The clearest evidence of the GRS approach to sustainability lies in our efficient recovery and reuse of material resources, and our end-to-end freight solutions that minimise material handling and maximise lower-carbon rail and marine transport.
These core business activities are reflected in the GRS Group vision: "To be the driving force behind a circular economy in construction." Nothing is wasted - all the materials we handle are used to develop our built environment or restore our natural environment.
The effects of climate change are all around us. The UK has set its sights on reaching net zero carbon by 2050, and the actions we take now and over the coming years will determine whether we succeed. The team at GRS has been galvanized into action and through a far-reaching set of initiatives we have developed a credible roadmap with a stretch target to reach net zero by 2040 for our Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and 2050 for Scope 3 emissions.
Beyond our commitment to achieving new zero, GRS is engaged in a wide variety of activities that support many of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals, notably (3) Good Health & Wellbeing, (9) Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure and (12) Responsible Consumption & Production.
To help to galvanise the business around an ESG strategy, GRS recently embarked on a major restructure to streamline our processes and practices, improving efficiency and sustainability in the areas which have the biggest impact. That has allowed GRS to set out on a new journey to put in place an ESG framework to help us to formulate and deliver on our ambitions to build a truly sustainable business model.
That framework is designed to align with international ESG model(s) and is based around three core areas that reflect our business now and in the future - people, planet and practices.
Periodically, we report on our progress against these and other Sustainable Development initiatives and bring together the best examples in our SD report.
