Kilsaran has set a scope one and two intensity reduction target of 37% by 2030, which is aligned with the SBTi. The company have recently calculated and verified their scope three emissions associated with its supply chain and will soon be setting targets for same. Transparency is key when reporting emissions and targets and Kilsaran are delighted and proud to be part of the CDP Network in 2023 where they disclosed their emissions data for the first time. The company also prioritises environmental monitoring and responsible land management, ensuring that pollution is prevented, and quarries are restored once work is completed.
Kilsaran continues to play a crucial role in supporting the construction industry’s goals, including the construction of up to 33,000 new houses per year until 2030. The company’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and proactive approach to innovation position it as a pioneer in the construction sector’s sustainability efforts.
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