Read is passionate about Climate Change (CC), which is at the heart of everything we do as a business. This critical priority has driven developments to our Governance structure and operational practices.
Read could not do this without our Clients and Suppliers thoroughly engaged with clear ownership/accountability at every level. We only engage with projects and Clients who share our ambition to optimise project’s sustainability.
In 2020, Read committed to becoming a NetZero business by 2030. Our implementation plan is mature, advanced and leads our supply chain and Clients in improving their own sustainable performance.
Tools/techniques include:
- Company policy actioned by climate champion (Iolo Rhys)
- LCA OneClick
- Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP)
- Climate change themed training activities
- Sustainable credentials embedded in supply chain selection
Beyond just achieving accreditations and standards, we focus on delivering actions and influencing behaviours that make positive Climate Action (CA) contributions.
- Cutting carbon emissions,
- Eradicating waste,
- Promoting circular material resource efficiency
- Educating/upskilling Clients/supply chain
- Debunking ‘green-washing’
- Reducing plastics and preventing microplastic environmental impacts
Three Winning Facts:
- Read lead the sector and Wales in active and comprehensive Climate Change actions.
- Read measure and report our progress and successes with our Suppliers and Clients.
- Read share “How to…” through Framework SIGs, championing best practice in action, encouraging others and accelerating Climate Change improvements for the benefit of WG CCA Plans and goals.
